How to make your phone’s data theft-proof
I recently witnessed a phone snatching in London. It’s not the first time, but this time I was able to help the victim, who was very concerned that his phone was unlocked when it was taken.
César Ferradas
Software Engineering, Business, Minimalism, Finance
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