Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it
gothamist.com
Don’t fall for these texts from scammers trying to crack into your stolen phone.

This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don’t like Apple but it’s great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

  • Aralakh@lemmy.caEnglish
    482·
    5 months ago

    Whoa that was a wild ride, worth the read. It’s a sad market that exists, great to see Apple’s privacy and security at work (as an Android user even).

    • ripcord@lemmy.worldEnglish
      42·
      5 months ago

      I’m not a big fan of iphones or a lot of stuff apple does anymore, but I’m seriously considering moving back to Apple since Google keeps seeming like a worse and worse option (and I’m just not ready to ready to move to some firmware-hacked or otherwise degooglefied Android system). Yesterday’s article about their privacy lead getting fired/quitting and not replaced is just the latest nail.

      • bloodfart@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        5 months ago

        I’m saying this as a lifetime Linux user and decently tech competent person who knows all about the different android roms: if you’re considering it, switch to ios as soon as you can. Buy the phone outright from apple, no financing or plan.