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Phone Security

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Have you ever thought about phone security in terms of who has access to your phone records and what can be seen? Phone privacy and security is a hot topic because of the National Security Agency was pulling data from several of the larger telecom providers. Phone security should be a top priority to many. According to the latest stats from the CTIA, there are an estimated 292.8 million active wireless subscribers within the U.S.


Who can have access to phone records?

When asking this question one would need to understand that outside of data actually stored on the person’s device, records like data activity are stored along with outgoing calls. However, the actual content or text messaging of the call is not included. There are important aspects of cellphone records that play an important role in criminal and civil cases. It is not uncommon to use texting or call time as evidence in a criminal case.


According to the latest stats from the CTIA, there are an estimated 292.8 million active wireless subscribers within the U.S.

Obtaining phone records

There are different types of records and how they are obtained. for instance, IF there are probable cause and an officer has the proper warrant the officer may search a cellphone. Federal agencies may also view phone records with a proper subpoena. in connection with civil or criminal action. Same holds true for computer history.

With that said viewing phone records is not confined to higher powers like the feds. Attorneys from either party can subpoena cellphone records. Because of the Freedom of Information Act, anyone has the right to view federal agency records and data. Although there are exceptions to this rule, these types of records can be found by running a public records request.

Prevent phone records from being sold

Most of us use one of the big three phone carriers when using our cellphones. The below will give you links to opt out of having your phone data sold to third-party marketing services The below links are below:

  • AT&T Customers
  • Spring Customers
  • Verizon Customers

Track your phone if you have misplaced it or if you phone has gotten stolen. What is important to understand is that if your phone gets stolen these tools will allow you to wipe your phone content even if your not by your phone, but remotely.

Find My iPhone (Apple)
R.I.M Blackberry Protect

Because smartphones are vulnerable to attacks there are anti-malware products

While not as popular as person computer anti-malware manufactures also developed anti-malware products for your phone. These programs can help restore, backup, wipe, and lock phones remotely.

  • Mobile Security Protection from Malwarebytes

Phone Security overview
Always enable track your phone on the device you are using. If your phone does not come with this download an app or software that does.
Opt-out of third-parties gaining access to your information.
Do not click on links in ads or emails that you are not aware of what they are, they could be infections.

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