Thread by @safeonline_NG

There has been a new wave of phone theft and subsequent money transfers through USSD.

It's still a mystery how the thieves get hold of some victims' PIN.

But here are 3 proactive steps to take to protect yourself in the event that your phone gets stolen.

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@nogofallmaga @Cc_HUB @Xymbiz @she_secures @shehacks_ke @cyberexpertsng @CyberSpeakLC @nacsss_futmx 1. Encrypt your phone. This ensures your password is not easily bypassed if your phone is stolen.

Here is how to.
spreadprivacy.com/how-to-encrypt…

@nogofallmaga @Cc_HUB @Xymbiz @she_secures @shehacks_ke @cyberexpertsng @CyberSpeakLC @nacsss_futmx 2. Lock your sim. This ensures that if the thief takes the sim out, he would require a passcode to use it on another device.

Here’s how to: tinyurl.com/yxfl2cg3

@nogofallmaga @Cc_HUB @Xymbiz @she_secures @shehacks_ke @cyberexpertsng @CyberSpeakLC @nacsss_futmx tinyurl.com/y3s6r9j9

@nogofallmaga @Cc_HUB @Xymbiz @she_secures @shehacks_ke @cyberexpertsng @CyberSpeakLC @nacsss_futmx support.apple.com/en-us/HT201529

@nogofallmaga @Cc_HUB @Xymbiz @she_secures @shehacks_ke @cyberexpertsng @CyberSpeakLC @nacsss_futmx 3. By default, some banks use the last 4 digits on your ATM card as your USSD PIN. This number can easily be found on your taxi apps or in emails from transactions you made.

Change your USSD PIN to a random number (not your DoB, not your ATM PIN, not the Default from your Bank)