[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Aces4

AI Overview
No, it is generally not wise to store all your information on your cellphone. While convenient, smartphones are susceptible to theft, loss, and hacking, which could expose sensitive data. It's best to use a combination of methods, including password managers and secure storage on personal computers, for sensitive information.
Here's why storing everything on your phone is risky:
Security Risks:
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Smartphones are vulnerable to malware, phishing attacks, and physical theft, which could lead to your personal information being compromised.
Data Loss:
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Losing your phone, whether through theft or misplacement, can result in the loss of all data stored on it.
Privacy Concerns:
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Apps often request access to personal information, and some may collect and share data without your knowledge.
Convenience vs. Security:
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While storing information on your phone can be convenient, it often comes at the cost of increased security risks.
Recommendations for Protecting Your Data:
Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication:
This adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.
Consider a password manager:
These apps securely store your passwords and other sensitive information, making it easier to manage and access them while minimizing risk.
Be cautious about app permissions:
Only grant necessary permissions to apps and be wary of apps that request excessive access to your data.
Back up your data regularly:
Backing up your phone's data ensures that you can restore it if your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Avoid storing sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or private photos on your phone:
If you must store them, consider using secure encryption or storage solutions.
Keep your phone's software and apps up to date:
Updates often include security patches that can protect your device from vulnerabilities.
Be cautious about public Wi-Fi:
Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive transactions, as they may not be secure.
Consider using a separate device for sensitive tasks:
If you need to access sensitive information frequently, consider using a more secure device like a laptop or desktop computer.
By taking these precautions, you can minimize the risks associated with storing personal information on your phone and protect yourself from potential threats.
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As I said earlier, you do you. With relatives that work in cybersecurity, I'll listen to them. Also, I find it a hassle to jump through all security hoops suggested above.

The price for convenience. When you accept the Terms of Service when you activate your new phone, you're basically giving Apple/Google/Samsung etc permission to sell your data.

When you open an email account with Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Apple etc, you do the same.

When you use a credit card, the issuer sees your purchase habits.

When you put your phone # in at Publix to get the BOGO's, they track your shopping habits.

Unless you are going to extensive lengths to protect your privacy, that ship has sailed a long time ago.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

This is a car tech issue, nothing more. How many Teslas get stolen? The minute it is gone, you use the app on your phone to disable the car.

We have different mindsets, I don't want my vehicle stolen. And by the time you figure it out it's been stolen it has been crashed or trashed. Whoopee, you can now disable it. It's a car tech issue that is affecting current vehicles on the road and not being remedied by the manufacturers of those vehicles.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

If you drop or lose or have your wallet stolen, how do plan on continuing with your life with all your personal information IN that one device?

A wallet isn't a device and why would you carry all information about you around in your wallet daily? I don't and can't say I see the necessity of being a walking computer but then I don't check the stock market every 2 minutes.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Exactly what I wrote with the exception that I believe that obtaining physical possession of your phone and accessing your data that way has a lot less bang for the buck than simply grabbing the data directly from the cloud.

If I remember correctly you store your passwords on a thumb drive which means you have no access to them at all away from your home. (yes, you *could* plug the drive into a library computer but that would be a REALLY bad idea)



That depends entirely on how the digital ID is implemented. If it is implemented like a Panera rewards card or a ticket to a dinner event or a digital Sam's card or a digital drivers license or a digital insurance card or a digital AARP card then it would have EXACTLY the same capabilities as your plastic card.

Yup I keep all my files on a thumb drive. I ALSO have a specific file with passwords on an encrypted file on my phone. It's not just password protected, it's also encoded, so anyone looking at it will not understand what it means. But I will, because I'm the one who created it and I know what the keys are to the code. For example (hypothetical, I'm making it up):

I might have an app for my Dirt Devil smart-vacuum robot. In order to use the app I have to log in. I can't ever remember obscure crap like that. So it's in the file on my phone. If I open the file I'll see a little emoji of a cute little devil. And then the letter O. And it'll be followed by an enlarged smiley-face and the characters: "lie%4".

What that tells me is it's the Dirt Devil app, the e-mail I used to create the account was obb@hotmail.com and the password is Smyl3123%5.

There is absolutely no reason anyone would be able to figure that out, or even really care for that matter. Its meaning isn't clear. But I know exactly what it means and what to do with the data in the file.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

The price for convenience. When you accept the Terms of Service when you activate your new phone, you're basically giving Apple/Google/Samsung etc permission to sell your data.

When you open an email account with Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Apple etc, you do the same.

When you use a credit card, the issuer sees your purchase habits.

When you put your phone # in at Publix to get the BOGO's, they track your shopping habits.

Unless you are going to extensive lengths to protect your privacy, that ship has sailed a long time ago.

Bah, so they know our grocery list if we charge our purchase, or once in a blue moon, purchase a bogo. We have an email address but not used often and the trick is don't use your phone for all that cr*ap and they won't have much info to grab.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Aces4

A wallet isn't a device and why would you carry all information about you around in your wallet daily? I don't and can't say I see the necessity of being a walking computer but then I don't check the stock market every 2 minutes.

You don't have your driver's license, a couple of credit cards and your medical insurance and car insurance info in your wallet?

Whatever. You do you, I'll do me. To each his own.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Bah, so they know our grocery list if we charge our purchase, or once in a blue moon, purchase a bogo. We have an email address but not used often and the trick is don't use your phone for all that cr*ap and they won't have much info to grab.

Yeah, just get a Jitterbug flip phone that does nothing but text and call. I'll get right on that.

[bmcgowan13]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Yes, The Villages could change the rules. But the current rule requires a resident to show their actual, plastic ID card. But some people will argue with a rec center employee who won't accept a copy of the ID card on their phone. This is definitely not as secure as the actual plastic card, and it does NOT comply with the rule. Either get the rule changed or follow the rule. Don't make a copy of your card and expect the rec center employees to honor it.

Amen. Just abide by the rules we agreed to when we moved in--or--change them.

You have the photo ID on your phone---who was the plastic ID? I can give the plastic ID to my son/brother/co-worker/neighbor/neighbor's house guest etc and they get in with the quick scan...

Just carry it....

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by bmcgowan13

Amen. Just abide by the rules we agreed to when we moved in--or--change them.

You have the photo ID on your phone---who was the plastic ID? I can give the plastic ID to my son/brother/co-worker/neighbor/neighbor's house guest etc and they get in with the quick scan...

Just carry it....

Seriously, THEY get in with YOUR photo on it? Please say where.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

Yeah, just get a Jitterbug flip phone that does nothing but text and call. I'll get right on that.

Now you're talking my language, that sounds perfect!

And the wallet is for my DL, insurance card and a charge card, nice setup.

[VAtoFLA]

Originally Posted by bmcgowan13

... I can give the plastic ID to my son/brother/co-worker/neighbor/neighbor's house guest etc and they get in with the quick scan...

Just carry it....

No you can't. When it's scanned the card displays on the screen to the greeter. They look at the picture. Unless your brother is your twin, it's not going to work unless the worker is incompetent.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

They have been for decades. It's really sad how they can spend so much on unnecessary fluff to sell houses, but their IT dept is severely lacking. But they didn't get rich by making things easier for people who already bought!

That is the CDDs job, not the developer. Was the developer where you previously lived responsible forever for all your and your communities wants and needs? No, your local government was.