Google Fi's Device Protection Program Upgraded

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 - 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 - 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀... 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: it was snatched clean out of my hand by someone on a motorbike. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: lifted off a table when I wasn’t looking. It’s honestly one of the most frustrating experiences - not just because of the cost, but because your entire digital life sits behind that screen. So, from someone who’s now been through this twice in a year, here’s what I’ve learned (and the exact order to act): 🔹 1. Move fast. As soon as your phone’s stolen: - Get to your Mac or another device immediately. - Lock it via iCloud and put it into Lost Mode. - You can find your IMEI and serial number in iCloud under your devices - handy when reporting to police. - Then contact the police and file a report straight away. 🔹 2. Secure your accounts. Change your: - Apple ID - Googlemail - Bank passwords - Any other key logins linked to your phone Your phone number is the master key to everything - LinkedIn, banks, and authenticator apps. Don’t lose it. Call your provider immediately to freeze your SIM and order a new one. If you’re travelling or in an area that feels risky, take your SIM out or use an eSIM that’s locked to your device. 🔹 3. Know that your data moves fast. As soon as you reconnect to iCloud, your contacts and key info start pulling through almost immediately - which is great. But still: Don’t delete your stolen phone from your Apple ID. It must stay linked for Apple to track and help with insurance. If you have AppleCare, call them before doing anything else. 🔹 4. Have a spare iPhone handy. Even if it’s an old one, having a “backup” iPhone makes recovery much faster. You’ll need a device that can receive authentication codes and re-establish access to your accounts. Link everything - your iPhone, Mac, and Apple ID - so they work together. It’ll save you a world of pain later. 🔹 5. Tweak your settings. Thieves often wrap phones in foil to block tracking or throw them straight into Airplane Mode. You can change your iPhone settings so notifications are blocked on the lock screen, making it harder for anyone to disable tracking. (Message me if you want the step-by-step.) Once you’ve done all that - contact Apple, your insurer, and your bank to wrap everything up. It’s a pain in the arse, but you’ll get there. It’s a growing issue - especially across London, South Africa, and South America - so hopefully this helps someone avoid the same chaos. If anyone ever needs help navigating it, feel free to reach out - I’ve unfortunately become an expert in this thoroughly annoying situation. Stay safe (and keep your phone close). — Cal #TechTips #Security

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Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected 10.7TB ClaimPix database exposing 5.1 million customer files without password protection. The breach included personal information, vehicle registrations, repair invoices, license plates, and VINs. Most concerning were approximately 16,000 Power of Attorney documents with electronic signatures and IP addresses, enabling identity theft, financial fraud, and vehicle cloning. ClaimPix acknowledged the breach and secured the database after Fowler’s disclosure, though it remains unclear who managed the database or how long data was exposed.

🚨 Identity theft isn’t just a crisis. It’s constant. Yet most insurers still rely on reactive solutions: alerts after the damage is already done. With the Anonyome Labs Digital Identity Protection Suite, insurers can shift from reactive recovery to proactive protection through: ✅ VPNs ✅ Alternative emails and phone numbers ✅ Password managers ✅ Real-time breach alerts and more 🛡 When protection is proactive, fraud risk drops and trust rises. Turn digital safety into a daily habit, not a disaster response. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJNPMdwq #ProactivePrivacy #DigitalSafety #InsuranceInnovation #AnonyomeLabs #IdentityProtection

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SMS fraud is increasing and poses a serious risk to both businesses and their customers. Fraudulent messages not only deceive recipients, they also undermine brand credibility and customer trust.   To address this, LINK Mobility, in collaboration with the Nordic mobile operators, has introduced LINK SMS Sender ID Protection: ✔️ Only verified sender IDs are used ✔️ Unauthorised traffic is blocked at the network level ✔️ Both businesses and customers are safeguarded   🔒 Protect your customers. Protect your brand.

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A connected TV ad leader needed to secure insurance and protect its IP. Akamai fortified its future by stopping threats. Learn how. #AkamaiSecurity https://bit.ly/4nm89gB

Medusa Ransomware Claims Comcast Data Breach, Demands $1.2 Million! The Medusa ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a ransomware attack on Comcast Corporation which you may know owns NBCUniversal, which operates NBC, Telemundo, Universal Pictures, Sky (in Europe), and TV networks, film studios, and streaming platforms like Peacock and more. According to the group’s dark web leak site, they exfiltrated 834.4 gigabytes of data and are demanding $1.2 million for interested buyers to download it. To back its claims, Medusa has posted around 20 screenshots allegedly showing internal Comcast files. The group also shared a massive file listing of 167,121 entries, suggesting access to actuarial reports, product management data, insurance modelling scripts, and claim analytics. Remember, Mudusa was also behind the NASCAR breach a few months ago, which the company later confirmed, suggesting there may be substance to their latest claims. Our coverage of this: https://lnkd.in/ekpp6f2M