Safe Habits
This page is intended to be used as guidance only. Guidance is tailored to both personal and business however may not be applicable to all situations.
For Individuals
🔒 Lock your device
📎 What it is
Locking your device means adding a PIN, password, fingerprint, or face recognition to stop anyone accessing it without your permission.
It applies to your phone, laptop, tablet, or anything else that holds personal info.
🚨 Why it matters
If someone gets hold of your device and it’s not locked, they could:
- Read your messages and emails
- Access your saved passwords and accounts
- View personal photos, files, or notes
- Pretend to be you online
- Steal your identity
Even a short time with an unlocked device can do real damage.
💡 Real-world examples
- Your phone is stolen and the thief reads your saved 2FA codes.
- Someone picks up your tablet and buys items using autofill.
- You leave your laptop open — and someone accesses your work or private files.
✅ What to do
- Always set a screen lock (PIN, password, fingerprint, etc.)
- Make sure your device locks automatically after a short time
- Don’t share your unlock code or pattern
- Use fingerprint or face ID if available — it’s quick and secure
- Enable device tracking (like Find My Phone) just in case
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🧾 Small habits help
A few simple habits can help greatly:
- Lock your device when stepping away, even at home
- Don’t let others borrow your phone without supervision
- Set a backup unlock method, just in case
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