Say that you’re riding the bus home from work, and suddenly realize that you don’t have your iPhone with you. While the immediate problem is the fact that you can’t use it for whatever you needed it for, there is a much bigger problem. You begin to panic because your personal financial information is on your phone!
That means that anyone who finds it could get into it, view your information, and even spend your money. Luckily there are some great apps that allow you to store your personal information
Lockdown Pro App
This is a very convenient app that allows you to lock down your apps and settings. Even if a thief gets into your phone there is nothing that they can do, including taking a gander at your personal financial information. This app costs $2.99, but this is nothing compared to how much money you could lose if somebody got access to your information. You do have to enter a password to unlock the phone, but isn’t that worth some peach of mind? This app is affordable and convenient, so we recommend it for anybody who cares about their financial security.
Find My iPhone App
This app is a lifesaver. If you believe that your phone has gone missing or has been stolen, you can use the app to find it, no matter where it is. You simply log into your account on your computer and pinpoint its exact location. This is a free to use app, so even if you are on a tight budget you can use it!
MobileMe App
This last app is the most expensive, but it is one of the best security apps out there. As an Apple Product, it also enjoys a very trustworthy reputation. This app is very similar to “Find My iPhone”, except it has an added layer of protection. Since passwords are hack-able and finding your phone doesn’t necessarily protect it, you have the option to delete all the data on your phone from wherever you are. This can be used in the most desperate of circumstances. However, be prepared to pay $99/month.
By using these apps, you can make sure that your financial information is safe from intruders. MobileMe comes pre-installed, but is not usable until purchase. You can find the rest of the programs in the app store located on your iPhone. They are quick and easy to download, and provide you with the reassurance that your phone is safe.
Andrew Greene is a freelance financial writer who blogs for debtmanagement.org.uk where you can find help with your debt through debt management.
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Bharat
Apr 26. 2012
All these are premium apps, also post some free apps too.
TechCrates
Apr 26. 2012
“Find my iPhone” app is free
Abhisek
Apr 26. 2012
I have tried the MobileMe App and it’s worth it 🙂 Will try the other ones too. But our financial is safe until and unless our phone is with us, if it gets lost then the App will do the work!
Rashmi
Apr 27. 2012
First of all, you have to keep your iPhone safe! Then keep your financial (and not only them, personal information as well) one of these programs will do the job. Sometimes it is worth paying the premium service!
Alex
Apr 27. 2012
oh my, 99$?! this is the most expensive app i’ve ever seen!
TracyAnn0312
Apr 27. 2012
Well seems that this application brings me in the field of interest of many people. What are the capacity of having this from keeping financial info safe. Thanks for sharing this another idea in your blog.
Talaash
Apr 27. 2012
Thanx for your robust post dude
well its neccessary to keep your personal data save.
Ashok
Apr 28. 2012
Your post have the information that is helpful and very informative. I would like you to keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing good post.
Dardan
Apr 30. 2012
Thank you for this article brother. I will subscribe to your blog right now 🙂
Thanks
Rich
May 01. 2012
I actually just lost my iPhone a few hours ago. Thankfully it was under the bed, but still, I was worried I had left it at the gym where I had just come from. I’ll definitely be looking into these apps further; I’ve already had my credit card info stolen 3 times in the last year.
Rashmi
May 05. 2012
Wow i imagine how stressful that was. It has happened to me quite a few times and i recently lost 2 mobile phones (not that expensive) because my jacket’s pockets were not deep enough :/
Jane
May 02. 2012
I’ve used Find My iPhone App and it’s great. Helps you track your phone from anywhere. I did try MobileMe if it would have been a little bit cheaper. $99/month is not worth for the data I’ve in mu iPhone. 😉
milsia
May 02. 2012
Hi Andrew Greene, first of all try to safe your iphone by yourself and this app worth $99 and for me expensive but the features of app are very good, i may use it.
Marty
May 04. 2012
There are a lot of great iPhone apps and these are just some of them. Of course, protecting your privacy is most important.
cms
May 04. 2012
really helpful. these steps must be considered in terms of security.
Nicholle
May 09. 2012
Thanks for the advice. Is this applicable to any Android Phones? I would like to put a privacy protection.
TechCrates
May 09. 2012
Search the play store, you may find one !
Rashmi
May 11. 2012
If you cant find the specific application do a web search. You will find enough applications that do about the same job.
riathomas
May 19. 2012
Thanks for sharing such a valuable information. It’s really amazing.
nice sharing it is helpful me good sharing
Yola
May 21. 2012
I just wanted to have a security protection on my phone for I have quite lost my phone inside our office. I don’t know what happen that I lost it.
Adam
May 22. 2012
Highly cooperative! It’s a common occurrence (though unexpected) to loss the important device while traveling. With the loss of a desired device we have to face bigger than it to loose some very important info. This technique is looking very effective to avoid that suffering. Thanks for the support.
lubna
Jun 12. 2012
it is really helpful……….all these steps must be considered in terms of security ………..