Mobile sold in junk - a silent threat : Munish Bhambri

Ludhiana 13 June ( PDL ) : In today's time, mobile phones are no longer just a means of communication. It has become a part of our lives in which our memories, our identity, our relationships and our personal information are protected. Family photos, videos, bank account information, Aadhaar card, PAN card, e-mails, social media accounts, personal chats and many other important documents are stored in a small mobile today. When the mobile becomes old, damaged or a new phone is purchased, many people sell it for scrap. It is often believed that deleting photos and files or doing a factory reset will erase all the data. But the reality is quite different. People with technical knowledge use special software and

With the help of tools, deleted data can also be recovered. The thing to think about is that an old mobile, which is junk for someone, can also be a treasure trove of information for someone else. That phone can contain years of memories, personal pictures, family videos, important documents and sensitive information. If such a phone falls into the hands of a person with wrong intentions, he can misuse this information. Personal pictures and videos can be misused. An attempt can be made to gain access to social media accounts. Fraud can be committed using bank information or old messages. Even fraudulent activities can be done in someone's name by misusing their identity. A small

Carelessness can be a major threat to one's privacy, dignity and financial security. The sad thing is that most people think about the price of a mobile phone, but not about the value of the data stored in it. Sold for a few hundred or a few thousand rupees An old phone sometimes contains information worth lakhs of rupees. The value of that data cannot be measured in money alone, as it includes one's memories, trust, relationships and privacy. So whenever a mobile is to be sold, donated or scrapped, simply deleting the files is not enough.

First of all Log out of all accounts, remove banking and payment apps, remove the memory card, do a factory reset and if possible, completely erase the data securely. If the mobile is damaged and does not turn on, it is a wise step to destroy its memory chip or seek the help of a trusted technician. In today's digital age, security is not just about house locks, but also about data security. A mobile phone may be a device, but the data stored in it is the story of your entire life.

Remember: A junk mobile may be gone from your home, but if its data is not protected, no one knows where your personal information will end up. The price of a mobile may be low, but the data stored in it is priceless.