Adhering to the following guidelines relating to cell phone security will ensure that your cell phone is protected against the latest security risks: 

1. Keep your cell phone operating system updated.

Updates to the original firmware are released for a reason. Ensure that essential security updates are installed on your phone to safeguard your cell phone from the latest security risks. 

2. Turn on the security features on your phone.

Always ensure that you retain your phone locked when not in use. Most recent phones offer the possibility to customise the password on your phone which will enhance your security features. The possibility of having your phone lost or stolen can also mean that confidential information can end up in the wrong hands. If your phone comes with the additional option to wipe all data following a number of unsuccessful password attempts make sure that this option is activated. 

3. Connect to unsecured WIFI hotspots discriminately.

Unsecured WIFI hotspots can pose a security risk. Always ensure that you connect to trusted wireless networks to protect your cell phone internet security. Some unsecured WIFI hotspots are left intentionally open for all to steal passwords and other sensitive information.

4. Switch off your WIFI when not in use and restrict your Bluetooth usage.

WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity render your cell phone vulnerable to malicious attacks from potential hackers. Removing access to remote connectivity will render your mobile phone inaccessible to potential malicious threats. 

5. Take a note of your cell phone’s IMEI number.

The IMEI number is a unique 15-digit code that can be accessed by inputting the following code *#06# on most mobile phones. This code is your personal security code for your cell phone. Providing the IMEI number to your service provider in the case of theft will enable your service provide to block your mobile phone from accessing the telephony network. In addition it will also assist the police to identify the phone if it is retrieved.

DigInfo – movie.diginfo.tv Released in Japan on the 31st of August, the P704i is the latest Panasonic phone available on the Docomo network. This slim and flat slider style phone is only 13.5 mm thick, with hidden rails enhancing its clean and stylish design. Once extended, the convex buttons of the number pad and the other navigation keys are at basically the same height making typing quick and accurate. The phone is equipped with a 2.4 inch, 320 by 240 display and a 2 megapixel camera with smart flash and 6 axis image stabilizer system. The phone also features visuals created by internationally renowned designer Ed Tsuwaki, an all you can download music service, and Panasonic’s unique feel*mail and feel*talk capability, which analyses your voice during a call and then displays an animation with music based on the perceived mood of the call. The phone comes in three colours Ice White, Urban Black and Rose Gold.