You should get an idea of how risky it is to save online credentials on your phone with the increasing hacking and data theft cases. There is a lot of risk in storing any of your personal information including PAN number, Aadhaar.
New Delhi: Often people save their personal information or banking data on phone, computer or email. If you are also used to this carelessness, then this news is important for you. Actually saving ATM PIN, Aadhar card or personal information on the phone can make you a pauper.
Keep secret information saved in the phone
In fact, a survey was conducted by the social media platform ‘Social Circle’, in which the careless attitude of Indians regarding personal information is mentioned. According to the survey, one in three Indians do not securely store confidential information such as credit card credentials, ATM PIN, bank account details, debit card details, Aadhaar number, PAN card number in their mobile phone.
Not only this, 11 percent of Indians save their personal financial information in their phone contact list. The report revealed that Indians often share their secret passwords with people other than their families. 7 percent of the people who came under the survey admitted that they keep important details like credit card CVV, debit card, bank account, ATM password, Aadhaar or PAN number in their phone itself.
Only 21 percent remember the password
According to the survey, 15 percent of people save their such information on email or computer. Only 21 percent of the total people who participated in this survey said that they have kept all their personal data and information by remembering.
You should get an idea of how risky it is to save online credentials, with the increasing hacking and data theft cases. There is a lot of risk in storing any of your personal information including PAN number, Aadhaar. Due to the leakage of these information from your ATM PIN, the possibility of many illegal crimes remains intact.
This option for data security
People should be aware that all downloadable apps ask for access permissions to other apps including contact list, camera, messages. In such a situation, before allowing for access, do a thorough check. Then the question arises that where and how to save your credentials? So remember that if you want to save your information online, then there are some tips to keep it safe.
1. This information can also be stored on the cloud, so that you can keep these super secret information safe. A better option may be to transfer it to your cloud storage instead of a computer or email.
2. Let us tell you that the password keeps your documents safe. Instead of just keeping it on the contact list or phone notes, keep it password protected. This ensures that this information will remain up to you only.
3. These days the number of hackers is increasing. In such a situation, it is important for you to always be updated with technology. To ensure the security of the data, you should change your ATM PIN and Password at regular intervals.
4. Your data will also be safe by storing it in a portable disc. If you use a password protected pen drive or hard disk to store the data, then this will also prove to be a careful step.
