Seven of the most secure phones for travel – how safe is your smartphone from snoopers?
Your handset may be at risk from unsecured Wi-fi networks, apps that try to access your information or read your emails. These seven phones promise to ensure your privacy through data encryption, facial recognition and firewalls
How important is mobile security and privacy to you? The world is increasingly covered in free Wi-fi networks, but while they may be tempting, most are unsecured – meaning they’re potentially risky. Snoopers are out there, and they’re after corporate secrets as well as bank account details and personal information.
Beware the dangers of free Wi-fi access
Cue the secure smartphone. Although all Apple and Android phones have some privacy and security features, there are a number of phones on the market now that promise specialised extra layers protection and privacy.
This work-focused, if retro-looking stainless steel and leather-clad smartphone (US$600) has a built-in QWERTY keyboard – but what should really attract business travellers is its DTEK security app. It monitors the phone’s security status in real time and presents a rating, allowing the user to control what data is shared and the apps it’s shared with. Most usefully, it lets you know if any app is trying to access your contacts or location, or accessing your microphone or camera. Available at shop.hkcsl.com
iPhone X
