Mobile Security
Consider these tips to help you stay safe and secure when you're using our Credence International Credit Unionand Credence Global Bank Auto mobile tools.
Manage your privacy settings
Monitor how apps use your personal information. Make sure you feel comfortable with the way they use these details. For example, some apps share your location and phone number with other people in your vicinity.
Password protect your mobile device
Set your device to lock when it's not being used. This will help prevent someone from getting access to your personal data.
Install software to find and remotely wipe your mobile phone
This software can help you locate your phone via GPS or remotely remove all data from your device, if it’s lost or stolen. There are a variety of security apps available that offer this feature.
Don't modify your phone's operating system
This is also known as jailbreaking, which violates your device's warranty and exposes it to more security threats.
Question QR codes
QR codes (short for "quick response codes") are images that contain data that can be read by your phone's camera. Scammers have been known to create fake QR codes that automatically download malware onto your mobile device. Protect yourself by not scanning QR codes posted in public spaces. Fraudsters will often place a fraudulent QR code sticker on top of a legitimate advertisement like a billboard or transit ad.