This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don’t like Apple but it’s great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

  • brbposting@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    Not a bad strategy at all.

    Still, hate to negotiate with terrorists. And bring home potato photos. Instead of $developing-nation-per-capita-GDP phone quality photos.

    Which of course means the thieves will still be tempted! If anti-pickpocketing strategy becomes too successful, they’ll move to violent means, then a cheap phone will be a must.

    • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      Well phones are generally pretty good for taking pictures and videos. A pixel 4 or something is a pretty decent phone for example.