Smartphone Repair Risks: Protect Your Data from Leaks and Blackmail
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News18•30-01-2026, 10:26
Smartphone Repair Risks: Protect Your Data from Leaks and Blackmail
- •Personal data on smartphones (photos, banking apps, chats) is vulnerable during repairs.
- •Alisha's case in Delhi highlights how data can be leaked after third-party repair, leading to unknown calls and messages.
- •Third-party service centers often demand passwords, giving them full access to your sensitive information.
- •Official service centers usually advise data backup and reset; never share your password with any repair center.
- •Utilize 'Repair Mode' or 'Guest Mode' if available, or perform a full backup and factory reset before handing over your device.
Why It Matters: Always protect your personal data by never sharing passwords and resetting your phone before repairs.
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