In today’s digital world, mobile phones are more than just phones. They are our personal secretaries. They manage our schedules, store our health and insurance information, act as our bank and workstations, and encapsulate our entire social lives through apps, photos, videos, and voice messages.

This informational report discusses cell phone privacy and how to prevent unwanted access, or in other words, when “a person gains logical or physical access without permission to a network system, application, data, or other resources. With real-world examples, reputable statistics, and a step-by-by-step guide for both iOS and Android devices, this report serves to help mobile users of all levels stay informed and in control.

Guide created by the Cyber Florida Security Operations Center. Contributing Security Analysts: Waratchaya Luangphairin, Lara Radovanovic, Zahid Rahman