Secure device and personal information

Keeping your device and personal details safe matters to you - and to us. Protect your apps, contacts, email, and bank accounts.

Protect your security and personal info

Learn ways to protect your wireless device:

Add a password to open the device.
Set up automatic updates.
Turn on features like fingerprint readers and GPS tracking.
Install antivirus and anti-theft apps.
Back up your contacts.
Back up your photos and videos.

Maintain device security

Keep on your guard with these habits:

Change passwords often. Learn more
Update virus and spyware definitions daily.
Scan downloads with an antivirus app.
Update software and apps automatically.
Manually update apps that don’t update automatically.
Use secure internet connections.
Only visit secure websites.

Use AT&T apps to secure and protect your device

Check out these AT&T applications¹ to secure and protect your device and personal information:

AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security
AT&T ActiveArmor^SM mobile security helps protect your device from unsafe apps and files. It also leverages the power of the AT&T network to give you control over nuisance calls.

AT&T Messages Backup & Sync
AT&T Messages Backup & Sync stores text and picture messages in the cloud.

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Last updated: December 7, 2022

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