Living without a smartphone is unthinkable these days. But what to do when your smartphone is stolen? What can you do to protect your personal data? And what about banking on your smartphone: a good idea or not? Our experts are happy to help you with these questions (video in French).
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"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Not using the ING QR code yet?","url":"/en/individuals/daily-banking/ing-qr-code"},{"text":"Another protection is itsme®. Read why.","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-fraud/itsme-fraud-protection"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Be smarter than a phisher... and use the Safeonweb app"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":""},"textLinks":[{"text":"The latest information on phishing always at your fingertips","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-fraud/safeonweb-mobile-app"},{"text":"Follow the free online safeonweb training and stop phishing","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-fraud/no-to-phishing"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Two-step authentication: doubly protected online"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"No doubt you already protect your online personal data and profiles with a long password. But what if this were to be cracked? It’s better to play it safe and opt for extra security. With two-step authentication (also known as authentication in two steps or two-factor authentication), you will have a solution that is more secure than just a password and your data will be better protected. It’s very simple, and what’s more it’s free!
"},"textLinks":[{"text":"How does it work and how can you activate it?","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security/two-steps-authentification"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Virus that shares the contents of smartphones with cybercriminals"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) has published a warning about a new virus that infects Android phones. This virus spreads like lightning via your telephone contacts, so be careful.
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"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Find out how to prevent this form of hacking","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security/two-factor-authentication-whatsapp"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Lost your smartphone?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"A smartphone contains a lot of personal data, such as phone numbers, text messages and access to social media accounts,etc. Before you panic, the first thing to do is to call your own number. You may hear your phone ringing somewhere. If your smartphone has in fact been stolen, it’s important to be prepared so that you can act quickly.
"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Keep your personal data above water","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security/lost-your-smartphone"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Secure mobile banking on your smartphone"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Banking on your smartphone or tablet is very practical, of course. You should follow our guidelines to do it securely. This will keep you and your device fully protected against possible fraud or software malfunction.
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