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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 ActiveArmorSM 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: April 30, 2025

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