Lose your phone? Someone's going through it right now
If you're a fan of scary stories, you might want to skip the next Stephen King and read this Symantec study instead. As part of an experiment called 'The Smartphone Honey Stick Project,' the online security company loaded fifty smartphones with \"simulated corporate and personal data\" and \"lost\" them in five cities, leaving them in public places where most of us might forget a phone.
By monitoring the software, they leaed that there's a 50% chance you'll be reunited with your lost Android, but there's a whopping 96% chance the finder will access your data. \"The information stored on [smartphones] is at risk unless users take precautions to protect it,\" Symantec said. Passwords, people. P@$$w0rD$.
What would you do if you found a phone?
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Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
