Safety

Security and safety considerations for mobile phone users across different age groups and situations. Topics include theft prevention, emergency use, privacy protection, and specific risks for teenagers and remote workers.

Cell Phone Radiation: Facts and Figures

What we know and don't know about radiation from mobile phones and whether they're actually safe to use.

Environmental Impact of Mobile Phones

Manufacturing and discarding billions of phones yearly releases toxic substances into landfills and wastes valuable raw materials like gold.

How Stolen Mobiles Can Be Tracked

Mobile phone theft in the UK is dropping as tracking technology like IMEI blocking makes it harder for thieves to resell stolen handsets.

How to Prevent Mobile Phone Theft

Simple steps to protect your phone from theft and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of mobile crime.

Mobile Banking: Security and Fraud Issues

How mobile banking handles security risks and fraud threats that worry consumers switching from traditional online banking.

Mobile Phone Safety: Myth or Fact?

Common mobile phone myths like 112 being a worldwide emergency number and unlocking cars via phone aren't always true.

Mobile Phones and Pedestrian Safety

Using your phone while crossing the road is a major cause of accidents in the UK, especially among young people.

Mobile Phones and Remote Workers

Mobile phones let remote workers handle business tasks anywhere, boosting productivity and faster customer responses.

Mobile Phones and Teenage Safety

Parents need to know about the real safety risks phones pose to teenagers, from bullying to grooming and theft.

Mobile Phones Targeted at Toddlers?

Phone makers are marketing mobile devices to toddlers as young as three, raising concerns about health risks that researchers are still investigating.

Mobile Phones: Roaming Hazards

Watch out for shocking roaming charges when you take your UK mobile abroad on holiday.

Mobiles and Privacy Issues

Mobile phones pose serious privacy risks through tracking, covert photography, and data surveillance that governments and companies increasingly exploit.

Mobiles in Rescue Situations

Over half of mountain rescues now start with a mobile phone call, but relying on them too heavily could put lives at risk.

Security Issues for Mobile Phones

Mobile phones store sensitive data in your pocket, creating security risks that grow with each new feature and service like banking and payments.

Should Younger Children Have Mobile Phones

Weighing the real risks of giving young children mobile phones, from radiation exposure to online dangers.

Using a Mobile to Seek Help in an Emergency

How your mobile phone can help you get emergency services faster when every second counts.

What if Your Mobile Phone Gets Stolen?

Stop thieves from using your stolen phone by blocking it with your network provider within 48 hours.