Hey everyone, I could use some advice. My phone was stolen while I was traveling in Europe. I quickly contacted my carrier in the USA, and they blocked the device from connecting to any network. Since the phone wasn't unlocked, I went ahead and got a replacement phone along with a European SIM for the rest of my trip. Now that I'm back, I want to reconnect my new device to my USA carrier with the same phone number, mainly so I can reactivate some of my 2FA accounts. My question is: is my stolen phone still a security risk in terms of 2FA? Should I consider changing my phone number when I get home? Thanks for any insights!
2 Answers
It would have been better to wipe the phone remotely before blocking the SIM. Still, blocking the device is a good first step. Glad you were able to remove it from your Google account now before any more access could happen!
If your carrier blocked the SIM and the device, it should be fine. Just make sure you activated remote control on your phone to wipe it and block it from your account if you hadn't done that. It’s also smart to change your passwords, enable 2FA wherever you can, and remove that stolen device from any trusted lists. Don't forget to block any bank access as well. Better safe than sorry!
Thanks for the tips! I didn't know I could wipe it remotely through Google. I just checked, and it's now removed from my account and blocked at my banks.
I appreciate your input! I realize now I could have wiped it via Google. I saw the last access was the night it was stolen but thankfully I've removed it from my account.