Physical security

avidgrapher

I feel like there isn't much emphasis on physical security. Here are couple of things I can think of:

Protection against phone snatching: if a phone is snatched while texting for example, all encryption and hardening of security features are rendered useless.
Shoulder-surf: buy a private screen protector, turn on pin shuffle.
Disable biometric unlock.
Use dummy guest account to create deniability

What are your suggestions for enhancing physical security? Especially for phone snatching.

L8437

avidgrapher for the snatching out of hand, there is this app

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.wesaphzt.privatelock/

However it requires special admin access and I don't fully know the implications of this

Resonate0765

avidgrapher

avidgrapher i made a "Going out" profile (thank you side of burritos) where i only use the essentials that have no accounts tied to it. No sms/call privileges enabled and disabled third party installations of applications. Even if it is stolen i enabled auto reboot after 8 hours so that should be enough to protect my data. I found that Privacy screens don't work with the in screen fingerprint scanner so your best approach to privacy is to be aware of your surroundings and don't go down any sketchy areas (kinda hard for me).

csis01

avidgrapher What are your suggestions for enhancing physical security? Especially for phone snatching.

Learn karate.

newbie24689

avidgrapher

Especially for phone snatching

Use a smart watch. I step aside out of traffic and away from people, and initiate/answer calls on my watch; record verbal notes; reference shopping list; check weather.

avidgrapher

L8437

Is there a similar program to: Privacy Lock for desktop?

Blastoidea

Is it possible for you to stay away from places where someone is likely to grab your phone?

nodsocket

Blastoidea You could use a tether attached to your belt loop to prevent someone from taking your phone, kind of like a wallet chain.

avidgrapher

nodsocket

This reminds me of Kingston lock: https://i.imgur.com/5HRZZVP.mp4