Smartphone Rental Trends Are Getting Higher, VIDA Reminds Account Hijacking Risk

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JAKARTA - The current smartphone rental trend seems to be getting higher. Not only for concert needs, but some people also rent to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

However, behind this trend, new concerns arise, namely the risk of data theft and account hijacking. Unfortunately, there are still many who do not realize that rental devices hold a potential serious security gap.

"Many people don't realize that when they rent a smartphone and use it to access digital accounts or fill in personal data such as ID cards and personal photos (selfies), they are opening up gaps for online crime," said Niki Luhur, Founder and Group CEO VIDA in a statement on Wednesday, April 9.

As a provider of certified digital identity solutions and fraud prevention, VIDA urges the public to be more vigilant when using rental devices, especially when accessing important services such as digital banking, digital wallets, e-commerce, and social media.

The reason, Niki added, rental devices could store high security risks, especially if they are used for login, transactions, or digital identity verification.

Responding to the increasing trend of smartphone rentals, VIDA urges the public to always be aware of the security risks of personal data. The following are important steps that can be taken with the following steps: