Secure Mobile: Government app currently has over 1 million registered users

Celular Seguro, a Brazilian government project to block smartphones after theft or theft, has crossed a new milestone. This Monday (1st), the Ministry of Justice and Public Security confirmed that the service is already available. over a million records.

In addition to recording contacts, Celular Seguro currently More than 750 thousand connected mobile devices. It is possible to record both Android mobile phones and iPhones.

Besides, Brazilians have already added 692,571 security personnelIf the device owner does not have other quick means to notify the platform, who are the recommended people to request a block?

Secure Mobile Phone Alert now works

The high number of registered users already brings practical results. According to the Ministry’s data, Celular Seguro has already been registered Just over 7 thousand alerts Works in less than a month. Half of this target was achieved in the first week of operation alone.

For now, the platform helps the user block the device and digital banking applications. However, not all popular financial institutions in the country have joined the project yet and some features will be added over time.

As of February this year phone operators can cut off access to lines Number of devices considered lost by the application.

The tool, which became available in December 2023, works based on prior registration. In order to become part of the platform, the user must register himself, his mobile device and his trusted contacts (with active CPF) through his Gov.br account.

When your device is stolen or stolen, you or your designated person simply access the service (via the app or website) and alert the government to the loss of the device. The chokehold occurs within minutes and does not require the filing of a police report.