Mobile Security Reset Popup?

[sbtpdx]

I'm suddenly getting a persistent popup message that says I need to click the link to reset the AT&T Mobile Security Lookout app, then log in with my password. Anyone know whether this is legitimate vs a phishing attempt? Thanks!

 

[methodman89]

Lookout is for real. You should see the app on your phone.

 

[B. Diddy]

Lookout might require you to change your password periodically.

 

[blackhawkhot]

Lookout is for real. You should see the app on your phone.

Newer AT&T variants don't have it, like my Note 10+.
So it's model/year dependent.
It never caught anything the whole time it was running, meh.

 

[methodman89]

I've only used the locate function. It's a dependable safety.

 

[mustang7757]

Newer AT&T variants don't have it, like my Note 10+.
So it's model/year dependent.
It never caught anything the whole time it was running, meh.

I'm not crazy about lookout security

 

[me just saying]

nothing to worry about. I used lookout a few years ago before the google store and other places had their own automatic checks. lookout became unnecessary.

 

[methodman89]

What's everyone using for 'find my phone' needs?

 

[mustang7757]

What's everyone using for 'find my phone' needs?

Samsung find my phone

Or Google edit:

 

[me just saying]

What's everyone using for 'find my phone' needs?

if you have a google account, you have a find your phone.

 

[B. Diddy]

I recall Lookout had a nice feature where if someone was unsuccessful in unlocking the phone screen, it would take a picture with the front-facing camera and email it to you so you can see who was trying to do it. I wish more phones would have that as a native feature.

 

[mustang7757]

I recall Lookout had a nice feature where if someone was unsuccessful in unlocking the phone screen, it would take a picture with the front-facing camera and email it to you so you can see who was trying to do it. I wish more phones would have that as a native feature.

Is it still in lookout? Haven't used in years .

 

[me just saying]

I recall Lookout had a nice feature where if someone was unsuccessful in unlocking the phone screen, it would take a picture with the front-facing camera and email it to you so you can see who was trying to do it. I wish more phones would have that as a native feature.

that is a good feature to have might have to consider them again.

 

[sbtpdx]

Thanks for all the feedback. I did a restart and the popup seems to have cleared.

 

[blackhawkhot]

I recall Lookout had a nice feature where if someone was unsuccessful in unlocking the phone screen, it would take a picture with the front-facing camera and email it to you so you can see who was trying to do it. I wish more phones would have that as a native feature.

Learned this decades ago.
You need to treat a smartphone like you do an expensive 10 speed racer; never leave it out of your sight for a second.
Fortunately you can put the former in pocket rather than walk it.
Maintaining physical possession is worth more than the best security...
I don't like any apps that can lock me out of my own device.
They are a menace with administrative authority.
Act responsibly rather than relying on a big sister to maybe bail you out. Own it.

 

[me just saying]

Thanks for all the feedback. I did a restart and the popup seems to have cleared.

and sometimes the easiest fix is the best