Method and device for preventing unauthorized access to an electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device, a method and a computer program product for limiting access to information and accounts on the electronic device following detection of a situation placing the electronic device at risk for unauthorized access. The method includes detecting, via at least one processor of an electronic device, a trigger indicating movement of the electronic device to a position that is indicative of a security issue. In response to detecting the trigger, the method includes monitoring communication input received via a microphone. The method includes determining a context of the communication input and determining if the context indicates that the electronic device is at risk from an unauthorized access. In response to determining that the context indicates that the electronic device is at risk from an unauthorized access, the method includes activating a safe operating mode of the electronic device.

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