Just lost my iPhone

Hi Everyone
I've just lost my iPhone, and I know someone's got it because I tried calling it initially and there was no signal, then after i went back to look where I'd lost it - and subsequently could not find it - I came home, rang it again and it rang and was then after a few rings disconnected.
Anyway - stopped the Sim card, and also locked the phone - UK customer so using O2 - they blocked the IMEI, and the customer service assistant said that it was impossible now for anyone to access details on my mobile - I mean I've got music, emails, pics of my kids, apps etc.
Can anyone in the Apple Hive mind reassure me that this is the case, I mean can the phone still be hacked and if so can they get into the details on there - mainly concerned about my contacts list, clients etc. and text messages and such.
Would be great if anyone could help.
Cheers
Mike

Hello, sorry to hear you've lost your phone but I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure it can be hacked (what can't be hacked given time?) to get your information but what have you got on there that's so sensitive? Unless you've got rude pictures, the Prime Ministers home number or your bank account details, you'll be pretty safe - If you have got any of this then I might worry a bit.
I imagine people rarely steal/find phones for the information on them, it's more likely it'll be reset and then used as a phone should be used.
I guess the worst that could happen is a few crank calls but I've lost phones before and this has never happened.
I hope this helps settle your mind somewhat.

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