The iPhone is the most expensive consumer mobile phone on the market and it holds personal data of tremendous value to thieves. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, hackers are watching users enter their passcodes and finding out how they can guess the code. This information could be used to reset the password on Apple ID and access all of the user’s information stored in iCloud. Apple is said to be working on updates to thwart these techniques. However, there are a number of things that everyone can do to protect their iPhone from app thieving.
Begin by setting a strong passcode. Whatever method you choose to use, Touch ID, Face ID or the numeric code with four numbers create a passcode that is as difficult as you can guess. This is the first step in making sure that thieves are not able to access your iPhone and personal information.
Then, you should review all the apps that have access to your location services, camera, and other features on your iPhone. If you observe any suspicious activity (for example an app asking for access to your contacts list or camera), remove these permissions immediately. Make sure you enable two-factor authentication in the Settings app as well as in any apps that support it. This will prevent thieves from hacking into your iCloud and downloading your personal data from the cloud.
A trusted security application can provide comprehensive protection for your iPhone. Mobile Security by Trend Micro, for instance, analyzes Internet activity to identify malicious websites, adware, and protects your iPhone against identity theft on social media platforms such as Instagram. The app also safeguards your privacy and provides advertising blocking capabilities to provide the most reliable protection. F-Secure’s Safe is another excellent option for a safe iOS experience. It comes with a full security suite, which includes vaults for up 40 photos as well as a password leak alert that will notify you when your email password has been leaked.
