The iPhone is among the most expensive mobile phones available, and the personal data it holds is extremely valuable to thieves. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal article, hackers are watching as users type in their passcodes and learning how they can guess the code. This information can be used to reset the password on Apple ID and access all of a user’s data stored in iCloud. Apple is working on changing its software to combat these tactics. In the meantime, there are many ways that anyone can take to safeguard their iPhone from app thieving.
Set a strong password. Make it as difficult to guess as you can regardless of whether you’re using Face ID, Touch ID or a 4-digit numeric number. This is the first step in making sure that a thief is not able to gain access to your iPhone and personal data.
Review all the applications that can access your location services including camera and microphone on your iPhone. If you observe any suspicious activity (for example an app asking for access to your camera or contacts list) take these permissions off immediately. You can enable two-factor authentication within the Settings application as well as any other apps which support it. This will stop thieves from infiltrating your iCloud and downloading your personal data from the cloud.
A reputable security program can offer a variety of end-to-end safeguards for your iPhone. Trend Micro’s free application Mobile Security, for example analyzes Internet behaviour to detect harmful websites and adware as well in protecting your iPhone from identity theft on social media sites such as Instagram. The app offers the most effective security by protecting your privacy and blocking advertisements. F-Secure’s SAFE is a good option for a secure iOS experience. The app comes with a complete security suite, including vaults that can hold up to 40 photos as well as a password leak alert which will notify you if your email password has been leaked.
