How to Protect iPhone Against App Thieves
The iPhone is the most expensive mobile phone available and is a repository of personal information of great value to thieves. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal article, hackers are watching as users type in their passcodes, trying to figure out the code. This information can also be used to reset a password on an Apple ID or gain access to all the information stored in iCloud. Apple is currently working on upgrading its software to fight these techniques. There are several ways that you can secure your iPhone from snatchers of apps.
Make sure you have a secure password. Regardless of whether you use Touch ID, Face ID or the 4-digit numeric code ensure that it is as difficult as you can guess. This is the first step to preventing a thief to access your iPhone and personal information.
Check out all the apps that are able to access your location services as well as your camera and microphone on your iPhone. If you observe any suspicious activity (for instance, an app that asks for access to your camera or contacts list) take these permissions off immediately. Make sure you enable two factor authentication in the Settings app and any apps that allow it. This will prevent thieves from gaining access to your iCloud account and downloading your personal data from the cloud.
A trusted security application can offer complete protection for your iPhone. Trend Micro’s free app Mobile Security, for example analyzes Internet behavior to detect malicious websites and adware as well as protecting your iPhone from identity theft on social media platforms like Instagram. The app also protects your privacy, and has an ad blocker feature for the most secure protection. F-Secure’s Safe is another excellent option for a safe iOS experience. The app provides a comprehensive security suite, including vaults for up to 40 photos as well as a leak alert that will notify you in the event that your email password has been leaked.
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