How to Protect iPhone Against App Thieves

The iPhone is the most expensive consumer mobile phone on the market and is a repository of personal information of tremendous value to criminals. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, hackers are watching as users type in their passcodes and finding out how they can guess the code. This information can be used to reset the password on Apple ID and gain access to all of a user’s data in iCloud. Apple is currently working on updates to stop these strategies. There are several ways that you can protect your iPhone from hackers who steal apps.

Begin by creating a secure passcode. It doesn’t matter if you are using Touch ID, Face ID or the 4-digit numeric code create a passcode that is as difficult as it is to guess. This is the first step in making sure that thieves are not able to access your iPhone and personal information.

Examine all apps that are able to access your location services including camera and microphone on your iPhone. If you observe any suspicious behaviour (for example an app asking for access to your contacts list or camera) take these permissions off immediately. Also, enable two-factor authentication in the Settings app, as well as any other apps that allow it. This will prevent thieves from gaining access to your iCloud account and downloading your personal information from the cloud.

A trusted security software can provide comprehensive protection for your iPhone. Trend Micro’s app for free Mobile Security, for example analyzes Internet behaviour to detect harmful websites and adware, as well safeguarding your iPhone from identity theft on social media sites such as Instagram. The app also safeguards your privacy and offers ads blocking features for the most secure protection. F-Secure’s SAFE is another top choice for a secure iOS experience. The app offers a full range of security features, including a vault that can be used to store up to 40 photos that are private and a password breach alert that will let you know that your email password has been stolen.

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