“iPhone security has dominated the news for the past couple of weeks, so it’s understandable if you’re worrying about your own iPhone,” Stephen Smith writes for Cult of Mac.
“Have no fear, though: here are some handy tips to help keep your iPhone secure, from both hackers and the FBI,” Smith writes.
Smith writes, “Today’s video will walk you through 5 easy-to-do tips that will make your iPhone more secure.”
Direct link to video in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Note: In print:
To set a stronger alphanumeric passcode on your iOS device that cannot be easily brute-forced:
1. Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings > Passcode
2. Tap Change Passcode
3. Tap Passcode Options to switch to a custom alphanumeric code
4. Enter your new, stronger passcode again to confirm it and activate it
I really don’t have anything to hide from the government, I’m not a criminal, but even so, I don’t want people snooping in my stuff. :p
But … if you really don’t want to have someone grab your phone data, keep it turned off and out of sight until you need it.
If you have sensitive information and someone grabs your phone while you have it unlocked, you just lost a lot of data.
My phone never leaves my side, nor does it get set on the counter. It’s either in my hand or in my holster.
Ross Ulbricht, of Silk Road infamy, was arrested by police who ostensibly grabbed his laptop before he could shut it down.
Even if you are a law abiding citizen, your business secrets may have such value, that a competitor (or Chinese companies) who might want to grab your insecure digital devices.