The iPhone is one of the most expensive mobile phones on the market, and the personal data it holds is highly valuable to criminals. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal article, hackers are watching users enter 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 the data of users in iCloud. Apple is currently working on updating its software to counter these tactics. There are several ways you can secure your iPhone from hackers who steal apps.
Make sure you have a secure password. Regardless of whether you use Touch ID, Face ID or the 4-digit numeric code, make it as difficult as possible to guess. This is the first step in stopping a burglar from accessing your iPhone and personal data.
Examine all apps that allow you to access your location services cameras and microphones on your iPhone. If you find any suspicious behavior (for example apps asking for your camera or contacts list), remove those permissions immediately. Turn on two-factor authentication in the Settings application and all apps that allow it. This will stop thieves from gaining access to your iCloud account and downloading your personal information from the cloud.
A trusted security software can provide complete protection for your iPhone. Mobile Security by Trend Micro is one example. It analyzes Internet activities to identify malicious websites, adware and protects your iPhone against identity theft on social media platforms like Instagram. The app offers the best protection by protecting your privacy and preventing ads. F-Secure’s SAFE is another top option for a safe iOS experience. The app comes with a complete array of security options, including a vault that can be used that can store up to 40 private photos as well as an alert for password breaches which will inform you if your email password was stolen.