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Secure Your iPhone: How to Do It?

There are still many vulnerabilities that iPhone users have to think about and which require users' additional attention and action. Continue reading →

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Rita Zeller

iPhones have impressively strong security systems and are much more likely to deter any attack on the device than other smartphones. Yet, it does not mean that iPhone users have nothing to worry about. There are still many vulnerabilities that iPhone users have to think about and which require users’ additional attention and action. Here’s how to make your iPhone even more secure than it already is.

Get a VPN

While the iPhone’s system may be secure, not every network you connect to will offer the same protection, and most of us switch between a couple of networks daily. This is why using VPN on your iPhone is so important.

While many people think of VPNs as strictly tools for desktop computers or laptops, your phone is vulnerable too. This is especially urgent if you store important data on your phone that could be accessed through an unsecured connection. Get USA VPN compatible with your device and requirements and secure your phone from snoopers.

Pay Attention to Permissions

No one likes to read neverending terms and conditions, and no one likes to read the fine print on permissions either. We have become way too liberal with which permission we grant to various apps and websites without even thinking about the implications. Most of us don’t bother reading these texts because we are in too much of a rush to get the app or go to the website for some quick entertainment. But in the process, we forget to think about our own safety and threats to our privacy. Try to get into the habit of reading the fine print on the permissions you are enabling, and try to be pickier about what you allow on your phone.

With an iOS unlocker you are able to remove screen lock without passcode from your disabled or locked devices, including Face ID, Touch ID, 4-digit passcode, 6-digit passcode, and custom graphics. 

Limit the Number of Apps on Your Phone

We absolutely don’t need to have 200 apps on our phones, especially when they are interchangeable. On the other hand, we have to be careful about which apps we keep since we have to hand over our emails and personal data to each and every one of those apps. Fake apps can be difficult to spot, and they can often conceal malware without showing any signs of it. Stick with apps that have a lot of reviews and have been around for at least some time, and don’t just download every new shiny thing that comes out. You don’t know if the app is legit or not, and you could be risking a lot by handing over personal information.

Keep Up With the Updates

Make sure to update your system and apps regularly. Most people overlook the importance of updates, but that is because they don’t know how important updates are for your safety online. Even though on the surface it may seem like a boring, routine task that serves no purpose, updates protect your device from new types of malware and attack techniques, ensuring an increased level of security overall. You can either enable automating updates on your phone or do it manually every time an update is available. Whichever method you choose, just make sure your system isn’t outdated and that you keep your apps safe with updates.

Avoid Getting  Juice-Jacked

You may have never heard this term before, but “getting juice jacked” is a common way to attack iPhones and gain access to the data stored on the device. This is a practice that uses public USB outlets as baits. For example, the USB outlets at train stations, airports, different public spaces, including cafes, can hide a device that will install malware into your iPhone without you even knowing! A way to avoid that is to use your own charges or use USB data blockers when using a public USB outlet instead.

Secure Your iPhone: How to Do It? was last updated April 20th, 2023 by Rita Zeller
Secure Your iPhone: How to Do It? was last modified: April 20th, 2023 by Rita Zeller
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