If you care about security and privacy, the benefits of being an Apple customer are undeniable. The devices themselves are more secure, and their market share means that most cyber attacks do not target them.
Don’t be complacent, though. Most of the malware is aimed directly at Android users, but many are just as applicable to Apple users. Here are some tips for improving device security.
Keep Your Device Updates Apple offers regular updates, but not everyone accepts them. You can go to “Settings” > “Universal” > “Software Update” to check if your iPhone is the latest version.
If you store your password or payment details in your iCloud account, Safari’s AutoFill feature automatically retrieves these details for you. The problem is that it can also provide those details to anyone with an iPhone or iPad.
To turn this feature off, simply visit Settings > Safari > Autofill.
Check Lock Screen Settings Siri and a few other iPhone features remain active when the screen is locked. Depending on what you store on your device, you may need to turn off some of these features.
To do this, go to Settings > Face ID and Password, and then look at each option in the Access Allowed while Locked section.
Use Face ID Apple’s facial recognition software to prevent unauthorized access to your device and its most important accounts.
If you’re worried about using it, don’t worry: it’s safe. Even so, you can still make Face ID more secure.
The Find My application is designed to protect your device if you lose it. The latest version can even track non-Apple devices.
If you care about security and privacy, the benefits of being an Apple customer are undeniable. The devices themselves are more secure, and their market share means that most cyber attacks will not target them anyway.
Still, it’s important not to be complacent. Most of the malware is aimed directly at Android users, but there is plenty of malware