4 iPhone Mistakes Apple Experts Say Are Exposing Your Data To Hackers And Risking Your Security
August 6, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
As hackers become increasingly more sophisticated and savvy in their attempts to infiltrate our data and wreak havoc on our lives, it’s more important than ever to fight back with a strong defense (and offense, as well). Taking steps to secure your phone before any damage can happen is the best plan of attack against potential hackers, and it helps to know which common mistakes so many of us are making on our phones that leave them more vulnerable.
Securing your phone needn’t be a full-time job, but some occasional maintenance is necessary. Avoid these four iPhone mistakes that experts say are exposing your data to hackers and commit to a few minutes each week to ensure your phone is as secure as possible.
Never Updating Your DeviceApple software developers know it isn’t enough to make a product and never update it — it’s important to keep things new and fresh to avoid bugs and viruses. That’s why it’s so crucial to keep your iPhone’s iOS up to date and download new software updates when they become available. Of course, with so much else on your mind how can you ensure your phone updates when Apple makes changes? Go to Settings > General > Software Update > tap Automatic Updates.