A Security Expert Shares 4 iPhone Settings You Need To Change ASAP To Keep Your Personal Data Safe
July 23, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
Owning an iPhone means constantly waging a silent war against potential hackers and threats to your data and privacy. But that battle needn’t be so aggressive or time-consuming, either. It can instead consist of taking preventative measures like making sure some of your settings are enabled or disabled in a way that helps shield you from hacking attempts. Tech Expert Maria Opre, the lead writer at Earth Web, shares four iPhone settings you need to change ASAP to keep your personal data safe.
Two-Factor AuthenticationThe first setting to alter is turning on two-factor authentication (2FA), according to Opre. “With 2FA enabled, even if someone gets your password, they’ll need a second form of verification — typically a code sent to your phone — to access your data,” Opre says. “To enable 2FA, go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security > Two-Factor Authentication.”
Location ServicesNext, disabling unnecessary location services can help protect your data. “While some apps need your location to function correctly, others use it for advertising or data mining,” Opre says. “To turn off non-essential location services, visit Settings > Privacy > Location Services.