4 Life-Changing Tips To Keep Your iPhone Safe From Major Security Problems
January 15, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
If there’s one thing we are all concerned about when it comes to owning smartphones, it’s security and privacy. Your phone is the best convenience in the world — until you fall victim to malicious online attacks and viruses. From that point on, your data becomes vulnerable, and when your data becomes vulnerable, you run the risk of having your personal information — like social security numbers and bank account info — stolen.
Of course, you can guess what comes next: malicious attempts and successes at swiping your personal information that can result in your entire world being turned upside down. Suddenly, you’ll have to deal with canceling credit cards, calling the Federal Trade Commission to report stolen identity, etc.
Are there ways to protect yourself from this potential nightmare? Absolutely. Here are four life-changing tips to keep your iPhone safe from major security problems.
Use Two-Factor AuthenticationDon’t just create complex passwords — of course, do that too. But make sure you are setting up two-factor authentication for every website and app that allows it. Two-factor authentication ensures that the app asks not just for a password, but for a confirmation code that you receive via your phone or email. And make sure that when you create a password, it contains a blend of uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers and symbols.