5 Tips To Keep Your iPhone Safe From Major Security Problems, According To An Expert

Use a Strong Passcode 

Use a passcode that’s strong — meaning: don’t opt for a 4-digit code, as this is easy to break. A six-digit alphanumeric code or a 10-digit one may be more frustrating to remember, but it can keep you safer. 

Be Cautious in Public

Be aware of your surroundings when you are unlocking your phone. If someone is distracting you while you are in a public space, this isn’t the best time to unlock your device, for example. Someone else could be watching you and figuring out your passcode. Think of your passcode the way you do the code you use for your ATM guard and guard your space when unlocking your device. 

Use Your Biometrics 

Instead of relying on a passcode, using your biometrics such as Face ID is far more secure. Some people feel cautious about giving Apple your face ID or fingerprints, but it’s a lot less easy for a hacker to gain access to your device when you use biometrics instead of codes. 

Consider a Third-Party Password Manager 

You have a number of passwords to remember. If you want to create really complex passwords that you don’t have to remember for every single website, you can use a secure third-party password manager that creates these passwords and stores them for you. 

Be Careful About What You Store On Your iPhone 

We’ve become so accustomed to saving everything on our iPhone, including photos of driver’s licenses, social security numbers, and banking information. Even our photos folder could be stocked with images we’d rather not show to the outside world (and which can be used against you by a savvy hacker). The only solution to this problem is to get rid of vulnerable data you have stored on your device — and be really cautious of what you store from now going forward. 

These five tips can really help you safeguard your device so that it, if it falls into the wrong hands, that thief won’t easily be able to access your personal data.