We all make mistakes on our iPhones, whether that means enabling settings that cause our batteries to deplete faster or using our phones while we’re charging them and causing their temperature to increase (which is bad news for batteries). But, for the most part, we can correct these mistakes and save our batteries in time. The same isn’t always true when it comes to mistakes that can make our phone data (and, therefore, us) less private and secure.
If you’re searching for ways to make sure your phone data is as secure as possible so that you avoid getting hacked and having your information leaked, cybersecurity experts have important tips and suggestions:
Here is one iPhone mistake that can put your data at greater risk.
Not Enabling Two-Factor Authentication
It’s easier than ever for hackers to figure out your numeric passcodes and gain access to personal data (and basically ruin your life until you sort everything out). Since you are likely visiting a number of websites and apps, that’s a lot of passwords to have to remember. But the minute you lose sight of the importance of creating complex passcodes and passwords, you can easily fall victim to reusing passwords or creating passwords with your family member’s names and birthdays in them. These are even easier for hackers to crack.
Two-factor authentication is a setting that helps create one extra step to keep hackers out of your accounts. This security feature requires that you not only add your password to a website, but that you then also add in a code that is sent to your phone or email. This is a one-time code that will vanish after a little while and can’t be reused.
How To Enable Two-Factor Authentication
To turn on two-factor authentication, go to Settings > tap on your name > go to Password & Security > enable Two-Factor Authentication. You’ll be asked to verify your phone number and then Apple will send you a verification code to enter. Once 2FA is enabled, you’ll be asked to enter a code sent to your phone every time you access your account on a website.
