Your iPhone does a pretty decent job at blocking out suspicious sources that want to infect it with malware. And Apple is known for its stricter controls over app distribution. To put it simply: the iPhone is less susceptible to malware attacks than an Android. And you probably feel pretty secure in that knowledge.
But no tech is 100 percent protected against security breaches. In the case of Apple, a recent passcode security flaw has our radars up.
Here’s what you need to know about this security issue and how to fix it.
Someone Can Easily Change Your Passcode
When you’re out in public and on your phone, it’s easier than you might think for a stranger with bad intent to record you putting your passcode into your phone. From there, if this person somehow gets ahold of your device, they then simply have to use your passcode, go into Settings, and they can then change your passcode without having to take another security step. That means they can gain complete access to your phone and personal data and lock you out of it.
No Fix Yet For This Security Flaw
Unfortunately, there is no fix for this security flaw yet. iDeviceHelp suggests that Apple set up a feature that requires a passcode for anyone to enter the Password & Security section of Settings. For now, it’s more important than ever to cover up your phone when you’re in public and putting in your passcode and to change your passcode frequently, choosing random numbers that can’t easily be cracked by someone who knows you.
The more precautions you take, the safer your phone and data.
