Experts Say Your iPhone Has A ‘Major’ Security Problem—Here Are 5 Tips To Keep You Safe

There are so many pros to owning an iPhone that it can be challenging at times to remember the potential risks. Fans of Apple products wax poetic about Apple’s security platforms and how intuitive the software is when compared with some of its competitors. Others wouldn’t trade the sleek design of an iPhone for any other. But there are some major caveats you need to be aware of when it comes to the iPhone, and they have everything to do with how much data you have stored on your device that you wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. 

Peter Michaels, the CEO of Yeespy, a parental monitoring solution, points out five tips that can help solve some of the biggest iPhone security problems. Follow all of these guidelines to help prevent a data and security breach. 

One of the things we love most about our iPhones is the security options they provide. But these options are only as good as your willingness to make good use of them. 

“One major security problem iPhone [users] may encounter is the threat of unauthorized access to their device,” Michaels says. “To address this issue, one pivotal tip is to enable a strong passcode or, indeed more, use the Face ID or Touch ID point.”

These biometric authentication styles give an extra level of protection to ensure no one else can access your device. 

Updating your phone’s software and apps can force you to take time out of your day, we know. But they’re not merely suggestions — they are important steps to keeping your phone’s security up to speed.

“Another important measure is to keep your iPhone’s operating system and apps current,” Michaels says. “Apple regularly releases security patches and updates to address vulnerabilities and enhance device security. Installing these updates instantly ensures your iPhone is equipped with the rearmost security features and defenses against implicit pitfalls.”