The iPhone is the most expensive consumer mobile phone available and also holds personal data of great value to thieves. A recent Wall Street Journal report reveals that hackers are watching users enter their passwords on the device, and learning to determine the code. This information can be used to reset the password on Apple ID and gain access to all of the data of users within iCloud. Apple is currently working on updates to thwart these methods. However, there are a number of ways that anyone can take to protect their iPhone from app thieves.
Set a strong password. Make it as difficult to guess as possible, regardless of whether you are using Face ID, Touch ID or a 4-digit numeric number. This is the first step towards protecting against a thief’s access to your iPhone and personal information.
Examine all apps that allow you to access your location services as well as your camera and microphone on your iPhone. If you find any suspicious behavior (for example apps asking for your camera or contacts list) Remove those permissions immediately. Then, you can enable two-factor authentication in the Settings app, as well as any other apps that support it. This will prevent thieves from hacking into your iCloud account and downloading your personal data from the cloud.
A reputable security program will provide a comprehensive security for your iPhone. Mobile Security by Trend Micro for instance, analyzes Internet activity to detect malicious websites, adware and protects your iPhone against identity theft through social media platforms, such as Instagram. The app also protects your privacy and includes ads blocking features for the most reliable security. F-Secure SAFE is an excellent choice for security in an iOS environment. It comes with a full security suite that includes vaults for up to 40 photos as well as an alert for leaks in passwords that will notify you in the event that your email password is exposed.