Tips to keep Secure iPhone from hackers
Security is always a prime concern when you use your smart device such as Apple iPhone. Apple has strives to fix major security flaws that have been reported. But then also iPhone user has to ensure that it is secure and reduce the risk your Web mail account being hacked, valuable information or identity stolen. Here we get tips for iPhone security tools settings and new apps.
Following given some of the security tips that are recommended. By following these tips, you can keep your iPhone more secured.
Enable Passcode Lock
You lock your iPhone with either auto-lock or passcode lock. The Auto-Lock feature locks the screen after a pre-set time if you don’t use the iPhone for the pre-set time. With Passcode Lock you need to enter a four-digit in order to get access to the iPhone’s home screen. You can unlock it with either of the two options to “Show SMS Preview” and “Erase Data”.By default, it is locked with autolock. To make your iPhone more secured, have passcode lock and disable the “Show SMS Preview” as if it is enable, then it displays name of the sender and the first few words of the text message when the iPhone’s screen is locked which can be a security concern. By disabling it,a generic “New Text Message” will be displayed.
The “Erase Data” feature is a nice feature from security point of view. It completely wipes your iPhone after 10failed passcode attempts. Once six failed attempts take place, itincreases lock-out time, for each additional attempt. It protects your data if in case your iPhone gets lost or stolen.
Use Wi-Fi safely on the iPhone
Most probably, you will connect your iPhone to hi-speed Wi-Fi. You have to make sure that the Wi-Fi network you are using is secured one and follows Wi-Fi security protocol.You enable iPhone’s Ask to Join Networks function that will ensure that you won’t unknowingly connect to any Wi-Fi networks without asking and as such will protect from any unsecured network.
Use SSL to Access Emails
You ensure that you access your via SSL which will sent and receive your emails in encrypted format. By default, this feature is on. If it has been disabled, enable it.Change the default password of your Jailbroken iPhone
The iPhone who have should change their iPhone’s root password from the default one”. It will save you from a security risk as a malicious hacker could access your iPhone making user of the default password.Some more security tips for the iPhone have been listed; you can go through it if you are interested. So, follow the tips provided and protect your iPhone from security flaws.
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