Ways in Which You Can Secure Your Older iPhone

Android users might want to deny all they want, but when it comes to security, iPhones stand unrivaled. This does not mean that the smartphones you own have nothing significant to offer when it comes to the aspect of security. There are multiple ways in which you can tweak the security of your Android phones and see to it that the data you store on them are safe. However, when it comes to an iPhone, you can lay your hair down and let it do the job of securing your data and sensitive information on the phone. 

If you have used an iPhone at any point in your life, you shall already know that you have a phone at your disposal that runs a tight ship when it comes to system security. No wonder instances of iPhones being hacked are pretty low. It is comparatively easier to hack an Android than Apple devices. That is why business owners, entrepreneurs and people who deal with sensitive data every day at work prefer using a fleet of Apple devices. With an iPhone or a MacBook at your disposal, you can rest assured that you shall never have to break your head over securing your data.

That said, it is important to remember that though iPhones have an incredibly secure ecosystem, you can still take care of some aspects on your end. There are a few things that you can do to tweak the security of your iPhone and ensure that your data is safer than ever. The tips and tricks that we shall mention over the next few sections have been suggested by experts who deal with phone and cybersecurity every day. Therefore, you might as well want to pay attention to them.

Go for a Random PIN for Your Phone:

We love setting our device passwords to the names and birthdates of our favorite people. However, this is also the reason why most devices and networks can be easily hacked. Therefore, if you want to tweak the security of the iPhone, go for a random PIN and not the birthdates of your favorite author or the name of your first pet. This is one of the best and the easiest ways to secure not just an iPhone but any device. There are several platforms that help generate strong passwords. Try using one of those platforms to come up with a password or a PIN that shall not give you away easily.

Use Different Passwords for Your iPhone Accounts:

Experts observe that most iPhone users use the same passwords across all their iPhone accounts. This is a dangerous concern since access to any one of these accounts can then easily lead hackers to all your other accounts. Therefore, what one needs to do is set different passwords for different iPhone accounts. This way, even if one of your iPhone accounts is hacked, you can rest assured that all your other accounts shall be safe. From iOS 12 onwards, iPhones come with a feature called password auditing. This feature allows users to check if they have more accounts with similar passwords. Thus, you can easily use this feature to change all your other passwords and secure your iPhone better.

Watch Out for Permissions:

It is important for iPhone users to now be wary of permissions. More often than not, we need to allow apps access to our phones. However, you must understand that not all these apps are genuine and might even intend harm. Experts say that it is important to be scrupulous about the apps we give permission to. More often than not, these apps could introduce malware into your device. Therefore, before you grant any app access to your phone, analyze if you absolutely need to give permission. Some of these apps can also cause glitches to your iPhone or MacBook, and as a result, you might have to make use of the mac kill process feature to get your device started again. Therefore, pay close attention to the apps you are allowing access to so that you are safe from malware and cyber threats.

Use an Antivirus:

iPhones generally do not require any third-party antivirus program for their safety and security. However, if you are worried about the contents that you have on your phone, get an antivirus installed. There are several antivirus programs available on the market that work well with iOS. McAfee Mobile Security, F-Secure and Barracuda are a few of them. It is also important that you read the reviews of the antivirus programs before downloading them so that you know what you are signing up for.

Wrapping Up:

These are some of the ways in which you can secure your iPhone in case you feel like adding an extra layer of protection and security to the device. iPhones, as we have already mentioned before, are extremely safe and high on security. However, that also does not mean that they are impenetrable. Hackers can always find a way to break into the device and steal sensitive information. Therefore, if you want to reduce the chances of your iPhone being hacked, wrap your heads around these aforementioned tips and use your device in the safest possible ways.