{"id":35881,"date":"2020-07-04T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-04T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/f3a0a991-6c9e-470f-9770-e2161772df21"},"modified":"2020-07-04T09:00:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-04T09:00:07","slug":"five-iphone-security-settings-you-should-check-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/five-iphone-security-settings-you-should-check-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Five iPhone security settings you should check today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the winning features about iOS is that, even out of the box and without any tweaks, it’s a really secure platform. There’s rarely a shady app that makes it into the App Store, and Apple has struck the perfect balance between too much an too little security.<\/p>\n

Must read:<\/strong> I wish I’d found this iPhone accessory years ago<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

#1: Make sure you have a strong passcode<\/h3>\n

Don’t be that person who’s relying on 000000 or 123456<\/a> to protect their information. You are better than that. Much better.<\/p>\n

Go to Settings<\/strong> > Face ID & Passcode<\/strong> (or Touch ID & Passcode<\/strong> on older iPhones), enter your existing passcode, and then tap on Passcode Options to get a set of options. Choose between Custom Alphanumeric Code<\/strong> (the most secure) or Custom Numeric Code<\/strong> (second best option), or 4-Digit Numeric Code<\/strong> (I don’t recommend this last option).<\/p>\n

#2: Control leakage<\/h3>\n

Data leakage that is.<\/p>\n

Take control how much — or how little — information you want to be accessible on a locked device. <\/p>\n

iOS 13 gives control over the following:<\/p>\n