8 Methods to Improve iPhone Security and Protect Private Data
7 January 2021John Weaver Senior Program Developer
Summary In the third quarter of 2019, global smart phone shipments reached around 358 million units. With the increasing number of owners of smart phones and mobile phone functions, mobile phones are becoming a small handheld computer. However, such portable device could save many personal data which should be paid extra attention to its security. You probably find that the security of the iPhone is stronger than that of the Android phone. However, there are bugs that others can attack the iPhone. Here we will introduce eight methods to improve the security of the iPhone.
The closed iOS system has intercepted many security threats. However, there are always new bugs. So, in order to avoid the attack of viruses and threats, Apple fixes bugs by updating the operating system. You can turn on automatic update to install the latest iOS version once it releases.
How to activate the update of the iOS version:
Unlock iPhone and then touch [Settings] > [General] > [Software Update] > Enable [Automatic Updates].
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After setting, you can follow steps below to improve Apps security by performing the automatic update.
Go to [Settings] and [iTunes & App Store]. Then activate [Updates] to enable the automatic Apps update.
2. Download Apps only from the App Store
Each App in the App Store has been tested strictly. For great Apps that don’t show up in the App Store, it’s not recommended to download them for device security.
3. Do not Click Foreign Link, Advertisement and Email
If you often use e-mail to contact other people, it is better not to click on links in e-mails sent by strangers or on Apps. It’s probably fishing ties.
4. Activate the Find My iPhone Function
If your iPhone is lost or stolen, you can locate your device with the “Find My iPhone” function. In addition, the device can be blocked or erased remotely to prevent the data leakage.
How to activate the “Find My iPhone” function:
Tap [Settings] > [Your Name] > [Find] and [Find My iPhone]. Activate this function “Find My iPhone”.
5. Deactivate the AirDrop Function
For iOS 7 and later versions, iPhone promotes a new “AirDrop” function. After connecting to the same Wi-Fi, you can share data in your iPhone with other iOS device directly with this function. In order to avoid receiving files from strangers, it is recommended to deactivate the [AirDrop] function.
Steps:
Touch [Settings]> [General] > [AirDrop] and [Receiving off].
6. Change Privacy Settings in Safari
Safari, the built-in browser built in iOS system, will be opened in default when users trying to access a website. As one of the gateways to the Internet, it is necessary to set privacy options in Safari to protect your privacy.
Go to [Settings] and [Safari]. And then, check the options under [Privacy & Security].
· If you do not want the tracking of activities on Safari, you can activate the option [Prevent Cross-Site Tracking] to avoid the use of the purchase record and history on websites.
· The cookie is an encrypted text file stored on the user’s terminal so that certain sites can identify users and perform session tracking. For most browsers, this option is enabled by default. If you want a stronger security, you can activate the option [Block All Cookies].
· By activating the option [Fraudulent Website Warning], you can receive notifications when surfing on fishing sites.
· The [Check for Apple Pay] function is used to check whether Apple Pay is activated on your device when surfing on sites with the use of Apple Pay. You can then deactivate this function.
7. Disable the Motion & Fitness Function
By activating the [Motion & Fitness] function, certain Apps can access your movements. In order to prevent the leakage of your activities, you can deactivate this function by opening [Settings] > [Privacy] > [Motion & Fitness] and then deactivating [Fitness Tracking].
8. Selectively Activate the Location Services
Some Apps require the authorization in Location Services, such as maps, news, and social communications Apps. When you want to disable the access of certain Apps to your location, you can change the settings of Apps in Location Service to active or not.
Steps:
Tap [Settings] > [Privacy] > [Location Services]. Then select the target App and make the setting.
