Use your iPhone to set up a new device (using Quick Start)For other actions, Stolen Device Protection adds a security delay, if your iPhone is not in a familiar location. You authenticate using Touch ID or Face ID, then you must wait one hour before you can:Change...
Apple believes that needing both theiPhoneand its passcode makes it harder for thieves to steal users' information, but having both stolen is common enough, that you need to know how to protect yourself. It has always been the case that the weakest part of security on iPhones is the pa...
In this tutorial, we will show you how to activate the new Stolen Device Protection feature on your iPhone. This will protect your Apple ID, account passwords, and other critical personal information when your device is stolen or in an unfamiliar location. Imagine you’re in a public place, ...
If someone steals your iPhone and either hacks your passcode (never use 1234 as your passcode) or has access to your passcode, Stolen Device Protection can prevent these bad actors from gaining control of your Apple account or other accounts stored on your iPhone. Along with the basic cybersec...
If you encounter this situation, you can take the following steps to block your iPhone to protect your data.1. Find a lost iPhone with Find My iPhone.If you have the Find My iPhone enabled, you can take steps to find your lost or stolen iPhone. Using the Find My iPhone allows you ...
Stolen Device Protection is a way to protect you and your iPhone if someone steals it and knows your passcode. It is available in iOS 17.3 which came out this week. You can alsowatch this video at YouTube(but with ads). Video Transcript: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost.com. Let's ta...
Block your lost device Delete the data from your iPhone How to locate your stolen or lost iPhone If you've just discovered that your iPhone is lost, act quickly and try to find your device using the next steps: Navigate to iCloud.com then go to "Find my Phone". Depending on your set...
Follow these easy steps to protect the personal data on your iPhone or iPad. 1. Lock your device with a passcode longer than 4 digits. Let’s start off with the entry point to your phone — the passcode. A custom one will give you the choice of alphanumeric characters and the ability...
Learn about the most important steps to take to keep your iCloud account safe, and protect your iPhone and iPad's data from hacking attempts. A complete guide to your iPhone's security settings.
2)Your lost or stolen device can also send its location to your other device if the lost device is connected to the internet via mobile data or a known Wi-Fi network. Additionally, your iPhone (even if turned off), iPad, and Mac with no internet connectivity can also use theFind My ne...