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6 Measures to Secure Your iPhone from Unauthorized Access.

Updated on July 28, 2017
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You'll agree that smartphone have become more than just a tool of communication. For many people, a smartphone is a data bank that holds a lot of confidential information, important elements in the gallery and even highly safeguarded business documents.

This makes it worthwhile to do whatever it pertains to your smartphone out of bound for any one who doesn't have your authorization. The question is: how do you ensure only a select and trusted few have access? Let's discuss tips on how to secure your phone.

And now, the 6 measures to secure your iPhone.

1. Pass codes

Setting up a pass code screen on your iPhone prevents unauthorized accessed when you turn on your smartphone, unlock your device and when installing updates.

This, in essence, means that your data, whether business, family or personal information, remains secured all through.

2. Turn off browser cookies

You may not have thought about it but non authorized individuals can access your device by manipulating browser cookies. Remember, cookies store information on webpages you visit and your computer settings. This leaves your privacy at a risk in case a malicious individual opts to manipulate the cookies and get your device set up.

To prevent this disaster, just turn off cookies and all will be well.

3. Only download apps you are conversant with

In the age internet of everything, there are pretty applications that can spy on your iPhone discreetly. That's you should never download any apps or software that you aren't conversant with regardless of how helpful it might occur to be.

4. Make use of touch IDs

A touch ID makes it practically impossible for any other individual to access your device unless you open it for them. Always ensure the screen of your device is in good condition to ensure that leads your imprint successfully.

5. Encrypt any back ups

Your iPhone saves vital information including saved passwords, health data and website history. You wouldn't a malicious to lay hand on information you consider private. That's you should encrypt whatever you back up as this ensures that even if information lands in wrong hands, it can't be used.

6. Make use of 2 step verification

Applications such as gmail have features which demands that a new device user has to go through 2 step verification which minimizes chances of unauthorized access to your device.

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