Why you should change these iPhone settings now.
Apple users are being warned “iPhones can fall prey to targeted cyberattacks.” Yes, it is “one of the most secure consumer ecosystems in the world,” but “secure doesn’t mean immune,” and even iPhones “can fall prey to targeted cyberattacks.
”, and is wrapped in an advisory on “five ways your iPhone can be hacked.” There’s some extreme advice on locking down devices, but that’s not for everyday users. But there’s also simple guidance, which is for everyone and which we can highlight for each risk.have used its iCloud messaging ecosystem to hit devices over iMessage. Apple’s stock messaging platform is not only installed on every iPhone, but it is so stitched into iOS that it has been possible to run malicious code without the user doing anything at all. Bitdefender’s advice includes Apple’s sledgehammer Lockdown Mode. But you don’t need that — not unless you’re high profile or in a high-risk location or vocation. The best advice for all users is to “keep your iOS always up to date. These exploits rely on unpatched system bugs, so Apple’s emergency patches are often the only defense.”iPhones are much more locked down that Androids out of the box, largely because app installs have been limited to its official App Store. That is starting to change in Europe and elsewhere, but it’s still a much better policed ecosystem than Google’s. But software can be executed on iPhones through dangerous attachments or downloads, including crafted media files and even software installs. The key advice is to “be careful when opening media files, especially those from unknown or suspicious sources.”to your iPhone unless you explicitly know the source. They’re sandboxed in messengers, that changes on your device. It’s the same for attachments. Don’t open anything you’re not expecting.This is a carrier issue not a device issue. It’s about attacking your accounts not your phone — banking, Microsoft, Google, Facebook. “Even if your phone’s software is hardened, attackers might target your mobile carrier account or phone number itself.” You should take advantage of any carrier-level protections — PIN codes or security words or challenge questions. But the critical advice is to shore up all your key accounts withthat’s not SMS. Authenticator apps are fine. The idea is to link security to your hardware not your number.targeting iPhone users in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere. Many of these impersonate brands like Apple, Google and Amazon, but they also pretend to come from DMVs, parcel delivery companies and banks. Again, don’t click any links but also stop engaging with any texts or emails unless you’re sure of the source. You can always reach out directly to check. Never log into any accounts using links in messages, and don’t reply even to turn down a request. The FBI also suggests deleting all such messages and not leaving them on your phone.If an attacker has physical control over your device, then there’s plenty of damage they can do — even if the new security and theft protections built into your iPhone prevent full account takeovers and password changes. Remember, physical access can include a cable connected to an unlocked device.. Under “Wired Accessories” in “Privacy & Security,” ensure you don’t enable “Automatically Allow When Unlocked” and set to “Always Ask” or “Ask for New Accessories.” You also need to enable “Stolen Device Protection.”
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