Just because you’ve invested in a smartphone that isn’t exposed to quite the same degree of malware and exploit issues as an Android device, that doesn’t mean you can safely ignore good practice when it comes to iPhone security. This is why I’ve asked 12 security experts to share their knowledge as far as keeping your iPhone secure is concerned. Here are their 26 tips to help you do just that.
Summary list
I’ve marked with an asterisk (*) those tips in the article which are more technical and so may not be practical for the general user.
Go truly random with your PIN
One iPhone, different passwords
Watch for fake apps
Use a Password Manager *
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
Don’t use SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) *
Protect your SIM *
Don’t get juice-jacked
Be wary of permissions *
Don’t auto-join Wi-Fi networks
Wipe clean before selling
Don’t jailbreak your iPhone or sideload apps *
Check for unknown configuration profiles *
Use fewer apps
Use airplane mode
Use biometric authentication
Read app reviews
Go stealthy *
Roll your sleeves up *
Businesses should look to their MAM for help *
Prevent losing your iPhone turning into a security disaster