"Defending Against Mobile Threats: Top Tips and Apps for Device Security"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC4 Washington
Criminals are targeting phones and passcodes, posing a threat to sensitive information and financial security. To protect against theft, experts recommend enabling stolen device protection in the new iOS 17.3 update, using biometric protection like face ID, and taking additional measures such as securing sensitive photos, using password managers, setting quick screen timeouts, enabling multi-factor authentication for financial apps, and being cautious about sharing your phone with strangers. If victimized, it's advised to immediately contact the carrier to block authentication texts and report the theft to Apple for account recovery.