 What does it take to make your iPhone more secure? iPhones are designed from the ground up to keep the sensitive parts of their operating system hidden from your apps, so it’s impossible to run a conventional antivirus app on your iPhone.
The best way to keep your phone from being penetrated by a virus is to keep your phone up-to-date on the latest iOS operating system. iPhones are designed to update themselves a few days or weeks after updates are released, but you can install the latest updates anytime by going to the Settings app -> General -> Software Update. That’s not to say that security apps don’t exist for iPhones. They do, and they serve several important purposes. We love the Malwarebytes antivirus program for Mac & PC, and they make a great security program for iPhone & Android as well. Here are a few of the ways Malwarebytes keeps people safe on iPhone: - Blocks scam websites - Blocks scam calls - Checks that operating system has not been tampered with (jailbroken) - Checks that your phone has a passcode in place - Blocks advertising in Safari It’s also important to perform periodic checks of your digital accounts, such as your Apple, Google, cell phone carrier, and email accounts. Their security is tightly intertwined with the security of your devices. Last, for folks with technical knowhow who feel they are at greater risk than most people, Apple offers Lockdown Mode, which disables many features of the phone and makes it harder to browse the web, but provides greater security. Lockdown mode is not for the faint of heart, and requires training to use properly, as without the proper care it can prevent people from being able to use most apps and websites successfully. We can help you over the course of a phone or in-person appointment to ensure that your digital life is well-protected. |
AuthorJensen Gelfond is the Founder of Asheville Digital Lifestyle. He helps people use their technology more effectively and joyfully. Categories
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