The iPhone is known for its high level of security, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely invulnerable. In fact, even the President of the Government of Spain fell victim to a hacking incident, showing that no one is immune. While our personal information may not be as valuable as that of a government official, it’s always best to be cautious and take steps to protect our privacy.
If you’re not a tech expert, don’t worry. There are four simple tips that can make your iPhone almost untraceable and help secure your data.
1. Update app permissions: When you grant permissions to an app, it can access and use that data as it pleases. However, many apps tend to exceed their requested permissions, putting your privacy at risk. To address this, go to the settings on your iPhone and review the permissions for each app. Restrict permissions when necessary. For example, there’s no reason for a book app to access your microphone.
2. Avoid public Wi-Fi networks: Connecting to public Wi-Fi networks can expose your iPhone to various risks, such as viruses or unauthorized access to your data. It’s wiser to use your mobile data or ask someone you trust to share their mobile data with you. Public Wi-Fi is not a secure option if you want to stay untraceable.
3. Block ad personalization: Apps that display ads often track your activities to provide targeted content. If you find this invasive, you can disable ad personalization in your iPhone’s settings. By doing so, you prevent these apps from tracking your activity.
4. Always update to the latest version of iOS: Apple regularly releases updates that fix security vulnerabilities. By failing to update your device, you leave it open to potential hackers. Besides strengthening security, updates also bring visual and performance improvements.
Following these four tips will significantly enhance the security and privacy of your iPhone. If you want to take further steps, you can also consider disabling the GPS function. However, keep in mind that this may have some negative consequences, like not being able to use the Find My iPhone feature.
Remember to always prioritize your privacy and take necessary precautions. For more information on protecting your privacy on the iPhone, check out the additional resources below.
Additional resources:
– “Avoid being monitored: These apps know your location on the iPhone and how to manage your privacy” (Applesfera)
– “Your privacy depends on it: How to remove digital certificates in iOS” (Applesfera)
