By Cherlynn LowJUNE 13, 2014 1:42 PM - Source: Tom's Guide US
By Cherlynn LowJUNE 13, 2014 1:42 PM - Source: Tom's Guide US | 1 COMMENT
Apple's iOS is well known for being a walled garden and a lack of malware, but that doesn't mean the iPhone is impervious to security attacks. Overlooked gaps in iOS, such as lockscreen vulnerabilities and easily hacked passcodes, leave your iPhone exposed to threats. If you're an iPhone owner, here are five things you should do now to protect yourself and your data.
Enable an alphanumeric password
Think about it: A four-digit numeric passcode can only give you 10,000 possible combinations, meaning eventually someone could crack it. Using alphanumeric, mixed-case characters in a password of indeterminate length will increase the potential combinations exponentially, making your passcode tougher to decode.
1. Go to Settings.
