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At some point it's very possible that you or someone you know may have had your iPhone hacked. This scary breach of privacy leaves your identity and even your finances susceptible to being stolen — hackers can truly wreak havoc on your life. Thankfully, there is one step you can take tonight and every night to keep your iPhone safe from hackers.
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Always Update To The Latest Version of iOS
Alerts about software updates aren't there to annoy you — updating to the latest version of iOS every single time you receive is an alert is an important step to take to keep your device safe. Tech is constantly improving and Apple is quick to find holes in its coding where hackers can infiltrate — their fixes involve updating iOS so that you have access to the most secure software possible. Your device will automatically check for updates, but to do so manually, go to Settings — General — Software Update.
Keep Find My iPhone Activated
By activating the Find My iPhone app you are taking a crucial step toward securing your phone from hackers should you ever misplace it. Instead of wondering and worrying about who could be accessing your private information, this app allows you to log onto your phone from another iOS device or the web and erase all of your personal information from that phone. Take advantage of this app now, before you discover you might have actually needed it.
