When I first read the article I thought maybe you needed to flip back in time and have a flip phone. Flip phone that I had was only partly accessible. I got an iPhone so I would have things on a smart phone that works festival. And I’m not willing to turn everything off just to get two days out of the battery.
Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2017, at 8:49 PM, lenron brown <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yeah what this article says is you really shouldn't have an IPhone > because well your so worried about privacy. Turn off everything and > crawl in to the whole pretty much. So of those features are features > you really need. > >> On 11/13/17, Davy Cuppens <[email protected]> wrote: >> What a stupid article, here in Belgium literally translated we have an >> idiom: anxiety is the worst advisor ever! I'd advise we go all into >> our bunkers. >> Regards >> Davy >> >> 2017-11-12 18:55 GMT+01:00, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]>: >>> If you turn off everything they say you might as well go back to a flip >>> phone. OK, maybe not quite, but if you compare it to your car and the >>> risk >>> of it being stolen then maybe it's something like don't simply lock your >>> car, also put one of those sticks on the steering wheel and while you are >>> at >>> it you better carry a big backpack and remove the battery and bring it >>> with >>> you. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >>> Behalf >>> Of M. Taylor >>> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2017 9:10 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: 24 iOS 11 Privacy & Security Settings You Should Check Right Now >>> >>> 24 iOS 11 Privacy & Security Settings You Should Check Right Now by Jake >>> Peterson >>> >>> Your iPhone has a lot of personal information contained within it, so of >>> course you want your device to be secure. You don't want that information >>> getting into the wrong hands - or any hands other than your own, for that >>> matter. >>> This guide breaks down the new privacy settings in iOS 11 that you should >>> check, along with settings that have existed since previous versions of >>> iOS. >>> Make sure to read this list carefully, and check any settings that apply >>> to >>> you. After all, you don't want your valuable data escaping the confines >>> of >>> your iPhone. Study this list, and you should be well armed against any >>> hackers, thieves, and nosy neighbors. >>> >>> 1. >>> Face ID (iPhone X Only) >>> Now, I'm sure there will be a heated argument about this one, but hear me >>> out. Apple claims that the chance of a false positive is literally one in >>> a >>> million with Face ID. Compare that to their claim of one in 50,000 for >>> Touch >>> ID, and Face ID sounds pretty secure. >>> But this article is about maximizing privacy. Not only is there a chance, >>> however small, that an intruder's face will let them unlock your phone, >>> there's a higher chance that your own face can be used against you. >>> Eliminate that risk altogether by disabling Face ID under Settings -> >>> Face >>> ID & Passcode. >>> 2. >>> Temporarily Disable Face ID (iPhone X Only) If you must keep Face ID on, >>> you're not completely out of luck here. Apple has included a quick way to >>> disable Face ID temporarily, in case you know your physical security is >>> about to become compromised. >>> Check out our guide to find out more about this option, which leaves your >>> phone's security in the hands of your passcode. >>> >>> 3. >>> Passcode >>> The default iPhone passcode is six-digits long, although the four-digit >>> passcode is still very popular since it used to be iPhone's default. >>> Chances >>> are, your iPhone's passcode is one of these two options. >>> While there is nothing inherently wrong with using these passcode limits, >>> they aren't the most secure. A four-digit passcode has 10,000 possible >>> combinations, which, considering there are 85.8 million iPhone users in >>> the >>> United States alone, means there aren't enough unique combinations to go >>> around. >>> Increasing that number to six helps, since a six-digit combination has >>> one >>> million permutations. But now we're back to the one-in-a-million chance >>> that >>> Face ID gets you. >>> If you really want to make sure your iPhone is secure, change your >>> passcode >>> to a password. Using a true password with a combination of letters, >>> numbers, >>> and special characters will make your lock screen virtually impenetrable. >>> But, that's totally obnoxious. Manually entering a convoluted password >>> into >>> your phone every time you want to use it is not really practical. We're >>> just >>> letting you know it's the most secure way to lock your phone. >>> If you'd rather stick to something easy, make sure to use a six-digit >>> passcode over a four-digit one. Make sure to avoid common passcodes like >>> 123456, or six of the same number. >>> To change your iPhone's password, go to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode >>> -> >>> Change Passcode. Enter your old password when prompted, then tap >>> "Passcode >>> Options" to choose which type of passcode you'd like to make. >>> >>> 4. >>> Show Parked Location >>> If you connect your iPhone to your car either through Bluetooth or >>> CarPlay, >>> your iPhone may be recording the location of where you park. To some, >>> that >>> might be a helpful feature. To others, it's an invasion of privacy. >>> To disable this feature, go to Settings -> Maps, then disable "Show >>> Parked >>> Locations." >>> >>> 5. >>> Significant Locations >>> You may think you know nothing about Apple's new "Significant Locations," >>> but if you remember Frequent Locations, they're essentially the same. >>> Apple >>> records a list of your most frequently visited locations, which, on paper >>> adds some convenience to apps that use your location. >>> However, this may serve as a privacy issue to you. If you'd rather not >>> have >>> Apple recording your most frequent locations, just head to Settings -> >>> Privacy -> Location Services -> System Services -> Significant Locations. >>> From here, you can also clear the history that your phone may have >>> accumulated over time. >>> >>> 6. >>> Location-Based Alerts, Apple Ads & Suggestions These next three options >>> have >>> remained the same across the update, however, they're still important to >>> know and understand. When enabled, these selections track your location >>> to >>> provide targeted notifications, advertisements, and options. Let's just >>> say, >>> they're not the most privacy-centric features in iOS 11. Actually, quite >>> the >>> opposite - this is some Minority Report-level stuff. >>> If you'd rather not be specifically targeted by Apple wherever you go, >>> here's what to do: Settings -> Privacy -> System Services. From here, you >>> can deactivate "Location-Based Alerts," "Location-Based Apple Ads," and >>> "Location-Based Suggestions." >>> >>> 7. >>> Share My Location >>> Share My Location is a setting that allows your phone to send your >>> current >>> whereabouts to a friend who requests it. Usually, you need to mutually >>> agree >>> to this arrangement with another person using the Find My Friends app. >>> However, there are ways of tracking your iPhone without your permission. >>> If you'd like to avoid that risk altogether, disable the option by going >>> to >>> Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services -> Share My Location. >>> Alternatively, you can change the device that shares your location, if >>> you >>> have more than one attached to your Apple ID. You can also check with >>> friends of yours you have approved to view your location. >>> >>> 8. >>> Analytics >>> Apple changed the name of "Diagnostics & Usage" to "Analytics." This area >>> contains settings that share data from your phone to Apple, in an effort >>> to >>> help identify bugs in the system and make iOS better overall. Think of it >>> like a beta test, only for the official iOS 11 release. >>> While this information helps Apple keep iOS 11 running smoothly, you may >>> feel it's sharing too much without your knowledge. If you'd like to shut >>> down that line of hidden communication, go to Settings -> Privacy -> >>> Analytics. >>> From here, you have many options you can disable: >>> . To disable all analytics with Apple, simply turn off "Share iPhone & >>> Watch Analytics." >>> . "Share With App Developers" shares your app data with that app's >>> developer. Disable this setting to close that line of communication. >>> . "Share iCloud Analytics" shares your iCloud data with Apple to help >>> them improve on apps and services associated with that information. >>> Sounds >>> like an unnecessary setting to someone concerned about privacy. >>> . "Improve Health & Activity" will share your health and activity data >>> with Apple to improve these services on your iPhone. Personally, the only >>> person I want knowing my daily step-count is myself. >>> . "Improve Wheelchair Mode" will send Apple your activity data if you >>> use a wheelchair. If you don't use a wheelchair, you especially don't have >>> a >>> use for this setting, but if you do, turn this off as you did "Improve >>> Health & Activity." >>> >>> 9. >>> Limit Ad Tracking >>> If you prefer your ads to be directly targeted towards you and your >>> interests, you can leave this alone. However, if you care about your >>> privacy, you may not like Apple sharing your data with advertisers. >>> This setting is one you actually turn on rather than off. Go to Settings >>> -> >>> Privacy -> Advertising, then enabled "Limit Ad Tracking." Notice how the >>> option is Limit Ad Tracking, not Stop Ad Tracking. Even with this setting >>> enabled, Apple claims that your iPhone connectivity, time setting, type, >>> language, and location can be used to target advertising. If you disabled >>> Location-Based Ads, location targeting will not apply to you, but all >>> others >>> will. Tap "View Ad Information" to learn more. >>> >>> 10. >>> Raise to Wake >>> Raise to Wake can be extremely convenient - simply raise your phone from >>> a >>> flat position, and it will wake up for you to use. It feels natural, >>> however, it poses a privacy risk. If your iPhone turns face-up >>> accidentally, >>> those in view of the display may see messages and notifications you did >>> not >>> intend for them to see. >>> To avoid this scenario, head over to Settings -> Display & Brightness, >>> then >>> disable "Raise to Wake." >>> >>> 11. >>> Lock Screen Widgets >>> Lock screen widgets are great ways to keep up with your messages, >>> notifications, weather updates, whatever you need to know without having >>> to >>> unlock your iPhone. But that's just it - you don't need to unlock your >>> iPhone to see this information. Anyone can pick up your iPhone and >>> potentially see what your calendar for the day is, or who's texting you >>> what. >>> To stop this privacy-breach in its tracks, you could hit "Edit" at the >>> bottom of the lock screen, then delete all widgets. However, you will >>> lose >>> those widgets when you've unlocked your phone as well, not just on the >>> lock >>> screen. >>> If you want to deactivate the widgets for only the lock screen, jump over >>> to >>> the article below. >>> >>> 12. >>> Reply with Message >>> Introduced in iOS 10, your iPhone gives you the option to 3D Touch >>> messages >>> to reply from your lock screen. While fun and useful, the feature is also >>> easily accessed by other people. >>> If you're worried about those around you replying to incoming messages on >>> your iPhone, you might want to disable this one. Check out the article >>> below >>> to find out how. >>> >>> 13. >>> Control Center >>> iOS 11's Control Center is a major change from previous designs. We've >>> never >>> had the ability to customize our Control Centers, and with that comes >>> more >>> options than ever. Unfortunately, those added apps and features means >>> more >>> privacy risks for your device. >>> While most content-sensitive apps require a passcode from the lock screen >>> to >>> access, some do not, or, at the very least, give users limited access >>> without having to unlock the iPhone. For example, while you cannot see >>> written notes without unlocking the phone, anyone is able to write a note >>> from the Control Center, if you have Control Center notes activated. >>> You can disable any apps from the Control Center that you don't want >>> people >>> having access to, but that means you won't be able to access them when >>> your >>> phone is unlocked, either. An alternative option is to disable Control >>> Center entirely from the lock menu, by going to Settings -> Touch ID & >>> Passcode and disabling the switch next to "Control Center." We'll talk >>> more >>> about Passcode Lock later. >>> One app that I would highly recommend disabling from Control Center is >>> Wallet. While you do need your Touch ID or passcode to access any credit >>> cards stored in your iPhone, other types of cards, like Starbucks, Dunkin >>> Donuts, travel passes, and various other loyalty cards, do not. If you >>> want >>> to prevent others from gaining access to these forms of currency, disable >>> Wallet from Control Center. >>> You can customize your Control Center items by going to Settings -> >>> Control >>> Center -> Customize. >>> >>> 14. >>> Ask Websites Not to Track Me (Safari) >>> Formally known as Do Not Track Me, this setting lets users decide whether >>> or >>> not to allow Safari to share your phone's IP address with the websites >>> you >>> visit. You will mostly likely not wish to share this information with >>> websites, so to enable this setting, head to Settings -> Safari, then >>> enable >>> the switch next to "Ask Websites Not to Track Me." >>> >>> 15. >>> Block All Cookies >>> Cookies allow websites to save bits of your information, so that when you >>> return, the website can load for you faster. While convenient, cookies >>> certainly aren't privacy-forward. >>> In iOS 11, Apple has taken away various options for blocking cookies, in >>> favor for a blanket ban on all. While you may notice a difference in >>> performance on some sites, at least you know you're securing your >>> privacy. >>> To disable cookies, go to Settings -> Safari, then turn on the "Block All >>> Cookies" option. >>> >>> 16. >>> App & Website Passwords >>> Your iPhone, along with your iCloud account, has a built-in password >>> manager >>> to make entering passwords easier and more secure. These passwords are >>> protected by Touch ID or your iPhone's passcode, however, if your iPhone >>> is >>> breached, an assailant would have access to all of your passwords. >>> To manage your saved passwords, visit Settings -> Accounts & Passwords -> >>> App & Website Passwords. Enter your passcode or use Touch ID to view your >>> saved passwords. To delete individual passwords, swipe left on each >>> password, then hit "Delete." To delete en masse, tap "Edit" in the >>> top-right >>> corner, then select each password you'd like to delete. Finally, tap >>> "Delete" in the top left corner. >>> >>> 17. >>> AutoFill >>> Along with storing your passwords, your iPhone can store your personal >>> information for AutoFill. This feature makes it easy to fill out forms >>> online or in apps, as you iPhone can automatically enter information such >>> as >>> your name, address, phone number, credit card number, and more. >>> Obviously, the downside is your iPhone carries this personal information >>> for >>> a potential thief to find. To protect yourself, head to Settings -> >>> Safari >>> -> AutoFill. From here, you can investigate what information is already >>> saved, such as Contact Info and Credit Cards, or disable all by toggling >>> each slider off. >>> >>> 18. >>> Microphone Access >>> You've probably seen a request for microphone access when opening certain >>> apps for the first time. Many times, this request is totally legitimate, >>> and >>> needed for key features for those apps. However, you never know if an app >>> is >>> using that microphone access for shady reasons. >>> To manage which apps have access to your iPhone's microphone, check out >>> Settings -> Privacy -> Microphone. Here, you will find a list of all apps >>> that are approved to use your microphone. Disable any and all by tapping >>> the >>> slider next to each app. >>> >>> 19. >>> Camera Access >>> For apps like Snapchat, camera access is essential to function - how else >>> are you going to use those classic filters? However, there might be apps >>> on >>> your iPhone you don't want using your camera. >>> In that case, you'd want to disable camera access for those apps. Check >>> out >>> Settings -> Privacy -> Camera. From here, disable the switch next to any >>> apps that you'd rather not have using the cameras on your iPhone. >>> >>> 20. >>> Location Services >>> Location services are necessary for apps such as Maps or Waze - your >>> iPhone >>> needs to know your location in order to properly give you directions. >>> Apps >>> like Snapchat can use your location when taking photos to apply >>> interesting >>> and unique filters only available where you currently are. While location >>> services make certain apps fun, other apps may not be so forthcoming. >>> If you want to disable location services for certain apps, go to. >>> Settings >>> -> Privacy -> Locations Services. You could always disable "Location >>> Services" entirely, however, you'd lose access to all location functions. >>> That's probably not going to fly for you, so it'd be better to go through >>> each app, making to sure to set the apps you don't want accessing to your >>> location to "Never." >>> >>> 21. >>> Recently Deleted Photos >>> When you delete a photo, it's gone for good. Right? Not so much. Apple >>> saves >>> your deleted photos in a folder titled "Recently Deleted" for 30 days >>> before >>> actually deleting said photos. If someone were to gain access to your >>> phone, >>> they'd have access to any photos deleted within 30 days from that time. >>> You don't need to be privacy-focused to realize that could be a bad >>> situation. To make sure those deleted photos stay that way, head to the >>> Recently Deleted folder in the Photos app, then delete your photos all >>> over >>> again. >>> >>> 22. >>> App Store Purchases >>> Let's say you decide to buy an app. You leave your iPhone for a moment, >>> but >>> as you do, someone manages to break in and gain access to the App Store. >>> Because you just purchased an app, the App Store might not require your >>> password before buying another app, so this person can buy as many >>> expensive >>> apps as he or she wishes. >>> Let's prevent this. If you use Touch ID, go to Settings -> Touch ID & >>> Passcode. From here, enable Touch ID for iTunes & App Store. Just enter >>> your >>> iTunes password, and you'll be all set. >>> If you don't use Touch ID, tap on your name at the top of the Settings >>> page. >>> Then, go to iTunes & App Stores -> Password Settings. Set the preference >>> to >>> "Always Require" for maximum security. If you wish, you can also require >>> a >>> password for free downloads as well. >>> >>> 23. >>> Keep Messages >>> We love our messages. With iOS 11, we can even back up our messages to >>> the >>> cloud, to make sure we never lose them. However, as a user concerned >>> about >>> privacy, you may not want to keep your messages forever. Unfortunately >>> for >>> you, your iPhone does just that by default. >>> There's a bright side, though. You can set your iPhone to automatically >>> delete messages after a certain period of time. Just jump over to >>> Settings >>> -> Messages -> Keep Messages. Choose either "30 Days" or "1 Year," >>> -> whatever >>> your preference, and your iPhone will make sure your messages never see a >>> day beyond that time. >>> For more information on permanently deleting texts from your iPhone, >>> check >>> out the guide below. >>> >>> 24. >>> Allow Access When Locked >>> Your lock screen, by default, contains a treasure trove of personal >>> information, such as recent notifications, your Wallet, and the Today >>> View, >>> which is a collection of widgets of your most useful apps. Fortunately, >>> many >>> of the apps that contain this info can be specifically disabled from the >>> lock screen by going to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode. >>> From here, you can choose which apps you'd like to prevent access to from >>> your lock screen. If you'd rather not have others see your texts, emails, >>> or >>> app alerts, or if you'd prefer people not see information from your apps >>> in >>> the Today View, you can disable those apps and features here. >>> So, what do you think of our list? Does your iPhone feel more secure? Are >>> there any other settings you'd recommend disabling? Let us know in the >>> comments below! >>> . Follow Gadget Hacks on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and >>> Instagram >>> . 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