Apple pushed out a security update for iPhone this week featuring a brand-new Stolen Device Protection for iPhone feature.
Stolen Device Protection restricts the user's ability to make critical changes to the device settings when the device is not in a familiar location such as the user's home.
The feature is part of the iOS 17.3 update and designed to stop criminals who have the device's passcode from causing too much damage.
Slowing down the ability of thieves to make critical changes to a stolen device buys victims valuable time to secure their Apple accounts and mark the device as lost or stolen, according to Apple.
After entering the device passcode, the screen will display the option to turn Stolen Device Protection on or off.
In order to set up the new protections, the Apple ID must have two-factor authentication enabled.
The feature should be turned off before selling, trading, or giving away the iPhone.
Take certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet.
Use your iPhone to set up a new device (for example, Quick Start.
Users may also be required to wait an hour to make security tweaks or changes to the Apple ID, Apple explained.
This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:20:04 +0000