You may not be aware of this but the location of your iPad 3G or iPhone is constantly being tracked. Also, each time you create backups or sync your device that information is being logged. If you are using default security settings anyone can access your personal data and location. The fact that this data [...]
You may not be aware of this but the location of your iPad 3G or iPhone is constantly being tracked. Also, each time you create backups or sync your device that information is being logged.
If you are using default security settings anyone can access your personal data and location. The fact that this data is unencrypted can leave the door wide open to a potential breach.
You may not be able to prevent this data from being logged from your iOS 4 device, but you will be pleased to know it’s quick and simple to keep your backups and other data on lockdown. It only takes one click to do the trick.
Adding an extra layer of security to your iPad and encrypting your personal backups only takes a few seconds. To make your location data accessible by password only simply follow these few steps listed below. This applies to both the iPad and iPhone.
- Plug your iDevice into your computer
- Connect to iTunes
- From the iTunes menu select your device
- On the devices main screen scroll to the bottom
- Click on “Encrypt iPad Backup”, or “iPhone” of course
- Enter a custom password of your choice
There you go, not so hard is it? These few simple steps can really give you peace of mind if security is important to you. When it comes to creating a password be sure to put some thought into picking one that is impossible to hack. Some of the world’s greatest hackers might refer to that last bit of advice as an oxymoron, but as long as you pick something you know nobody else will think of you’ll be safe.
Cybercrime is constantly on the rise and was near the top of last years largest grossing industries. Every little bit you do to make your phones or tablets more secure can make a difference.
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