Getting your iPhone stolen is a nightmare. Even worse is when the crook locks you out of your own phone. To make matters turn from terrible to impossible is when Apple can't help you get access to ...

Having an unlocked iPhone–without so much as a four-digit barrier between you and some subway snatcher–is asking for trouble. Four-digit passcodes or PINs were the only way to secure the earliest ...

How do I change the passcode on my iPhone? It’s easy to change your iPhone passcode: all you need is the existing code and these instructions.

To turn it on, make sure your iPhone is up-to-date and open the Settings app. Then tap the “Face ID and passcode” option, find the Stolen Device Protection option and start setting it up.

By default, ‌iPhone‌ passcodes are six digits, but Apple includes options to create a four-digit passcode, or a longer numeric or alphanumeric passcode.

A stolen phone is a nightmare scenario for so many. Not only does this introduce a new and potentially excessive financial strain (the average smartphone in 2023 costs $718.23), but a lost phone can ...

A complex but concerning method of gaining control over a user's iPhone and permanently locking them out the device appears to be on the rise, CNN reported. Some iPhone thieves are exploiting a ...

One of the best things about iPhones is their security features, but a recent bout of thefts has led people to question some of Apple’s safeguards. One of the best things about iPhones is their ...

Your face makes for a very good security check, but your passcode remains a weak spot. Here's how to change it to keep your iPhone data safe by changing your lock screen passcode. People tend to make ...

My employer requires an 8+ digit alphanumeric passcode (and certain other security settings) in order to connect to the employer's email system. That requirement was a monumental pain before Touch ID.