Phone theft has become a gateway to your accounts
Today, having your iPhone stolen means much more than losing the device itself.
If the phone is not properly configured, criminals may gain access to:
- • Emails
- • Social media accounts
- • Banking apps
- • Personal applications
That is why enabling the right protections is essential.
1. Enable Apple's Stolen Device Protection
Apple introduced an important feature called Stolen Device Protection.
It requires biometric authentication for sensitive actions, even if the device is already unlocked.
To enable it:
- • Open Settings
- • Go to Face ID & Passcode
- • Enable “Stolen Device Protection”
2. Disable access while iPhone is locked
Some features remain available even when the device is locked.
This can be exploited during thefts.
To disable them:
1. Open Settings -> Face ID & Passcode
2. Scroll to the section "Allow Access When Locked"
3. Disable Control Center, Wallet, Accessories, Notifications and anything else you prefer
3. Enable Find My iPhone
Find My iPhone allows you to:
- • Locate the device
- • Lock it remotely
- • Erase your data
Also enable the option to keep location active even when powered off.
This increases recovery chances
and makes reselling the device harder.
To do this:
1. Open Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Location Services -> Share My Location -> Find My iPhone
2. Enable all options
4. Use a secure password manager
Even with a protected iPhone, your accounts still depend on your passwords.
Weak or reused passwords, or storing them insecurely in apps like Notes, can make invasions easier after a theft.
iSenhas protects your credentials with advanced encryption and biometric authentication.
iSenhas anti-theft protection
Imagine using your phone on the street and someone suddenly snatching it from your hand.
iSenhas includes an extra security layer that goes beyond the iPhone system itself. Designed for the big cities reality.
While the app is in use, it monitors the device accelerometer.
If it detects abrupt movement, such as a possible theft, the app automatically locks and requires authentication again.
Why is this important?
Without protection, the attacker may continue accessing iSenhas.
With protection enabled, access is automatically interrupted.
Conclusion
Protecting your iPhone against theft requires more than just a lock code.
Combining system settings with smart security tools significantly improves your protection.
The sooner you configure these protections, the lower the risk of losing your accounts together with your device.
