04/21/2025

Your iPhone is a Target for Thieves

Do this to help protect your data

If you're lucky, getting your Apple iPhone stolen results only in a temporary headache. But that is not the case for everyone.

Some people have had to deal with serious financial fallout, identity theft and the loss of years' worth of personal data. Michael Mathews, who is suing Apple over access to his data, alleges that the theft of his iPhone and Apple's withholding of the files stored in his iCloud account meant the end of his consulting business.

That doesn't have to be you. By taking a few precautions, you can dramatically reduce the fallout that comes with a lost or stolen iPhone. Most of these tips won't take more than a few moments to complete. Here's what you should make sure to do while you still have your iPhone, and what you should keep in mind if it ever gets stolen.

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