Having your iPhone stolen is traumatic enough, but knowing that your most intimate information is also in the hands of unscrupulous individuals is even more painful. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to ensure that even if thieves find a way to steal your iPhone, they won’t be able to get their hands on your data.
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Your iPhone’s passcode can easily be used against you. Thieves have long used the trick of looking over someone’s shoulder to see their iPhone’s passcode before stealing it. Once they have that code, it’s easy to access all of your personal information, and they can even use it to disable built-in security features like Find My tracking. You can prevent this by covering your phone when you need to type in your passcode, but you can also use a stronger, more complex passcode.
While iCloud Keychain is great for managing passwords, you should be aware that your iPhone passcode can be used to access all of the data on the service. That means if someone gets into your phone, they can also get into your email, bank account, and other sensitive accounts. To be on the safe side, it’s better to switch to a dedicated password manager app that will protect you if your phone gets stolen.
There is no need to enable triggers for this automation. Open the Shortcuts app, go to the Automation tab, and select Create Personal Automation. Scroll down to the Focus section and select Lock Screen, then tap On Power On and click Next. Tap Add Action, use the search bar to find and add the following actions:
