Security updates
The importance of constant and timely updating of the operating system certainly does not need to be emphasized. iPhones with the operating system iOS 16 and later offer, in addition to the iOS update itself, the option of automatic installation of quick security updates and system files. If you want to activate this option, start on your iPhone Settings -> General -> Software Update. Click on Automatic update and activate the item Security response and system files.
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Access from the lock screen
You can largely control the contents of your iPhone's lock screen. If you want to set notification previews not to appear when locked, run on your iPhone Settings -> Notifications. In the Previews section, choose whether the notification previews should be displayed when unlocking, or never. You can make further customizations in Settings -> Face ID & Passcode, when you head all the way down into the section Allow access when locked and deactivate the desired items.
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Advanced data protection
If you own an iPhone with iOS 16.3 or later, you can also activate a feature called Advanced Data Protection. As part of this feature, you get, for example, new and more secure options for backing up your data with end-to-end encryption. Enabling the recovery key or setting up a recovery contact is necessary to enable Advanced Data Protection. If you have to yours Apple Unfortunately, you will have to remove the IDs of devices logged in that do not support this feature from your account. You turn on advanced data protection in Settings -> Panel with your name -> iCloud, where you tap the item Advanced data protection.
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Security check
iPhones with iOS 16 and later allow you to perform a so-called security check, in which you can take additional actions to improve security and increase your privacy. If you want to start a security scan on your iPhone, run it Settings -> Privacy & Security. Aim all the way down and tap the item Security check. Click here Manage sharing and access and check the appropriate items.
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Security of deleted and private photos
For some time, the iOS operating system has offered the option of not showing an album with hidden photos. With the arrival of iOS 16, users got even more options in this direction. If you want, you can secure hidden and deleted photo albums with Face ID. Run on iPhone to activate this option Settings -> Photos. Head to the Albums section and activate the item there Use Face ID.
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