Privacy at Apple – how are its key apps kept secure?Privacy at AppleHow are its key apps kept secure
Privacy is a big deal these days, and Apple is increasingly making its protection of user data a...
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Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data
Two-factor authentication helps safeguard your Apple ID against unauthorized access. This is really important as your Apple ID stores...
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Virtual Private Networks – protect your privacy with NordVPNVirtual Private NetworkProtect your privacy with NordVPN
Explained: why you should safeguard your browsing, and why NordVPN is the way to go VPNs, or “virtual...
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Find My Device: how to track your lost Apple kit | iPadOS GuideFind My DeviceHow to track your lost Apple kit
Apple's Find My app allows users to track the last known location of all their devices, which can be...
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Security vulnerabilities – recent hacks hit WhatsApp and InstagramSecurity vulnerabilitiesRecent hacks hit WhatsApp and Instagram
A pretty serious Instagram security flaw has made the news this week, following on from a similarly worrying vulnerability...
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Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud
If you regularly sign up for new services, create accounts on websites, or enter competitions, you’ll know that...
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Secure your browsing – 7 tips for staying safe and private onlineSecure your browsing7 tips for staying safe and private online
From avoiding scams to using VPNs, these tips will keep you safe online – and keep your activity...
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Facebook Privacy: one last blunder to cap off 2018Facebook PrivacyOne last blunder to cap off 2018
Oh, Facebook. Not again. The New York Times has reportedly uncovered hundreds of pages of internal documents from...
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Account security: top tips for forgotten passwordsAccount securityTop tips for forgotten passwords
Keeping track of all your online accounts can be tricky, and with different requirements on every service, most...
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Power up your passwords in iOS 12Password PowerPower up your passwords in iOS 12
Apple’s latest iOS makes it easier than ever to ensure your passwords are strong and secure Passwords are...
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WhatsApp security PSA: don’t answer any calls until you’ve updatedWhatsApp security PSADon't answer any calls until you've updated
Do you use WhatsApp? With over a billion registered users worldwide, we'd say there's a pretty decent chance...
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Secure your data: 8 ways to avoid losing files and photosSecure your data8 ways to avoid losing files and photos
Never lose data and documents, even if your device is stolen or destroyed So your iPhone slipped from...
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USB Restricted Mode: why is Apple blocking police hacking tools?USB Restricted ModeWhy is Apple blocking police hacking tools?
The latest update for iPhone and iPad quietly introduced a security feature which blocks hacking tools like the...
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Passcodes: set a secure passcode | iOS 13 GuidePasscodesSet a secure passcode
If a passcode hasn’t been enabled on your device, it’s worth setting one up to avoid unwanted access...
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Face ID: using facial recognition | iOS 13 GuideFace IDUsing facial recognition
Newer iPhones no longer use fingerprint scanning; instead, they use an advanced facial recognition system called Face ID....
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Lock access: disable access when locked | iOS 13 GuideLock accessDisable access when locked
The iPhone may seem completely secure when locked, but some items can still be viewed – including Notification...
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Privacy Settings: choose which details to share | iOS 13 GuidePrivacy settingsChoose which details to share
Some apps can access your location, contacts, calendar events, reminders, and pictures. To check which apps use these,...
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Touch ID: secure fingerprint scanning | iOS 13 GuideTouch IDSecure fingerprint scanning
If you have an older iPhone, the Home button has a built-in fingerprint sensor that can be used...
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Erasing data: protect your data with auto-erase | iOS 13 GuideErasing dataProtect your data with auto-erase
The iPhone offers additional security to keep data safe if your device is stolen. Go to Settings, then...
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Emergency SOS: quickly call emergency services | iOS 13 GuideEmergency SOSQuickly call emergency services
iOS has an Emergency SOS feature which calls the emergency services fast, and can alert your loved ones...
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