How hackers can hack your iPhone?

iPhones are becoming trendy day by day. Therefore, these are more likely to be hacked instead of android phones. So, it becomes very important that iphone user must know how their devices can be hacked. So here are some techniques used by hackers to do so.

Different ways by which hackers can your device.

1. Remotely download an app to your iPhone

A lot of apps are currently available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store which can help you to install some malicious apps on your iPhone/iPad. In order to get remote access to your device, the app will ask you to give permission. To give permission, just click on Install. This will activate the feature which helps the app to get system access.

You can find out if the app can get your personal information such as contacts or other personal information by opening the app’s Settings in the App Store or Play Store and reading the privacy policy and the terms of service. The app may also display some notifications that you can read through.

So if you don’t want the app to use your device, don’t click on Install button.

2. Malware can be installed in your iPhone/ipad from other countries

Apple iOS devices may get infected by malware. There are websites that offer cyber security services such as Doxbin or Click9 for $10 a year. These two websites claim to remove malware on your phone and check for malware even before you install an app or virus. These websites offer their services by using your mobile phone network.

Some of the apps that can be installed using these two services are Virus Scanner Pro, Antivirus Pro and Malware Scanner Pro. Virus Scanner Pro claims to detect 600,000 of new malicious files on your phone or iPad. Malware Scanner Pro may also steal your contacts and other personal information by searching your phone. These malware scan apps also offer some additional features such as a photo photo viewer and an app downloader.

You can also check if your device has any viruses and keep it updated by using AVG Anti-Virus software for Apple iOS devices. This program provides virus scanning, memory cleanup and system optimization. AVG Anti-Virus was launched by AVG Technologies in 2006 and it was the most popular virus scanner for mobile phones and other operating systems before. It also offers anti-theft features and provides threat hunting services. You can also find the latest virus and other malware apps in AVG mobile marketplace.

Do you know that iPhone/iPad can be hacked if someone shares his Wi-Fi password with you? This can allow the hacker to access your Wi-Fi network or gain access to your contacts, browsing history and documents stored on your device. The hacker can also monitor your device in case he is on the same network as you.

Don’t forget to only share your Wi-Fi password with your devices that you trust. You can also make sure your personal information is protected with the help of security software.

4. iOS 8 authentication

In order to make your device secure, you can set a four-digit passcode. While setting a four-digit passcode, you will get a notification message saying “I set a 4-digit passcode.” You will have to set the same passcode for every device that you want to use. In order to make your Apple device secure, you can also set a passcode that’s less than 8 characters long. The passcode can be changed anytime with the help of the free iOS app Passcode Keeper.

You can also download iOS 8 keyboard from the App Store. You can find these iOS 8 keyboard apps on the App Store. The iOS 8 keyboard apps is easy to use and uses autocorrect and predictive text instead of making you type words.

You can also go to the Settings > General > Accessibility > General Speak Screen Selector and enable it to switch on and off autocorrect and predictive text on the touch keyboard of your Apple device.

5. Privacy concerns with other apps

Most of the apps that we use in our everyday life may not be secure as the security features of Apple devices are limited. Even the most trusted apps that we use on our iPhones and iPads can have vulnerabilities. The hacks that are found in iOS 8 keyboard app and certain other apps on the App Store are just some of the examples.

The biggest problem with apps is that not many people check whether the app is secure and if the app has any security vulnerabilities. It is better to avoid using the app or to just install a new app. You can always opt for an app from the App Store that is free of any security vulnerabilities.

6. Unauthorised data transfer

If you want to use your iPhone or iPad for business purposes, you must be careful about using the apps. You must make sure that the company you are using is affiliated with the company you want to register for. Any organization that sells data from personal devices to commercial data collectors should be a trusted one. To avoid any unauthorized data transfer on your device, you can always turn off the USB data transfer setting on your iPhone or iPad.

You can also make sure that the devices you use for personal and business purposes are authenticated and unauthorised data transfer will not occur. For this, you can always install apps that are VPN compatible on your devices to ensure your data protection.

7. HTTPS on Safari browser

Safari browser on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has an improved security feature that allows the user to make sure that the website you are visiting uses HTTPS instead of HTTP. This ensures that the information that you are sharing with the website you are visiting is encrypted, which encrypts it so that no one can read the content.

If you haven’t been using a browser that supports HTTPS, you can switch to such a browser immediately. It is recommended that you should always use HTTPS when you are using any website. It is also advisable to avoid sharing any of your personal information with websites that do not use HTTPS.

8. Enabling iCloud keychain

If you own an Apple device, you can use iCloud Keychain on your iOS device to keep your passwords and important information encrypted. You can also use iCloud Keychain to securely share data between your devices with Apple devices. This way, you will be able to make sure that no one can read your passwords when you are using your device.