Thieves can steal and lock you out of your Apple ID if they know your iPhone password - here are key settings to stop them.
after seeing someone use the Lock Screen password to unlock the phone in a public place like a bar. The attackers quickly use the password to take over the Apple ID by setting up an impenetrable new security key. This essentially locks the victim out of their own Apple account.
After that, the attackers can use the device to rack up purchases using the victim’s cards until they get canceled. And they can wipe the phone completely and sell it, since your Apple ID no longer prevents the handset’s reactivation. If this has already happened to you, then you probably know Apple usually doesn’t offer much help. And that’s something the company has to change so thieves can no longer employ the method above to take over iPhones and get complete control over someone’s Apple ID. Until that happens, I’ll show you two key iPhone settings to change so that thieves won’t be able to get into your Apple ID.
Then ensure you always use Face ID when you’re out and about. If the first authentication attempt fails, try again rather than inputting the password in a public place. Also, change that password occasionally if you think other people know it.The Journal described because a six-digit password is easy to remember. If you’re using only four digits, it’s even easier. Follow these steps to set up
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