NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Apple has added an extra layer of protection for its customers, the company announced on Monday.
Stolen Device Protection is the latest armor against thieves and scammers.
“Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as home or work,” a spokesperson for the Fortune 500 company wrote. “[It] helps protect your accounts and personal information in case your iPhone is ever stolen.”
When enabled, Stolen Device Protection requires Face ID, and biometric authentication (your fingerprint) to access certain stored passwords and credit card information.
Another aspect of Stolen Device Protection is a “security delay,” which requires users to wait an hour and then perform a Face ID or Touch ID authentication to access the device. These requirements would prevent someone who has stolen your device and knows your passcode from making critical changes to your account or device, according to Apple.
Once Stolen Device Protection is enabled, all you need to do is mark your phone as lost or stolen in your Apple account to trigger the additional security features.
How to turn Stolen Device Protection on or off
- You can turn on Stolen Device Protection in Settings
- Go to Settings, then tap Face ID & Passcode
- Enter your device passcode
- Tap to turn Stolen Device Protection on or off
To turn on Stolen Device Protection you must use two-factor authentication for your Apple ID and set up or enable the following on your iPhone: a device passcode; Face ID or Touch ID; Find My; and Significant Locations* (location services).
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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