Encrypt And Password Protect Your Device

Nowadays it’s super easy to password-protect your device when you first get it. You can use Face ID or Touch ID and add a passcode if you have an iPhone, so it’s harder to hack. On Android devices, it’s as easy as adding your fingerprint and passcode as well. On an iPhone or iPad, adding a passcode also securely encrypts everything on your device, making it impossible to access without knowing (or guessing) the passcode.

That doesn’t mean your devices are uncrackable. There are still ways for someone to hack your iPhone if they have the right equipment. Although this is mostly confined to law enforcement agencies and professional cybercriminals, that still doesn’t mean you should make it any easier. In fact, if you choose a longer alphanumeric password, it could take years to crack — assuming of course your password isn’t something obvious like your dog’s name or your favorite sports team.