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Contents

01The 5 rules to remember
02How an account actually gets stolen
03Start with your email address
04Securing your Apple account
05Using Apple's Passwords app
06Creating good passwords
07Turning on two-factor authentication (2FA)
08Understanding passkeys
09Securing Instagram step by step
10Avoiding phishing
11Physically securing your iPhone
12What to do if your iPhone is stolen
13What to do if an account is hacked
14A 20-minute security checklist
15Advanced level
16Checking your iPhone with MVT
17Practical tips
18Official sources

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Card 14A 20-minute security checklist

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Apple account

Check that Apple 2FA is on.Check the trusted phone number.Check every device linked to the Apple account.Add a recovery contact.Turn on Stolen Device Protection.

iPhone

Face ID on.Hard-to-guess passcode.iOS up to date.Find My iPhone on.

Password manager

Open the Passwords app.Check the Security section.Fix compromised passwords.Fix reused passwords.Start using automatically generated passwords.

Main email

Unique password.2FA on.Recovery number correct.Recovery address correct.No unknown device signed in.

Instagram

Email address correct.Phone number correct.Unique password.2FA on.Backup codes saved.Sessions and devices checked.Third-party apps checked.

Tips

Use a different « + » address for every new signup.Turn on Hide My Email if you subscribe to iCloud+.If you own a domain name, turn on catch-all and use one address per service.Keep one address for sensitive accounts and never publish it.Replace security question answers with random strings.Set notification previews to « When Unlocked ».Turn on the SIM PIN and change the carrier default.

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