Have you purchased the latest Apple iPhone 16? Or do you have any of the prior smartphones in the tech giant's portfolio?.

Apple's iPhones are well-known for their advanced security features against cyber threats, which is one of the primary reasons why fans prefer to invest in them. However, scammers and fraudsters have devised new techniques to break security and steal personal information and passwords.

In addition to targeting users through malicious apps, public Wi-Fi networks, iCloud, location monitoring, and privacy concerns, scammers are attempting to break the security net via phishing assaults on email apps such as Gmail and Outlook.

The UAE Cyber Security Council provides security guidelines to safeguard your iPhone from being compromised as the World Wide Web landscape evolves.

Here are five methods for keeping your device safe:

  1. The authority has recommended iPhone users to frequently update their Apple ID password. Apple's support department recommends that users create a strong password for their accounts that has at least eight characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as a number. The tech behemoth also encourages customers not to reveal their account passwords, verification codes, or account security information.
  2. The UAE authority advises you to remove any unusual gadgets from your iCloud account.
  3. Users should turn on two-factor authentication for their accounts. According to Apple support, two-factor authentication is intended to ensure that the user is the only one who has access to the account, even if another person knows the password. When you first log in to your account on a new device, it will prompt you for a verification code, which will be displayed on your device.
  4. The UAE government stated that one approach to protect your device is to disable access to superfluous programs, as fraudsters can steal your information through suspicious or dangerous software.
  5. The authority added that consumers should always verify Apple's security notifications.

The latest iPhone 16 versions were released in the UAE on September 20, with enthusiastic iPhone lovers flocking to malls as early as 5 a.m. to get their hands on the new gadgets. iPhone aficionados from all around the world traveled to the UAE for a day to purchase the latest releases.