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--- securing_your_devices [2019/08/14 19:57] – neil
+++ securing_your_devices [2019/08/15 08:53] – neil
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   * [[securing_your_devices#Use a privacy screen / shield on your devices|Use a privacy screen / shield on your devices]]
   * [[securing_your_devices#Limit what is shown on your lock screen|Limit what is shown on your lock screen]]
+  * [[securing_your_devices#Enable auto-wipe|Enable auto-wipe]]
   * [[securing_your_devices#Replace sensitive identifiers with pseudonyms|Replace sensitive identifiers with pseudonyms]]
   * [[securing_your_devices#Don't charge from public USB ports|Don't charge from public USB ports]]
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 In particular, if you use your phone for [[two-factor_authentication|two-factor authentication]] via a message, if that message pops up on the lock screen, someone who has stolen or found your phone would see that code.
+====Enable auto-wipe ====
+If your device offers it, set it up to wipe automatically after sufficient incorrect password entries. However, make sure you take regular backups, as an annoyed child or curious toddler could, if left alone with your phone, wipe your device.
+===iOS ===
+  * Settings / Face ID & Passcode / Erase Data
 ====Replace sensitive identifiers with pseudonyms====
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 Before you install a major update to your computer's operating system, check that any software you rely on works with, and has been tested with, the updated version. Otherwise, while you might have the most up-to-date and secure operating system, your ability to use your computer productively could be severely impacted.
+===Enable auto-update if there is a low risk of incompatibility ===
+For devices where an update is unlikely to break your workflow — perhaps your mobile device — consider enabling auto-update. That way, you never need to think about installing software updates yourself.