securing_your_devices
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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. | 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. | ||
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+ | ====Enable auto-wipe ==== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | ===iOS === | ||
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+ | * Settings / Face ID & Passcode / Erase Data | ||
====Replace sensitive identifiers with pseudonyms==== | ====Replace sensitive identifiers with pseudonyms==== | ||
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===Device-based protection === | ===Device-based protection === | ||
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Recent versions of the iOS software require you to put in your passcode before " | Recent versions of the iOS software require you to put in your passcode before " | ||
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Before you install a major update to your computer' | Before you install a major update to your computer' | ||
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+ | ===Enable auto-update if there is a low risk of incompatibility === | ||
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+ | For devices where an update is unlikely to break your workflow โ perhaps your mobile device โ consider enabling auto-update. That way, you never need to think about installing software updates yourself. | ||
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