Is iPhone secure from hackers?

Many users consider the iPhone to be a very secure gadget, partly due to the closed space of the Apple system. However, no device is perfect in terms of security. So we want to ask this question, can your iPhone be hacked, and what are the risks in this regard?

What exactly does it mean to hack an iPhone?

Hacking is a vague term that is often misused. The time is commonly used for illegal access to a computer network. But in the case of the iPhone, hacking can be related to any of the following items:

- Access the private information of people stored on the iPhone.

- Monitor or use an iPhone remotely without the knowledge or consent of the owner.

- Change the way the iPhone works by using additional software or hardware.

Technically, someone who can identify your gadget's password can be considered a hacker. Installing software on your iPhone to spy on your activities may be what you expect from a "hacker." We should also mention jailbreak when we are talking about hacking. Jailbreak refers to installing custom firmware on the gadget. This is one of the most modern definitions of hacking, and it is widely used.

Malware is another problem that has already plagued the iPhone. Some of the apps in the App Store have been identified as malware. So we need to identify the security weaknesses in the Safari browser. These weaknesses allowed hackers to install spyware to weaken  Apple's security  and steal iPhone users' personal information.

After all, users should pay attention to this hacking issue. Hacker groups, governments, and all kinds of people are always looking for ways to break Apple's security system. If you have been following the news about iPhone hacking, you have probably come across vital information about  iPhone hacking  many times. These types of hacks are often done by exploiting unknown security weaknesses, and most of the time, Apple's company fixes them immediately.

Your iPhone can not be used remotely.

One of the features of the iPhone is that it can not be controlled through remote control applications such as TeamViewer. However, such a feature is used for macOS, iOS and does not allow these apps to do something. This means that to control the iPhone remotely, you must first jailbreak it, and iPhone remote control is not possible without jailbreaking or the presence of dangerous security weaknesses.

iOS uses a solid licensing system to grant access to services and data. When you install a new app, you are usually asked to access the camera or location. Applications cannot access this information without permission from users. There is no level of approval in iOS that provides full access to the system, and each application is placed in a separate space from the rest of the system. This process prevents a malicious application from accessing the rest of the system, such as personal information and data. After all, you should always pay attention to the permissions of the applications. For example, a simple application does not need to access the contact list, and if this permission is provided, it will be able to transfer the list to its servers. While this may violate Apple's rules, it can be done anyway.

Although worrying about hacking an iPhone is a genuine concern, seemingly secure applications that politely seek permission can still be more dangerous. Finally, we have to reiterate that if you are very concerned about this, it is better to pay more attention to the permissions of the applications.

Apple ID and iCloud Security

Your Apple ID (the same as the iCloud account) is probably more vulnerable to being hacked than the iPhone itself. Like other online accounts, there are several ways to access the details of this account. For this reason, it is always recommended to enable a two-step login to get a code each time you want to log in to your account. Of course, to receive this code, you can also use your mobile number. Taking advantage of the two-step entry does not mean 100% security because, for example, by using "social engineering," there is a possibility to circumvent this method.

What can be said about iPhone spyware?

Concerned parents or suspicious spouses usually welcome spyware, and by installing such applications, these people can monitor the activity of the regarded person. These apps can't work on regular iOS, requiring jailbroken iPhones. Jailbreaking is also not recommended for ordinary users because it creates new security problems, and some applications cannot be installed on such iPhones.

After jailbreaking the desired iPhone, they install this monitoring service and can observe the phone's activities. For example, they will view the text of all messages, contact details, and even recorded photos and videos. But as we said, hacking an iPhone is only possible by jailbreaking it.

Some time ago, when the jailbreak of iOS 13.5 became possible, Apple quickly released an update that blocked this process. In any case, spying on other people is illegal and immoral, and jailbreaking exposes the iPhone even more, to get hacked.

Wi-Fi vulnerability

No matter which phone you use, wireless networks are still one of the biggest threats to cell phone security. Hackers often use a "  man in the middle attack  " method in which fake wireless networks are set up to launch an attack after a user connects to that network. By analyzing the traffic exchanged, these people will probably see the information received and sent to your phone. If this information is not encrypted, they can access passwords, account details, and other sensitive information. For this reason, security experts always recommend that you avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi networks as much as possible. Even if you do, use secure VPNs to encrypt all exchanged information.

As you can see, even iPhones are not entirely safe from being hacked. We have to reiterate that hacking important people's iPhones is mainly done by using security weaknesses, and ordinary users do not usually use such weaknesses. But in any case, if you are concerned about the security of the iPhone and your devices in general, you can increase the security of your devices by using simple recommendations.

Increase the security of Apple iPhones

- Activating the Limit Ad Tracking feature

One of the features offered in iPhones and iPads, or rather iOS, is the Limit Ad Tracking feature, which restricts the access of various applications to your information of providing ads related to your personal needs and tastes. We recommend that you disable this feature on your phone to increase your phone's security.

- Disabling Location-Based Ads

Another feature offered on iPhones is the Location-Based Ads feature, which identifies your location and displays ads on your iPhone. By disabling this feature, you can  increase the security of your iPhone.

- Disabling automatic connection to Wi-Fi networks

Connecting to free Wi-Fi networks can be very pleasant, but in some cases, it can be a way for profiteers to exploit you. Therefore, we recommend never connecting to unreliable and anonymous Wi-Fi networks.

- Create a more complicated password consisting of letters

By default, you can set a 6-digit password for your iPhone, but did you know it is also possible to use letter passwords on iPhones! Abusing this feature is undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to increase the security of the iPhone.

- SIM PIN activation

You are probably familiar with the SIM card PIN. The SIM card PIN is a separate password that is assigned to the SIM card. Each time the phone is turned off and on again, the user must enter this password, so the SIM card is unlocked and usable. So enabling this feature can also help you increase your iPhone's security.

- Restrict lock screen information and activities

When the screen of your iPhone is locked, certain information is displayed on it. For example, notifications are visible in this mode. The user will do certain things from the same lock screen. For instance, it can see the content of new messages received and presented as notifications or even communicate directly. If you want to maximize the security of your iPhone, we recommend that you limit the actions that can be done on the iPhone lock screen as much as possible.