Strong passwordThe first step to protecting your phone is by setting a strong password. Using a combination of characters and numbers is important.
Disable BluetoothKeeping your Bluetooth on will leave you exposed to potential hackers. Thus, switch it off whenever you are in public.
Turn off WiFiLike Bluetooth, leaving your WiFi on will attract hackers. To avoid this it is important to keep your phone's WiFi off.
Activate 'find my phone'Enable the 'find my phone' option before taking the trip. This will help you find it even if you have lost the phone.
Enable remote wiping Remote wiping is an Apple feature that ensures users without the authority to access the phone will not see any sensitive data you might have.
Turn off cookiesThe auto fills and cookies are an easier option as they fill in your data especially the forms and other data but these are a security threat. So make sure to turn off cookies.
Update your deviceUpdates are the easiest way to protect your phone as they upgrade the security patches. These help to identify the new vulnerabilities.
Be carefulAvoid placing your phone on tabletops or other places from where they can be easily stolen. Also, be mindful of pickpockets.
Activate two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. It is important to enable this feature for email, banking and social media.