How can I check whether my iPhone has been compromised?
I may be overthinking this, but I want to make sure my iPhone is secure and hasn't been compromised. I haven't seen anything obviously suspicious, and I've already…
iOS security
Is it safe to open a PDF from an unknown source on an iPhone?
I need an expensive textbook for school, and a classmate sent me a PDF copy that they got from somewhere else. I don't know where it came from,…
I Tapped a Fake Tracking Button and Unknown Apps Appeared on My iPhone—What Should I Do?
I was trying to track an order and repeatedly tapped what looked like the tracking button, but it turned out to be a green advertisement button. Shortly afterward,…
Is a Properly Reset Used iPhone as Secure as a New One?
My S23 recently died, and I'm thinking about buying a second-hand iPhone to save money. My main concern is privacy and security: after the previous owner signs out…
Why do payment apps require a full device lock instead of using their own app lock?
I recently started using Google Wallet, and it requires me to enable a screen lock on the entire phone. I understand that payments need strong security, but why…