3 Ways to Protect the Data in Your Apple Account

3 WAYS TO PROTECT THE DATA IN YOUR APPLE ACCOUNT

By Lookout, Inc.

How do I keep my private data private?“

USE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION on all your accounts especially the ones that hold sensitive data such as photos,

credit card numbers, and personally identifiable information.

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1. Visit https://appleid.apple.com and click on “Manage your Apple ID”

2. Log in with your credentials

3. Click on “Password and Security”

4. Answer your security questions

5. Click on “Get Started” under “Two-Step Verification”

6. Click on “Continue”

7. Click on “Continue” again

8. Click on “Get Started”

9. Add a trusted device and enter the verification code that Apple will send to your device via SMS. Once your device is verified, click on “Continue”

10. Print your Recovery Key. Pro tip: you’ll need this key for the next step.

11. Enter your Recovery Key and click “Confirm”

12. Accept Apple’s terms and conditions and click “Enable two-step Verification”

13. You’re done!

USE A COMPLEX PASSWORD using at least 8 characters including

numbers, special characters, and that is not based on a dictionary word.

Alternatively, you can use a number of dictionary words to create a “passphrase."

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IF YOU MUST TAKE SEXY PHOTOS turn off iCloud’s and other services’

automatic backup options.

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