Experts are alarming about iPhone settings that can make users vulnerable to hackers.
WiFi settings, known as “Auto-Join,” automatically connect your phone and other devices to public hotspots and networks in places such as coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and more.
This feature definitely seems convenient as users don't need to search the WiFi network itself, but it also opens the door to hackers and offers access to personal information such as passwords, photos, bank accounts and more. there is.
If a hacker is hosting a hotspot in a location, the phone may automatically connect and connect to the network and allow access to Cybercriminals to your data.
Hackers often set up their WiFi network with names that look similar to legitimate things like “Cafe1” and expect to accidentally connect.
Once connected, cybercriminals can use online victim profiling to steal identity and data from what they enter online. You can also install malware on your device so that your data can be accessed even after you disconnect.
By leaving WiFi, the device becomes vulnerable to key reinstallation attacks (also known as “crack” attacks), manipulating protected access via encryption keys, and networking when at close range Establish a secure connection that steals data above.
The National Security Agency (NSA) advises iPhone users to connect to public WiFi in general, and people connected to external networks should turn off Bluetooth if they are not using it He added that it is necessary.
Leaving Bluetooth can lead to a “Blueborne” attack. This is when a hacker controls the device without interaction from the phone user. This could lead to cyberspy, data theft, or ransomware attacks.
Turning off the “Auto-Goin” setting is very easy. To open settings on your iPhone, select WiFi and scroll until “Auto-Participate Hotspots” appears.
There are three options: never join or ask for automatically. Experts warn against selecting auto and advise users to choose on their behalf or ask them to participate.
To add a level of security, technology experts also suggest disabling the auto-connect network settings that automatically connect devices to known networks.
To prevent your phone from connecting to an external network, turn off the wifi before leaving the house.
Additionally, if you temporarily connect to a network outside your home that you don't plan to use again, you can delete it by tapping on the network and forgetting and selecting this network.
On the other hand, if you plan to use it regularly, there is also the option to allow that particular network to be automatically combined if the device is connected, if that particular network is connected.
The NSA also advises iPhone users to restart their devices weekly, so that hackers cannot manipulate open URLs or run code to install malware. Turning off the phone completely will not only reset all open web pages and apps, but you will also be logged out of your bank account.
