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  2. How To Tech: Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen ...

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    Stolen Device Protection is a new setting that's included with the latest iOS release, version 17.3. ... With Stolen Device Protection turned on, the phone will now require a Face ID or Touch ID ...

  3. What can phone makers and users do to combat device theft? - AOL

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    iPhone users can also use a feature called Stolen Device Protection, which when turned on requires additional security measures to access key security and personal data settings if the phone ...

  4. Bootloader unlocking - Wikipedia

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    An unlocked bootloader, showing additional available options. Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that makes secure boot possible. It can make advanced customizations possible, such as installing custom firmware.

  5. Smartphone kill switch - Wikipedia

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    A smartphone kill switch is a software-based [1] security feature that allows a smartphone's owner to remotely render it inoperable if it is lost or stolen, thereby deterring theft. There have been a number of initiatives to legally require kill switches on smartphones.

  6. SIM swap scam - Wikipedia

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    A SIM swap scam (also known as port-out scam, SIM splitting, [1] simjacking, and SIM swapping) [2] is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification in which the second factor or step is a text message (SMS) or call placed to a mobile telephone.

  7. Find and remove unusual activity on your AOL account

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    • Recent activity - Devices or browsers that recently signed in. • Apps connected to your account - Apps you've given permission to access your info. • Recent account changes - Shows the last 3 password changes. Click show all to see all changes. IP addresses in Recent activity

  8. iPhone users urged to add Stolen Device Protection ...

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    Apple rolled out an update to its iOS operating system this week with a feature called Stolen Device Protection that makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings ...

  9. Apple launches new stolen device protection in IOS 17.3: What ...

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    How to turn on stolen device protection on iPhone The security feature is only available once an iPhone is updated to IOS 17.3, and must be turned on before the device is stolen.