New Stolen Device Protection Coming With The Upcoming iOS 17.3

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On the heels of iOS 17.2 being released to the public yesterday, Apple has seeded developers with the first iOS 17.3 beta. Notably, a brand new security feature is available to test with the update called Stolen Device Protection for iPhone.

Earlier this year, WSJ’s Joanna Stern investigated a rise in iPhone thefts in public places like bars. The tactic usually involved attackers observing victims entering their passcodes before stealing their iPhones and then using that to immediately change their Apple ID password and lock the owners out of their accounts and even iCloud backups.

With iOS 17.3, Apple is debuting a clever solution to this rare but frustrating threat: Stolen Device Protection for iPhone.

Here’s how Apple describes the new security feature in iOS 17.3:

Testing is now available for Stolen Device Protection. This new feature adds an additional layer of security in the unlikely case that someone has stolen your phone and also obtained your passcode.

Accessing your saved passwords requires Face ID to be sure it’s you.

Changing sensitive settings like your Apple ID password is protected by a security delay

No delay is required when iPhone is at familiar locations such as home and work

Apple has thoughtfully created a two-tier system of how Stolen Device Protection works that offers a balance of user-friendliness while enhancing security.

For example, with the feature turned on, actions like using passwords or passkeys, applying for an Apple Card, turning off Lost Mode, erasing an iPhone, and using payment methods saved with an iPhone will require biometric authentication – no passcode fallback when away from familiar locations.

But for even more sensitive actions like changing your Apple ID password, updating Apple ID security settings, changing passcode or Touch/Face ID settings, and turning off Find My or Stolen Device protection, the one-hour security delay will come into play away from familiar locations. That means a second biometric authentication will be required after that delay.

https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/12/apple-stolen-device-protection-for-iphone-how-it-works/

 

[LateToCult 41,827]

Can already hear the android users saying Apple is late to the security game because Samsung has been giving them bricks to throw at potential thieves for years.

[weed 78,870]

8 minutes ago, LateToCult said:

Can already hear the android users saying Apple is late to the security game because Samsung has been giving them bricks to throw at potential thieves for years.

Android users avoid their phone being stolen by no one wanting to steal their phone 

[LateToCult 41,827]

6 minutes ago, weed said:

Android users avoid their phone being stolen by no one wanting to steal their phone 

They’re gonna throw their bricks at you for that one, girl. 

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2 hours ago, LateToCult said:

They’re gonna throw their bricks at you for that one, girl. 

Bricks being their phones 

[RAMROD 116,992]

4 hours ago, LateToCult said:

Can already hear the android users saying Apple is late to the security game because Samsung has been giving them bricks to throw at potential thieves for years.

 

3 hours ago, weed said:

Android users avoid their phone being stolen by no one wanting to steal their phone 

 

1 hour ago, GAGASEXUAL said:

Bricks being their phones 

 

I know y'all are joking, but it actually happens 

 

 

 

 

The disrespect of it all

[weed 78,870]

16 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

 

 

 

I know y'all are joking, but it actually happens 

 

 

 

 

The disrespect of it all

I wasn't joking! I know the tea. The robbers spilled

[TheSine 6,897]

4 hours ago, RAMROD said:

 

 

 

I know y'all are joking, but it actually happens 

 

 

 

 

The disrespect of it all

Thank god.

[Roughhouse Dandy 13,594]

11 hours ago, LateToCult said:

Can already hear the android users saying Apple is late to the security game because Samsung has been giving them bricks to throw at potential thieves for years.

 

10 hours ago, weed said:

Android users avoid their phone being stolen by no one wanting to steal their phone 

The gang war must END. We must seek PEACE. When will the fruit and robot nations join hands and fight together?