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Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it - Gothamist (gothamist.com)

submitted 2 months ago by 1984@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world

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This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don't like Apple but it's great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

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[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

And has had a PIN lock from the start. Doesn't help if you leave it as 1234, though.

[–] mx_smith@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How would you set that pin on a SIM card in an iPhone?

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

On iOS:

Settings > cellular > SIM PIN

[–] mx_smith@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thanks!

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Very welcome. Glad to help.

[–] Allero@lemmy.today 1 points 2 months ago

True, although this option loses popularity over the years.