Loss or theft of iPhone can be a real stress for the user. Best protect the confidential information of its iGadzhetov in case of such problems is still possible. It's worth to upgrade the password that is entered when unlocking the device.
Traditionally, people are advised to use a complex password for decryption and selection of 5 to 15 characters, and consisting of both numbers and letters. However, each time to unlock the screen to enter such a harsh alphanumeric password the user is unlikely to enjoy. Thus, in the iOS default protection system implemented a 4-digit the PIN-code. In most cases, it is sufficient, and to introduce a large numeric keypad convenient. But if you want a more serious protection, it is possible to set a traditional alphanumeric password, which you must do the following:
Sign in SETUP → Key → Password protection → tap on the switch "A simple password» (Settings → General → Passcode Lock → turn off Simple Passcode)
Then you can enter any combination of numbers and letters, making life difficult for potential fraudsters and hackers, desired to gain access to personal user data. The problem is that to unlock the iPhone or other iGadzhetov have to use the standard keyboard with small buttons, but it is not very useful if you have to do for a few dozen times on day. There is a solution for such cases. Rather, it is foresight Apple.
In particular, if you create a complex password to enter only numbers, say, five or six pieces, then the unlock the device will display a handy numeric keypad with large buttons (note the illustration). Yes, in fact, the password is relatively simple, since only numbers are used. But even increase it at the same value increases the complexity of decoding by orders of magnitude, in addition, because the attacker does not know the exact number of digits is the code, which is also a positive effect on reliability.
This method allows a few to better protect personal data and not to lose the convenience of operation iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
[via Gizmodo]