Stolen IPhone - Can thieves access my data

Question

Stolen IPhone - Can thieves access my data

My iPhone 5 was stolen today by a pickpocket. I don't expect to get the phone back. My concern is if the thieves can access data such as emails and apps which keep you logged in such as eBay or PayPal. The only security I had was the Passcode. I'm assuming that the Passcode is fairly easy to hack since it is only 4 digits. I don't have Find my Phone because I don't use iCloud. would a sophisticated thief have software or methods to pull sensitive data off my phone? It is a hard drive essentially after all.

iPhone 5, iOS 8.2

Posted on Sep 29, 2015 6:08 PM

Reply

Answer 1

wxtenbbd

Level 1

0 points

Sep 29, 2015 6:20 PM in response to Oneluckybastard

Hello,

Please read this article and follow the instruction: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

1/ Change password of all accounts that you have accessed on iPhone (iCloud, Paypal, Amazon, Email...)

2/ Report your lost or stolen device to your wireless carrier. Your carrier can disable the account, preventing phone calls, texts, and data use. If Find My iPhone isn't enabled on your missing device, this link might help https://supportprofile.apple.com/

3/ Buy a new iPhone 😟

Good luck.

Công ty tư vấn du học uy tín

Reply

Answer 2

FoxFifth

Level 10

475,407 points

Sep 29, 2015 6:22 PM in response to Oneluckybastard

There is a setting on the phone to erase the data on the phone after 10 failed passcode attempts. That would increase the security and hopefully you had the turned on. Near the bottom of the following link are some recommendations from Apple and they include changing your passwords: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

Reply