Warning: Mac and iPhone Security Risk—Avoid These 3 Actions immediately

TLDR:

• Research from Jamf reveals critical security warning for Mac and iPhone users
• Users are advised to stop disabling FileVault, firewall, and lock screen protection

Security researchers at Jamf have issued a critical warning for Apple users, highlighting three key actions that put Macs and iPhones at risk. The research, based on data from 15 million devices, shows that cyber hygiene is poor and threat actors are prepared to strike. The first warning is to not disable FileVault, an encryption feature that was found to be turned off on 36% of devices. The second warning is against disabling the firewall, which was disabled on 55% of Macs. The third warning involves enabling lock screen protection, as 3% of iPhones and iPads and 25% of organizations were found to have this feature turned off. Following these recommendations could significantly improve security and privacy for Apple users.