iPhone Lock Screen Hack Means Your Pictures and Contacts may be Accessed Without a Passcode

Smartphone has really changed our lifestyle, and we become more reliant on the mobile technologies for various personal and business purposes. With the introduction of different mobile devices and Operating Systems, we often like to experiment with each of these innovations. In fact, the main aspect that we like to find in every device is the security. If any important information is leaked, it causes a great risk. However, this is the main problem, recently reported by many iPhone users. Though some people have claimed that an iPhone is safer than its other counterparts, there are some complaints, made against the security issue of iPhone.

The hackers are trying to get data from any locked iPhone device with the use of a special technique.

If they are successful in doing so, then the private details of users (such as, messages, images and contact lists) may be exploited.

How hackers have access to your iPhone-

To access the stored information of any iPhone users, the hackers at first make a query to Siri. After that, Siri gives them a response with contact details and name of the person, who owns the phone. Then attackers make use of a different iPhone for calling the protected iPhone set and start sending a customized message. Just after completing this sage, the hackers instruct Siri for turning on the voice.

Then, they click on contact part any text and control another tap, while making clicks at the same time. When it is accomplished appropriately, the hackers may face no obstacle in typing something or in viewing at the list of contacts in any model of iPhone. There is also one info option, and if it is clicked, the hackers can look through a vast data. It does not matter whether your iPhone is in locked condition; the hackers will be able to hack your mobile with their intricate technology.

Make adjustments in your iPhone settings to prevent hacking-

The good news, however, is that there are some ways to prevent the hackers from accessing your personal data on iPhone. For almost any iOS lockscreen, you may apply this method. You have to deactivate the access of Siri on your lockscreen.

While you are not able to make use of Siri for activating VoiceOver, the hacking process may not be successful. In order to make Siri disabled, you have to at first select the Settings option, and from there, you can find Siri. If this Siri is in activated condition, there is an option for turning it off.

Thus, you have to take steps to protect your iPhone from getting hacked by any attacker. You can also strictly follow the security rules of Apple in order to have a complete protection. Though many iPhone users have reported about their concern on hacking, there are some specific models, which have more possibilities of security issues. Some of these products are iPhone 6S Plus, 6 Plus, SE model and some others.