Apple will be implementing a new feature called Stolen Device Protection that will serve as a protection if an iPhone gets stolen.
iPhone's Stolen Device Protection Feature
Earlier this year, Apple Insider reported that thieves are targeting iPhone users to steal devices. The criminal act is done through sneaky tactics that will allow them to get the passcode and eventually get an entire access.
Once the Stolen Device Protection feature is enabled, the phone will require Apple's FaceID and passcode to open the open. This will be activated once the device detects that the location is not associated with its owner.
Such biometrics and double identification will be required when using passwords saved in Apple Passwords, applying for a new Apple Card, turning off Lost Mode, erasing all the data on the phone, Apple Cash transactions, and more.
Apple Set to Lessen Scams Through New Feature
According to reports, attackers often strike on bars at night wherein they can see the passcode just by looking over the shoulder. Once the attacker steals the device and uses the passcode, he will be able to disable all theft protections such as Apple's Activation Lock or Lost Mode. Most of the time stolen iPhones are used to scam people from the victim's contacts.
To combat the increasing threat of scams through lost devices, Apple assured that the new feature will have a security delay once there is an attempt to change critical settings such as the Apple ID password.
The security delay will be activated if the attacker attempts to update the Apple ID account security settings, change the iPhone passcode, add or remove Face ID or Touch ID, or turn off Find My and Stolen Device Protection.
The Stolen Device Protection is now available in beta in Face ID & Passcode settings. The feature is expected to roll out its full release once iOS 17.3 comes out.
