How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

Your iPhone isn't necessarily as invulnerable to security threats as you may think. Here are the key dangers to watch out for and how to harden your device against bad actors.

28 Apr 2025 • , 6 min. read

Chances are high that many people think, “it’s an iPhone, so I’m safe”. Apple’s control over its device and app ecosystem has indeed historically been tight, with its walled-garden approach providing fewer opportunities for hackers to find weak spots. There are also various built-in security features like strong encryption and containerization, the latter helping prevent data leakage and limit the spread of malware. And passkey-based logins and various privacy-by-default settings also help.

One of the biggest security advantages of the iOS ecosystem has been the fact that apps are typically sourced from the official Apple App Store and must pass various stringent tests to be approved for listing. This ...