With a constant eye on security, Apple has already equipped all iPhones with security features. However, while the iMessage encryption feature is a great built-in feature in all iPhones, the threat to privacy and security is so significant that third-party solutions become increasingly logical to employ. Norton has identified an increase in mobile malware on Apple devices—mostly from third-party app stores. To help keep your iPhone secure, here we will highlight some tools that will help keep your device safe.

1Password

If you are like most people, you may have different passwords for different accounts. This is often due to password requirements that have become increasingly complex. These password requirements are security features that also offer a layer of security to your account information, but they can also become a headache to keep track of. 1Password gives the ability to lock all of your passwords in an encrypted vault, under the security of one master password.

iDescrete

If you have ever had someone scroll through your pictures without permission, you will be able to appreciate the principal function of iDescrete. This app allows the user to place selected photos into password-protected folders.

Signal

Signal is a messaging app that lets you make video and phone calls, send files, and send data; all with total privacy. There is also a group chat feature. There is end-to-end encryption added to every transmission. This method of delivery assures that no third-party interception can occur. The originality in this tool is in its refusal to hold any metadata on its servers and the open-source nature of the app.

Find My iPhone

If you do not have this app installed on your iOS device, you should stop right now and go download this hand tool right away. Find My iPhone, from Apple, has the capabilities to track the location of your iPhone if it is lost or stolen. You are able to pinpoint the location of your device via the Apple website.

Keeply

If you have data, private moments, credit card numbers, or any information that you want to keep secure, Keeply has a Fake Pin feature, and an alternate password that the user can give their loved ones in there is an emergency.

Proton Mail

If having your emails private if of the utmost importance to you, ProtonMail is a solution that gives complete privacy while still offering the same functionality we are used to seeing with standard email services

Lookout

Lookout is one of the best cross-platform security apps available. Providing most relevant smartphone security features you’d expect, this app also locates your phone if lost and stolen and saves the location before the battery dies. This app also backs up your contacts automatically and sends notifications about the status of your operating system.

Conclusion

Protecting your iPhone and the data it contains is no laughing matter. If you know anything about iOS app development, you know that there are many more apps out there to help you as well. Start by using the tools outlined here to thwart the efforts of any would-be hacker or cyber attacker. Make sure to take the necessary measures to keep your device secure.