Posted by For most users of the iPhone, the simple 4-digit pin is sufficient security as it encrypts your device, but it is easily hackable as there are only 10,000 possible combinations. In fact, according to Popular Science, “If you needed any more incentive to beef up your iPhone’s password, here’s one: security researchers at MDSec have tracked down a device called an “IP Box” that can brute force the phone’s 4-digit security code and gain access to its data.” When Apple releases iOS 9 this month, all phones running it will require 6 digits, but even with those extra digits are not strong enough. As an attorney, you need to go beyond basic security to ensure attorney-client privilege. That’s where the complex passcode comes in. Passcodes can feature letters and are unlimited in length. Pick a combination of upper and lower cases, as well as numbers and make sure it’s at least 8 characters in length. You can test the strength of your passcode at https://howsecureismypassword.net/.
To turn off your old pin and set your new passcode, go to Settings on your iPhone, which looks like this gear icon:
From that menu, scroll down till you see Touch ID & Passcode:
From that menu, scroll down till you see Require Passcode, and make sure that is set to “Immediately.” Below that, you will see the switch for Simple Passcode. Toggle it to off. If you have a 4 digit pin set up, you’ll be asked to enter it:
Type in your new complex passcode, and press next. You’ll be asked to type in your complex passcode one more time:
Et Voila! You now have made your iPhone more secure.