iOS 17.3 beta adds a feature to protect stolen iPhones with biometric authentication
Once a stolen iPhone is entered with the correct passcode, it will be possible to unlock it and use a credit card. To help prevent this, we've learned that a new optional feature is being tested that will require biometric authentication whenever accessing sensitive information.
Apple's iOS 17.3 Stolen Device Protection Update Aims to Stop iPhone Thieves - WSJ
Apple's new iPhone security setting keeps thieves out of your digital accounts - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/12/23998665/apple-stolen-device-protection-face-touch-id-icloud-account-vulnerability-ios-17-3-beta
iOS 17.3 Beta Adds New Stolen Device Protection Feature to iPhone - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/12/ios-17-3-stolen-device-protection-feature/
In iOS 17.3, which is in beta, you can now view passwords saved in your iCloud Keychain, apply for a new Apple Card, factory reset your device, use saved payment methods in Safari, and more. , introduces the option to require Face ID or Touch ID.
By enabling this setting, even if your smartphone is stolen, you can minimize the damage to some extent.
Furthermore, if you perform more sensitive operations such as changing your Apple ID password, changing your iPhone passcode, or turning off Find My in a different location than usual, such as outside of your home, please use the above biometric authentication once. It is said that it is a thorough protection function that does not unlock immediately after going, but waits for another hour and requests biometric authentication again.
However, your email and other apps are not protected and can be viewed once your device is unlocked using your passcode.
If your iPhone, a treasure trove of personal information, was stolen, and even the passcode was known, there were few ways for users to immediately protect their information. According to research by the Wall Street Journal, hundreds of people have had their iPhones stolen after their passcodes were seen in public places such as bars.
When introducing this feature, an Apple representative said, ``iPhone data encryption has long been an industry leader.Thieves cannot access your iPhone data unless they know your passcode. We're adding new protection features in anticipation of the rare case that your code is seen.'
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