In the beta version of the iOS 17.3 operating system available to developers, Apple added additional protection against theft of iPhone smartphones. This function is designed for a situation where an attacker somehow learns the password from the device. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) talked about how innovation works.
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Previously, WSJ journalists had prepared material about the increase in the number of iPhone thefts in bars and other public places. Criminals spied on Apple ID security codes, then stole or took their smartphones and changed the passwords, instantly blocking previous owners from accessing accounts and the device tracking service.
iOS 17.3 introduced several solutions to combat this threat. Access to stored passwords will require the user to be identified using Face ID or Touch ID using biometrics to authenticate the user.
Changing your privacy settings, including changing your Apple ID password, will now cause a one-hour security delay. However, if the iPhone is located in certain places, such as the beneficiary’s home or workplace, then the delay will not work.
Additionally, if protection is enabled without biometric authentication, in case of device loss you will not be able to turn off tracking mode, clear settings, use payment details saved in the Safari browser, apply for a new Apple Card or view existing virtual cards.
Previously Apple for the first time given ordinary users have access to a diagnostic program that will allow the repair of their device.