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  1. WU27f1xcCs

    Other London focus mode - how can I auto lock

    After reading the sad thread quoted below, I have been trying to work out an automation that would lock my phone automatically if my iPhone went out of range of my Apple Watch. Essentially the same idea as “Dynamic Lock” that was introduced with Windows 10. My phone knows when it can’t connect...
  2. B

    Other WSJ: A Basic iPhone Feature Helps Criminals Steal Your Entire Digital Life

    An examination of the recent spate of thefts reveals a possible gap in Apple’s armor. The company’s defenses are designed around common attack scenarios—the hacker on the internet attempting to use a person’s login credentials, or the thief on the street looking to snatch an iPhone for a quick...
  3. J

    Stolen iPhone: is Erase iPhone worth it if lock mode is still pending?

    My iPhone was stolen Friday night - while it was unlocked and in use. Though I have a passcode, it should be noted. (Point 1: the thief could have kept it unlocked by tapping the screen) Within 20 minutes I was at a police station and a stranger let me call my device. It was now switched...
  4. mmandu

    Bluetooth Crime Forensics History

    SO... someone recently used my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012laptop, OS X El Capitan) after they left I noticed my 'BLUETOOTH APP" was enabled and running. Is there a way to see if any of my files were transferred or copied? I have a lot of original work-writings, music, etc on my laptop. I...