Om episode
Thieves across the U.S. are stealing people’s iPhones, using them to loot victims’ bank accounts and personal information. After investigating for over a year, WSJ’s Joanna Stern unpacks how the crime works and how Apple is trying to prevent it. Further Reading and Watching: - The Hidden iPhone Setting Thieves Use to Lock People Out of Apple Accounts - An iPhone Thief Explains How He Steals Your Passcode and Bank Account - Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts Further Listening: - How Apple Lost to the EU - Apple Bets Big on ‘Nerd Helmets’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices