Is data stolen from your old iphone?

If you use an old iPhone, then this news may worry you. Experts say that Apple no longer updates older iPhones and using iPhones without the latest updates can be quite dangerous. Due to a lack of updates, the security of these iPhones is not the same as before. Big tech companies do not provide the latest updates to their old smartphones because it is not easy. Due to this, smartphones being used for a long time can prove to be dangerous for the privacy and security of users. A security expert said that cybercriminals can easily hack software that does not support the latest OS. It is also a matter of concern that the users of these old iPhones can not download security maintenance and antivirus to protect the data.

Using these iPhones is dangerous

Apple has given information about which iPhones will get the update this year and which not. iPhones that will not receive updates this year include the iPhone 6 and earlier iPhones. This means that it is no longer safe to use the iPhone 5C, 5S, 5, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, and the original iPhone that came in 2007.

Why old iPhones are dangerous

iPhones with older OS are now the target of cybercriminals. Experts said that it would be better for the users who use these iPhones to start using the new model. Hackers can easily steal the personal details of users by hacking old iPhones. Experts said that these iPhones can also be hacked through text or WhatsApp messages. At the same time, hackers can also spread viruses through the Apple App Store.

Safe to use these iPhones this year

This year, the company will provide OS updates to all the variants that come after the iPhone 6. Their users can also install iOS 13 which came last year. Devices that will continue to get support this year include iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. Another recent rumor regarding iPhones has said that the company may also give an iOS 14 updates to these devices in September this year. If this happens, the users of these iPhones will remain at the risk of hacking until the release of iOS 15.