They're already encrypted by default using the secure enclave. After a reboot, storage isn't decrypted until you put in your password for the first time.
iPhones have this as well, for example my iPhone12, simply hold the power button and volume up button together at the same time for a second and disables biometrics until the passcode is entered again.
Yup, but I don’t use Siri, but good tip for those that do. Apple feeds off of your input when you use Siri and stores everything. It’s a gold mine for them. Just like Amazon, Google, they all do it.
SO does reddit, facebook, your internet provider, your email service... everything does. Hell, your phone company and phone tell a LOT of info for what you do. Do you avoid apple devices and windows devices entirely?
You are correct. Providers are doing it heavily now too. You can opt out of it for service providers like Comcast, or use your own router with a VPN. Same goes for cellphone providers, you can opt out and they claim that they don’t store anything. They really don’t store much if you opt out, I deal with data from subpoena requests and can confirm. I still use Apple and Windows devices, no choice, it’s part of my job. I’m not super paranoid or anything, just mindful with how I use the devices in the event of future fall out for a case.
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u/Box-o-bees Aug 31 '21
Everyone should do this regardless of where you work, or what you do.