iPhone Passcodes and Recovery Keys Vulnerable to Theft, Experts Warn

Thieves can unlock stolen iPhones by shoulder surfing passcodes or generating recovery keys once a device is accessed.
If thieves have an iPhone and passcode, they can lock users out of their own Apple accounts.
There are no clear solutions, but Face ID, complex passcodes, and password managers can help reduce risk.
Apple aims to strengthen account and data protection to address emerging threats like these kinds of thefts.
Some security experts recommend using Face ID in public and alphanumeric passcodes to better secure iPhones.