Beware: If you’re buying a new iPhone, porch pirates are smarter than ever

Macworld

As Black Friday approaches, two things are certain: Piles of packages arriving on our doorsteps and porch pirates looking to snatch them all. And according to a new report, if you’re buying a new iPhone, you may be at an even higher risk.

The Wall Street Journal reports that thieves have begun targeting iPhone deliveries across the U.S. by gaining access to AT&T tracking numbers. Since the carrier doesn’t generally require a signature for delivery, porch pirates...