How to use Passkeys instead of passwords on iOS 16
Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.
Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.
As part of the security improvements in Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Ventura, Apple has made it so that new USB or Thunderbolt devices have to be approved. Here's how to manage how often you see the requests.
A hacker has recently claimed to have the data of 400 million Twitter accounts and is offering it for sale, although security firms are working to verify the data.
Following Apple's patching of the issue, Microsoft has revealed it discovered a way to bypass Gatekeeper in macOS, and even Lockdown Mode to run malware.
A day after the first developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.2 was released, Apple has issued a Rapid Security Response for the operating system.
Google announced that passkeys are now in the latest update to Chrome, a security feature companies are adopting to try to replace passwords.
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The FBI says that Apple increasing security features on iPhone "hinders" the agency's ability to protect Americans, and again presses for backdoor access.
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The developers of the LastPass security app and service say that it is investigating a new security incident leading to some user data theft, just three months after the last one.
There is another zero-day exploit for Chrome, and Google has issued a security update to fix the vulnerability that is being actively exploited.
Despite vehement denials, virtual iOS tool creator Corellium allegedly sold its software to spyware and malware distributors, including the makers of the infamous Pegasus.
Soccer fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup shouldn't download or install the event's official apps to their iPhone or other devices, EU data protection chiefs claim, due to the immense privacy risk they pose to those who use them.
Late on Wednesday afternoon, Apple issued a small "Rapid Security Update" to Tuesday's iOS 16.2 beta — but what exactly it entails isn't known.
A new global threat report paints an ugly picture for Microsoft as Windows continues to have the most malware infections, while macOS had the least malware.
Arlo is adding to its extensive line of security products, with a new Home Security System introduced alongside a new Pro 5S 2K Security Camera.
Twitter reportedly plans to charge for account verification, and some people are already getting phishing emails.
Apple has launched a new Security Research website and in its initial postings, says that it is making it easier to report issues, and that it has already awarded almost $20 million in bounty rewards.
Old Apple operating systems receive periodic updates to patch security vulnerabilities, but Apple says only the latest OS updates are fully protected.
PayPal is enabling support for Passkeys, a new standard for authentication that will enable iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to log in to the payment service without needing a password.
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