Latest Apple and Encryption News

How to protect yourself when your iPhone and passcode are stolen

Apple believes that needing both the iPhone and its passcode makes it harder for thieves to steal users' information, but having both stolen is common enough, that you need to know how to protect yourself.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 9

Pegasus had three ways to hack iPhones without the owner tapping

Pegasus, the spyware used by governments to secretly break into iPhones of journalists and political opponents, used three zero-click exploits affecting iOS 15 and iOS 16 in Mexico in 2022.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first time

The LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target macOS, following the discovery of the first malware build intended to infect Macs.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 13

Another Pegasus-like spyware tool called 'Reign' was used to spy on iPhones

Echoing NSO Group's Pegasus debacle, another spyware tool that could attack the iPhone was sold to governments, and has only now been discovered.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Don't recharge your iPhone using public USB ports, FBI warns

The FBI has again warned the public against using public USB ports to recharge an iPhone, with "juice jacking" attacks infecting mobile devices connected to the ports.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 13

Update your iPhones, iPads, and Macs today, because there are fixes for active exploits inside

The new iOS, iPadOS and macOS Ventura patches from Friday fix two security issues, one of which appears to have been exploited.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 6

China tells Apple to beef up its data security practices

China has advised Apple, one of the most privacy-forward tech companies in the world, to improve its data security practices.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 37

New malware steals Mac passwords & sends them with Telegram

A new malware, dubbed MacStealer, has been found infecting Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and is stealing passwords, credit card info, and other personal data.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 11

Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is battery powered with HomeKit Secure Video

Aqara's previously announced Video Doorbell G4 is now available, delivering HomeKit Secure Video in a battery-powered device with a separate chime speaker.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

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