Latest Apple and Encryption News

Locked out: How a gift card purchase destroyed an Apple account

The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 25

Don't wait to update: iOS 26.2 fixes WebKit issues used for targeted attacks

Apple's iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates include a variety of fixes, introduced to keep user data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 0

Latest macOS malware uses trusted search & AI to dupe users

A new Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) attack vector weaponizes Google searches and a user's trust in AI chatbots, researchers have found. Once infected, the AMOS can collect data, passwords, and more from the infected Mac with alarming ease.

Oliver Haslam 6 months ago 2

The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

India blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone

India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

Watch out for fake Amazon Prime Video billing emails hitting inboxes right now

A reasonably convincing set of faked Amazon Prime Video renewal notices is circulating widely and tricking users. Here's what to look for, and how to avoid getting taken by them.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Security researcher fumes at low macOS bug bounty awards

A security researcher has complained about reduced payments from discovered macOS flaws by Apple's bug bounty program, despite Apple raising the maximum for more high-profile rewards.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Apple pushes back on India's iPhone security app install order

Apple is planning to tell the Indian government it won't comply with an order to preinstall a state-backed app on iPhones, as doing so would introduce big security and privacy issues.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections

The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 11

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