Latest Apple and Encryption News

Hackers could hijack AirPlay & CarPlay devices using set of 'Airborne' flaws

Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don't even need a password to break in.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

Apple sued for $5M for not recovering data after iPhone theft

A Minnesota man is suing Apple for failing to do enough after having his iPhone stolen, demanding access to 2 terabytes of data and at least $5 million in damages.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 20

Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4.1 addresses two actively exploited vulnerabilities

The iOS 18.4.1 update contains security fixes for vulnerabilities that may have been used in sophisticated attacks. Here's why you should update.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 1

Apple given permission to keep TikTok in App Store until US deal is finalized

Apple has been told it is allowed to keep the TikTok app in the App Store, following a US government assurance that no action should be taken for another 75 days.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 1

iPhone blamed for including journalist in highly classified bombing plans

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has blamed his iPhone for accidentally inviting a journalist into a secret discussion of a strategic military strike.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 42

Apple's App Store used to host free VPN apps with ties to China military

The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4 introduces key security fixes

Apple's iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 2

UK's Apple iCloud encryption fight could lead to similar demands elsewhere

Apple's encryption fight in the United Kingdom could be the least of its worries, with industry observers fearful that other governments around the world will also try to weaken encryption on security grounds.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

US lawmakers denounce UK's secretive attack against Apple encryption

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are coming to Apple's defense over the UK government's attempts to get backdoor access to users' iCloud data, demanding that the UK remove the cloak of secrecy surrounding the order.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 9

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