A cheap Bluetooth transmitter can spoof some iPhone notifications

At Def Con 2023, some attendees were shown in real-time how a relatively cheap device leveraging Bluetooth flaws can force bogus notifications and potentially get the user to surrender sensitive data.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 7

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AppleInsider Staff 2 years ago 0

Google proposes a new tracking superpower in Chrome

Google might not be completely ready to give up website cookies just yet, but the company is certainly investigating alternatives like a user-tracking ad platform built into one of the most popular web browsers available.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 13

Apple rejected nearly one million apps for privacy violations between 2020 and 2022

Between 2020 to 2022, Apple rejected almost one million apps from the App Store for privacy violations, and the number is increasing substantially.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Developers gain new SDK tools for Privacy Label generation and security checks

Apple is creating new tools around third-party SDK use to simplify developer software pipelines, like Privacy Label generation.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 2

Craig Federighi outlines iOS 17 privacy & Apple's stance on AI

Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Apple denies spying on Russia for the US

Apple flat-out denies the claim by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) that it made backdoors into iOS that let American spies surveil officials and civilians in the country.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 10

Russia claims Apple is helping US spy on thousands of iPhone users

Russia says that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on Russian officials and civilians using iPhone backdoor vulnerabilities created for the US by Apple.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 30

Amazon gets slap on the wrist over privacy violations with Ring cameras

Amazon has negotiated a financially inconsequential settlement with the United States Federal Trade Commission over the company's behavior with Ring doorbell camera data.

Evan Selleck 3 years ago 10

Apple's action-packed new ad starring Donnie Yen is aimed at privacy in China

Apple has released a new video promoting its iPhone privacy features, and done it as a straight-out action flick which has been made specifically for its Chinese site.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Apple highlights Health app privacy practices, backed by Jane Lynch ad

Apple is launching a new campaign highlighting how its Health app protects user data, including an overview of privacy controls and an ad voiced by Jane Lynch.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 3

Meta slapped with record $1.3 billion fine over EU-US data transfers

Meta has been hit by a record-breaking fine of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) by the European Union, for breaking digital privacy rules by transferring the data of EU citizens to U.S. servers.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 8

iMessage Contact Key Verification appears in first iOS 16.6 beta

One of the first found feature changes in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 may be an iMessage verification system that could help prevent government agencies from eavesdropping on the conversations of critics.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

There's a way to get a free flatscreen TV — but with a catch

Telly promises a smart television for free, if users are willing to deal with advertising on a second screen and the wholesale handing over of their usage data to marketers.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 7

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

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