Apple's latest security update is important, but the mass-media response is unhinged

The latest Apple security update contains some fixes that you should apply to your devices, but they are nowhere near warranting the amount of ill-informed media attention that they're receiving.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 28

Apple, Facebook discussed revenue-sharing before privacy battles

Before Apple's privacy feud with Facebook, the two companies reportedly discussed "revenue-sharing agreements" such as an ad-free, subscription-based version of the social media platform.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 13

With iRobot acquisition, Amazon wants to scan every inch of your home

Amazon wants to be everywhere inside your home, and for those concerned about their data and privacy, that's a dangerous prospect.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 14

Apple testing new App Store ad placements very soon

Apple will soon test a pair of new ad placements on the App Store that will give developers more opportunities to get their apps discovered by users.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 3

Hacker offers 5.4 million Twitter account details for $30,000

A Twitter security vulnerability discovered in early 2022 has been used to cull the account details of 5.4 million users, and the hacker is offering the set for sale.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Spurious report claims many App Store apps lack privacy data

A new App Store safety report indicates that many apps lack privacy information, but the study is missing an important piece of context.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 2

TikTok assures US officials it has strong data security, denies recent report

In response to an inquiry from lawmakers, TikTok countered recent reports about its data practices and has shared a number of details about how it limits Chinese access to user data in the U.S.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 9

TikTok staff in China allegedly accessed U.S. user data

TikTok allowed U.S. user data to be seen by staff in China, a report claims, despite testimony to an October Senate hearing insisting it has tough controls preventing access to the data in the territory.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 12

Apple ad business could reach $6B by 2025, with $4.1B from Search Ads

Apple's nascent advertising business is in a good place to take advantage of the booming mobile advertising market, though the opportunity is limited because of its privacy focus, JP Morgan says.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

How to set up two-factor authentication in iCloud Keychain

You can balance both account security with the convenience of autofill when you set up two-factor authentication in iCloud Keychain. Here's how to do it.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 0

Firefox joins Safari in controlling cross-site browser cookies

Firefox has started to roll out Total Cookie Protection, a browser feature that competes with Safari's privacy systems by restricting how cookies are used and cutting down cross-site tracking.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Tim Cook voices support for federal privacy proposal in letter to lawmakers

Apple CEO Tim Cook has penned a letter to U.S. lawmakers voicing his support of a recent bipartisan effort to draft a comprehensive federal privacy law.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple passkey feature will be our first taste of a truly password-less future

Apple and other tech giants want to get rid of passwords for online accounts and apps. Here's why that's going to be a great thing for your online account security.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 36

Tim Cook is concerned that slow erosion of privacy is a big danger

Apple CEO Tim Cook worries that a slow loss of privacy in today's world will gradually train people and coerce them into acting differently as they adjust to a new normal.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 12

Apple's Safety Check in iOS 16 allows users to revoke information from abusers

Apple's new Safety Check feature helps victims sever potentially dangerous ties with abusers, allowing them to remotely disable messaging on secondary devices, turn off location tracking, and more.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 5

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