Security

Update your iPhone, iPad, & Mac now to block critical security threats

Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.

Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool

Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple's latest iOS updates.

Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.

Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

What a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.

Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs

North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.

Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.

Charles Martin | 1 week ago

How to set up a VPN on your router for whole-home protection

You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

Why free VPNs aren't always safe to use

A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

What's changed in runtime protection for macOS Sequoia

In previous versions of macOS Gatekeeper, Control-click could be used as a launch override for running downloaded apps. Apple has now changed that.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

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How to run apps outside system security policies in macOS Sequoia

Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here's how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases.

Chip Loder | 4 weeks ago

How to toggle removable and full disk access for apps in macOS Sequoia

Apple provides security features in macOS to give apps access to files on your local storage and removable drives. Here's how to configure them.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

System admins irate at Apple's plan for shorter cert lifespans

Apple has proposed for a shortening of validity for security certificates used by websites from 398 days down to just 45 days, a move that system administrators have objected to publicly.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Scammers use AI to create scarily convincing phishing calls

A security expert has recounted how close he came to being fooled by a new AI-based scam call that aimed to get his Gmail account details.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

'Wayback Machine' breach affects 31 million people

A security breach at the Internet Archive's "WayBack Machine" has resulted in the theft of the authentication database containing data on 31 million people.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

How macOS protects your data from malware

Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

iPhone Mirroring may expose your personal app use to your boss

The iPhone Mirroring feature of macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 is a security risk for corporate users, as it's possible that a personal iPhone's applications will be exposed to a company's IT department.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

macOS Sequoia causing issues with third-party security tools and web browsers

Apple's macOS Sequoia has apparently caused problems for users of third-party security products and web browsers because of firewall-related issues within the new operating system.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Don't wait to update: iOS 18 introduces key security fixes

Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduce a variety of different security improvements and fixes. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago