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iMessage Contact Key Verification appears in first iOS 16.6 beta

1 week ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

New Windows 11 Phone Link feature could easily be abused by cyberstalkers

1 week ago

New Windows 11 Phone Link feature could easily be abused by cyberstalkers

Windows 11 debuted "Phone Link," a feature that allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows computers — but it may pose a significant safety risk.

By Amber Neely | 1 week ago

Proscenic L40 Smart lock review: Versatile but complex home security choice

1 week ago

Proscenic L40 Smart lock review: Versatile but complex home security choice

The Proscenic L40 is a versatile smart lock that gives many options to the security-conscious, but arguably too many for the average homeowner.

By Thomas Sibilly | 1 week ago

T-Mobile warns of identity risk from second breach in 2023

4 weeks ago

T-Mobile warns of identity risk from second breach in 2023

Just five months into the year, T-Mobile disclosed its second data breach, but thankfully only affected a small number of customers.

By Andrew Orr | 4 weeks ago

Apple issues Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1, macOS 13.3.1

4 weeks ago

Apple issues Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1, macOS 13.3.1

Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response update to the public, updating iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 with security fixes — but the roll-out isn't that smooth as of yet.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

Your iPhone's Wallet app could soon be your employee badge

4 weeks ago

Your iPhone's Wallet app could soon be your employee badge

After debuting the use of Apple Wallet as an employee ID in some offices in the World Trade Center, HID Global is rolling out the same technology to other companies.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

New malware targeting macOS users is being sold on Telegram

1 month ago

New malware targeting macOS users is being sold on Telegram

A new macOS malware being sold on Telegram is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords, wallets, and more — but it's easy to avoid. Here's how.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

Google Authenticator users can now sync passcodes between devices

1 month ago

Google Authenticator users can now sync passcodes between devices

Google has updated its security app for two-factor authentication to sync passcodes across devices, but users without a Google account can still use the app.

By Andrew Orr | 1 month ago

How to protect yourself when your iPhone and passcode are stolen

1 month ago

How to protect yourself when your iPhone and passcode are stolen

Apple believes that needing both the iPhone and its passcode makes it harder for thieves to steal users' information, but having both stolen is common enough, that you need to know how to protect yourself.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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Pegasus had three ways to hack iPhones without the owner tapping

1 month ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first time

1 month ago

LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first time

The LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target macOS, following the discovery of the first malware build intended to infect Macs.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Concealer 1.3.5 review: Securely store your sensitive files on your Mac

1 month ago

Concealer 1.3.5 review: Securely store your sensitive files on your Mac

If you've ever worried about the security of information on your Mac, BeLight Software's Concealer can hide and encrypt files, and may be just what you need.

By Chip Loder | 1 month ago

Another Pegasus-like spyware tool called 'Reign' was used to spy on iPhones

1 month ago

Another Pegasus-like spyware tool called 'Reign' was used to spy on iPhones

Echoing NSO Group's Pegasus debacle, another spyware tool that could attack the iPhone was sold to governments, and has only now been discovered.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Don't recharge your iPhone using public USB ports, FBI warns

1 month ago

Don't recharge your iPhone using public USB ports, FBI warns

The FBI has again warned the public against using public USB ports to recharge an iPhone, with "juice jacking" attacks infecting mobile devices connected to the ports.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Update your iPhones, iPads, and Macs today, because there are fixes for active exploits inside

1 month ago

Update your iPhones, iPads, and Macs today, because there are fixes for active exploits inside

The new iOS, iPadOS and macOS Ventura patches from Friday fix two security issues, one of which appears to have been exploited.

By Andrew Orr | 1 month ago

China tells Apple to beef up its data security practices

2 months ago

China tells Apple to beef up its data security practices

China has advised Apple, one of the most privacy-forward tech companies in the world, to improve its data security practices.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

New malware steals Mac passwords & sends them with Telegram

2 months ago

New malware steals Mac passwords & sends them with Telegram

A new malware, dubbed MacStealer, has been found infecting Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and is stealing passwords, credit card info, and other personal data.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is battery powered with HomeKit Secure Video

2 months ago

Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is battery powered with HomeKit Secure Video

Aqara's previously announced Video Doorbell G4 is now available, delivering HomeKit Secure Video in a battery-powered device with a separate chime speaker.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Twitter's deadline to move away from text-based 2FA is today

2 months ago

Twitter's deadline to move away from text-based 2FA is today

Twitter's deadline for free users to switch away from text-based two-factor authentication unless they pay for Twitter Blue has arrived. Here's how to adjust your account.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

The best antivirus for Mac is none at all

2 months ago

The best antivirus for Mac is none at all

The online world is still a dangerous place, but while antivirus providers are trying to sell you subscriptions for their wares, macOS is still secure enough for users to resist the products. The best antivirus for Mac is a combo of existing protections and user sanity.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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