Apple: No apps circumvented user privacy controls

Apple fixed a potential privacy vulnerability with iOS 16.3 and other updates, but its investigation into an allegation concluded that no apps took advantage of the flaw.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

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4 Best Methods on how to reset your iPhone when you forgot your password

Apple offers an official method to reset your device in case of a lost passcode, but PassFab lets you bypass the help desk and get your iPhone working sooner.

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Fraudsters beat App Store vetting by swapping out app data

Con artists involved in a so-called "pig butchering" scam sneaked apps into Apple's App Store and Google Play Store by temporarily presenting innocuous functionality.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 17

Five best security keys for iOS 16.3

With the recent release of iOS 16.3, Apple users can add a hardware security key to their Apple ID. Here are the five best keys for the job in January 2023.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

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Cybercriminals shall not pass: how to protect your Macs and yourself from the most popular cyber threats

The Internet is a dangerous place, with many potential attacks that could be costly to your digital life. Here's how to keep your Mac, and your online identity, secure from threats.

AppleInsider Staff 3 years ago 0

Norton Password Manager hacked, warning users about breaches

Customers of NortonLifeLock are being notified that Norton Password Manager accounts are being breached by hackers, performed via breaches of accounts on other platforms.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 15

Advanced Data Protection: Improved security, with some exceptions

Users can optionally beef up iCloud security, but iCloud Mail, Contacts, and Calendar can't fully use end-to-end encryption. Here's why.

Charles Martin 3 years ago 1

Dridex banking malware modified to spread using macOS

A variant of the Dridex banking malware is using macOS to spread to others, by using email attachments that look like regular documents.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 7

Lockly Smart Safe pings your iPhone with tamper alerts

The Lockly Smart Safe offers biometric security for your possessions, one that can also be fully controlled from the comfort of your iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Tim Cook talked App Store laws & user privacy with Japan's PM

On his Pacific rim tour, Apple CEO Tim Cook asked the Japanese Prime Minister to think about user protections if the country decides to legislate the distribution of smartphone apps.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 6

LastPass password vaults crackable for $100, alleges 1Password

LastPass has claimed that it would take millions of years to crack a user's master password, but a rival company claims that the process won't take nearly that long, and could be done for a mere $100.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 21

Hacker claims to have 400 million Twitter accounts for sale

A hacker has recently claimed to have the data of 400 million Twitter accounts and is offering it for sale, although security firms are working to verify the data.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

macOS had a vulnerability that Lockdown Mode wouldn't defeat

Following Apple's patching of the issue, Microsoft has revealed it discovered a way to bypass Gatekeeper in macOS, and even Lockdown Mode to run malware.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Apple now testing Rapid Security Response updates in macOS Ventura 13.2 beta

A day after the first developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.2 was released, Apple has issued a Rapid Security Response for the operating system.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Google Chrome now supports passkeys to eventually replace passwords

Google announced that passkeys are now in the latest update to Chrome, a security feature companies are adopting to try to replace passwords.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 3

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