Apple's secure Lockdown Mode may reduce web browsing anonymity

Apple's new Lockdown Mode significantly increases the security of your iPhone, but the way it works could actually decrease your device's privacy while browsing online.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 18

Plex video streaming service hacked, asks users to change passwords

While home streaming media app Plex says that only a "limited subset" of user data has been pulled from its servers, the company is asking all users to change their passwords "out of an abundance of caution."

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Twitter's last security chief blasts service over 'grossly negligent' security

Peiter Zatko, Twitter's former head of security, is lighting the social media service on fire with claims that not only did the company deceive regulators, but it is putting its users in danger with lackluster security.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 8

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

All iOS VPNs are worthless and Apple knows it, claims researcher

A detailed new report says that a long-time bug in iOS prevents any VPN from fully encrypting all traffic — and also claims that Apple has known about it and chosen to do nothing since discovery in 2020

William Gallagher 3 years ago 43

Apple employee's job threatened over viral TikTok video

A TikTok video telling people to not unlocking stolen iPhones for the thieves may lead to disciplinary action for the Apple engineer that contributed.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 18

Data recovery is now possible from Apple Silicon systems - at a cost

A data recovery firm says that it is now able to recover data from catastrophically damaged Macs with Apple Silicon chips — likely becoming the first company to have that ability.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 13

Zoom updates macOS app to patch root access exploit

Zoom has released a patch for its Mac app, fixing a vulnerability in its automatic updating function that could grant macOS root privileges to an attacker.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Zoom installer flaw can give attackers root access to your Mac

A security researcher has discovered a flaw in Zoom on macOS that could allow attackers to gain root access and control the entire operating system — and the issue has yet to be fully fixed.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 12

Do not remove iCloud Lock from a stolen iPhone, because a thief asks you to

Even if thieves tell you that they "reverse engineered" or jailbroken your stolen iPhone and will sell your data if you don't remove your iCloud device lock — don't. Here's why you shouldn't and why you should feel safe about it.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

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

The email from Slack to reset passwords is legit

Emails sent to a number of Slack users about their account password being reset are genuine, with the work communications app's developers doing so after the discovery of a security-related bug in the tool.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Rare Pegasus screenshots depict NSO Group's spyware capabilities

A new investigation has revealed rare screenshots of NSO Group's Pegasus iPhone spyware in action, showing off its user interface, capabilities, and more.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 13

How to use iCloud Keychain on Windows and how it differs from macOS and iOS

Apple isn't limiting its Keychain password-storing features to the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Here's how you can extend the iCloud Keychain, so you can use your stored passwords on a Windows PC.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

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

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