Attackers hit iOS and Android devices with spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan

Google has revealed that Android and iOS users in Europe were tricked into installing a malicious application that would then steal personal information off the device.

Darryl Boxberger 3 years ago 14

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

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 3 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

iOS 16 gets automatic & standalone security updates alongside Face ID in landscape

In addition to finally supporting Face ID in landscape orientation on iPhones, Apple will now push standalone security improvements to iOS 16 devices between standard software updates.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 3

Apple says it blocked $1.5B in fraudulent App Store transactions, 1.6M risky apps

Apple says that its App Store safety mechanisms stopped nearly $1.5 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions and kept 1.6 million "problematic apps" away from customers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

Apple's Erik Neuenschwander talks about design choices at privacy conference

Apple privacy chief Erik Neuenschwander has taken part in a talk at CPDP 2022, with him insisting that Apple's designs provide "great privacy" to all of its users.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

How to avoid being scammed by fake Apple support staff

As another victim loses $1,500 to scammers posing as Apple support, here's how to spot a fake — and prevent it from happening to you.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple releases iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows with security fixes

Apple has released a new version of iTunes for Windows with patches that mitigate several security vulnerabilities, including issues in WebKit and Mobile Device Service.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

Apple debuts new privacy ad highlighting how iPhone fights data brokers

Apple has a new advertisement and campaign highlighting how its privacy features can help stop third parties and data brokers from using or selling your information.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Apple users report 'phantom' AirTag stalking alerts, likely because of a bug

Some Apple users are seeing what appear to be phantom AirTag anti-stalking alerts that are likely the result of a bug in the company's safety mechanisms, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Apple, Google, Microsoft announce commitment to 'passwordless' future

Security body FIDO has received new backing from Apple, Google, and Microsoft, with the tech companies all announcing that they are expanding support for the alliance's passwordless sign-in standard.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 26

Researchers find flaw in Apple Silicon chips, but it's not 'that bad'

Researchers have discovered a microarchitectural flaw present in Apple Silicon chips that could lead to data leakage, though they said there is currently little cause for concern.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 11

iPhone belonging to Spanish prime minister was hit with Pegasus spyware

Spanish authorities say that the iPhones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles were compromised by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple, Google & others hit by fake data requests used to sexually extort minors

Companies like Apple, Google, and Snapchat complied with requests for data from police emails used by criminals, which used the obtained data to harass and extort sexual content from minors.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 3

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