How to use Passkeys instead of passwords on iOS 16
Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.
Security
Malcolm Owen
How to manage Thunderbolt & USB security in macOS Ventura
As part of the security improvements in Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Ventura, Apple has made it so that new USB or Thunderbolt devices have to be approved. Here's how to manage how often you see the requests.
Apple launches new Apple ID, iMessage, iCloud security protections
Apple has announced a series of three powerful new tools to protect users' most sensitive data, in new iCloud and iMessage features that will be rolling out between now and the end of 2023.
William Gallagher
A new LastPass hack was caused by August's stolen data
The developers of the LastPass security app and service say that it is investigating a new security incident leading to some user data theft, just three months after the last one.
Update your Google Chrome Mac install now
There is another zero-day exploit for Chrome, and Google has issued a security update to fix the vulnerability that is being actively exploited.
Andrew Orr
Corellium's iOS security tool used by rogue's gallery of iPhone hacking
Despite vehement denials, virtual iOS tool creator Corellium allegedly sold its software to spyware and malware distributors, including the makers of the infamous Pegasus.
Qatar World Cup apps are privacy nightmares, says EU
Soccer fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup shouldn't download or install the event's official apps to their iPhone or other devices, EU data protection chiefs claim, due to the immense privacy risk they pose to those who use them.
iOS 16.2 beta gets 'Rapid Security Response' update
Late on Wednesday afternoon, Apple issued a small "Rapid Security Update" to Tuesday's iOS 16.2 beta — but what exactly it entails isn't known.
Mike Wuerthele
macOS had the least malware infections in 2022
A new global threat report paints an ugly picture for Microsoft as Windows continues to have the most malware infections, while macOS had the least malware.
Wesley Hilliard
