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.
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Mike Peterson
Apple fixes problem that bricked some Macs after updating to macOS Monterey
Apple has resolved an issue that could brick some Intel-based Mac models equipped with T2 chips upon installation of macOS Monterey.
Apple evaluating expanding Secure Enclave protections for multiple users
Apple is researching ways to allow multiple users to benefit from Touch ID, or similar biometric systems, while keeping the protection of the current secure enclave.
William Gallagher
How to set up a backup plan for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad for your New Year's resolution
Don't get caught out with lost data on your iPhone, or a Mac that won't start up. Make a plan to backup all of your documents and apps, then make sure you do — and test — that backup.
Apple working on technology to finally allow iOS devices to support multiple users
Apple is researching a development of its Secure Enclave technology to securely allow multiple users to share one iPhone or iPad without revealing private info to the other users.
A custom USB-C cable can jailbreak the T2 chip in a MacBook Pro
The security researchers that found a vulnerability in Apple's T2 chip have developed an exploit using a clone of an internal debugging cable that can hack a Mac without user action.
Apple's T2 chip has an unfixable vulnerability that could allow root access
Apple macOS devices with Intel processors and a T2 chip are vulnerable to an unfixable exploit that could give attackers root access, a cybersecurity researcher claims.
New Intel chip flaw threatens encryption, but Macs are safe
A chip-level flaw in Intel-made silicon could render many of the chipmaker's security features useless, though recent Macs are safe.
Apple's Platform Security guide details how customer data is protected
Apple has published its guide to Platform Security for Fall 2019, outlining how the company's products and services work to ensure the security of the user, including explanations of how key technologies like the Secure Enclave, biometric security systems, secure booting, and core operating system security measures protect its customers.
Malcolm Owen
Mark Linsangan
Roger Fingas
Andrew O'Hara
