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

1 year ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

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Apple fixes problem that bricked some Macs after updating to macOS Monterey

1 year ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

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Apple evaluating expanding Secure Enclave protections for multiple users

2 years ago

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.

By William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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How to set up a backup plan for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad for your New Year's resolution

2 years ago

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.

By William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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Apple working on technology to finally allow iOS devices to support multiple users

2 years ago

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.

By William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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A custom USB-C cable can jailbreak the T2 chip in a MacBook Pro

2 years ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

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Apple's T2 chip has an unfixable vulnerability that could allow root access

2 years ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

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New Intel chip flaw threatens encryption, but Macs are safe

3 years ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

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Apple's Platform Security guide details how customer data is protected

3 years ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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