Security News

Hardened Azure, softened containers, force unlocking iOS 12, 11 iPhones – and more
2018-06-23 08:12

Plus: Our tip on keeping Mac files encrypted Roundup This week you had to deal with AI security panic, fake Fortnite, and, if you use OpenBSD, the end of Intel HyperThread support…

iPhone pwned? Researcher says he can unlock iOS without running out of tries
2018-06-23 00:36

A security researcher says he's found a way to guess iPhone lock codes without getting blocked after 10 mistakes.

Apple to share location data during emergency calls in iOS 12
2018-06-21 12:47

iOS 12 users will automatically share highly-detailed location information when calling 911.

Perverse Vulnerability from Interaction between 2-Factor Authentication and iOS AutoFill
2018-06-20 11:51

Apple is rolling out an iOS security usability feature called Security code AutoFill. The basic idea is that the OS scans incoming SMS messages for security codes and suggests them in AutoFill, so...

iOS 12 will allow users to share their exact location with emergency services
2018-06-19 18:56

When iOS 12 is released later this year, it will come with a new feature that will allow iPhone users in the US who call 911 to “automatically and securely” share their location data with first...

Apple will let users run iOS apps on macOS
2018-06-06 09:48

Apple is making it easier for mobile developers to port their iOS apps to the next-generation macOS Mojave desktop platform—a major step in bringing the two platforms closer together. However, at...

New security, privacy features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
2018-06-05 16:23

Apple has announced a slew of new features for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave (10.14), but also some security and privacy improvements that should make privacy-minded users very happy. The improvements...

Social Media Privacy Dominates Apple iOS 12, macOS Launches
2018-06-05 14:23

Social media data privacy controls were the top security topic at Apple's WWDC on Monday.

Apple Boosts Security in iOS 12, macOS Mojave
2018-06-05 12:28

At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 this week, Apple shared information on the security improvements that iOS 12 and macOS Mojave are set to bring when they arrive this fall. read more

A host of new security enhancements is coming to iOS and macOS
2018-06-05 00:10

Coming: FaceTime encryption, protected cam access, and, possibly, USB Restricted Mode.