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iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times
2024-11-12 00:19

Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to...

New LightSpy Spyware Version Targets iPhones with Increased Surveillance Tactics
2024-10-31 15:00

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an improved version of an Apple iOS spyware called LightSpy that not only expands on its functionality, but also incorporates destructive capabilities to...

What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?
2024-10-18 04:00

A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that...

Using iPhone Mirroring at work? You might have just overshared to your boss
2024-10-08 18:30

What does IT see but a dating app on your wee little screen If you're using iPhone Mirroring at work: it's time to stop, lest you give your employer's IT department the capability to snoop through...

Fraudsters imprisoned for scamming Apple out of 6,000 iPhones
2024-10-03 16:27

Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison for scamming Apple out of more than $2.5 million after exchanging over 6,000 counterfeit iPhones for authentic ones. [...]

Verizon outage: iPhones, Android devices stuck in SOS mode
2024-09-30 15:58

A widespread Verizon outage is causing iPhones and Android devices to enter SOS mode, preventing them from making mobile calls unless they use WiFi calling. [...]

How to lock and hide iPhone apps in iOS 18
2024-09-27 03:00

iOS 18 allows you to lock and hide apps to protect the information within them by requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode for access, while also concealing the content from searches,...

New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
2024-08-20 14:29

ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. The phishing websites targeting iOS instruct victims to add a Progressive Web Application to their home screens, while on Android, the PWA is installed after confirming custom pop-ups in the browser.

Apple Is Alerting iPhone Users of Spyware Attacks
2024-07-11 15:09

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Apple to unveil new 'Passwords' password manager app for iPhones, Macs
2024-06-07 19:50

Apple will reportedly unveil a standalone password manager named 'Passwords' as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 during the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, the app will be powered by Apple's iCloud Keychain, the current built-in password management system for macOS and iOS. While Keychain is a full-fledged password management tool that allows you to generate and store passwords for accounts you log in to and sync them between devices, it is hidden away in the settings, making it a bit cumbersome.