Security News

Bogus Mobile Device Management system used to hack iPhones in India
2018-07-13 13:44

Baker's dozen pwned by tricksy attack Enterprise iPhone users in India have been targeted through a sophisticated and highly targeted attack run through bogus Mobile Device Management (MDM) servers.…

Hackers Used Malicious MDM Solution to Spy On 'Highly Targeted' iPhone Users
2018-07-13 11:18

Security researchers have uncovered a "highly targeted" mobile malware campaign that has been operating since August 2015 and found spying on 13 selected iPhones in India. The attackers, who are...

Apple OS Update Lifts Curtain on iPhone USB Restricted Mode
2018-07-09 20:53

Apple has officially added a controversial security feature, USB Restricted Mode, to iPhones as part of its new iOS 11.4.1, released on Monday.

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.

Who owns your iPhone? [VIDEO]
2018-06-20 13:55

Who should get the final say over what you're allowed to do with digital devices you've bought outright with your own after-tax income?

Apple iPhone’s USB Restricted Mode gives Feds a cracking headache
2018-06-15 17:08

The next version of iOS looks set to block all communication through the lightning port if the phone hasn’t been unlocked for an hour.

Apple is shutting down an iPhone cracking exploit used by the FBI
2018-06-14 19:51

An update to iOS will shut down data access to the Lightning port after one hour.

Apple Removes iPhone USB Access Feature, Blocking Out Hackers, Law Enforcement
2018-06-14 17:27

The move escalates tensions between the phone giant and federal law enforcement when it comes to mobile security.

Here's why Apple will soon lock your iPhone Lightning port after inactivity
2018-06-14 13:04

A forthcoming update to iOS will enable “USB Restricted Mode,” limiting the Lightning port to only charge after one hour