Security News

Apple will throw forensics cops off the iPhone Lightning port every hour
2018-06-14 12:30

Cops unlikely to be the only grumblers Apple isn't backing down from a move to lock down the iPhone’s data port to increase security for users, even though it means thwarting some of the...

Apple Steps Up Encryption to Thwart Police Cracking of iPhones
2018-06-13 22:34

Apple said Wednesday it was strengthening encryption on its iPhones to thwart police efforts to unlock handsets without legitimate authorization. The move by Apple, the latest in an ongoing clash...

Here's why Apple is banning cryptocurrency mining on iPhones and iPads
2018-06-12 17:46

Apple has joined Google, Facebook and many other tech giants in banning stealthy cryptojackers from secretly using your device.

New iPhone OS May Include Device-Unlocking Security
2018-06-12 11:23

iOS 12, the next release of Apple's iPhone operating system, may include features to prevent someone from unlocking your phone without your permission: The feature essentially forces users to...

Google in court over ‘clandestine tracking’ of 4.4m iPhone users
2018-05-23 12:14

The search giant could be looking at a giant fine of up to $4.3b.

iOS trustjacking vulnerability lets hackers steal iPhone data, install spy apps
2018-04-19 12:11

The flaw takes advantage of Wi-Fi syncing in iTunes, but requires a developer image to work properly.

'iTunes Wi-Fi Sync' Feature Could Let Attackers Hijack Your iPhone, iPad Remotely
2018-04-19 11:03

Be careful while plugging your iPhone into a friend's laptop for a quick charge or sharing selected files. Researchers at Symantec have issued a security warning for iPhone and iPad users about a...

iPhones, iPads Can Be Hacked via 'Trustjacking' Attack
2018-04-19 05:24

A feature that allows users to wirelessly sync their iPhones and iPads with iTunes can be abused by hackers to take control of iOS devices in what researchers call a “Trustjacking” attack. read more

How's your Wednesday? Things going well? OK, your iPhone, iPad can be pwned via Wi-Fi sync
2018-04-18 20:26

Don't panic… until you finish reading RSA 2018 The iTunes Wi-Fi sync feature in Apple's iOS can be potentially abused by cops, snoops, and hackers to remotely extract information from, and...

How's your Wednesday? Things going well? Ok, so your iPhone can be pwned over WiFi
2018-04-18 20:26

Don't panic… until you finish reading RSA 2018 The Wi-Fi sync feature in Apple's iOS can allow attackers to remotely copy and control iPhones, opening up the possibility of serious data theft.…