Security News

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

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...