OS X Security
Apple employs advanced security technology: Gatekeeper, for example, which makes it safer to download software for your Mac by making sure the developer passes muster. FileVault 2, which protects your Mac's data by using XTS-AES 128 encryption. iCloud Keychain, which stores unique, strong and encrypted passwords, making it easier for you to visit web sites that require you to log in. And sandboxing, a requirement of apps sold through the Mac App Store — isolating apps from critical system components, keeping your data safe.
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How to look up your accounts and passwords on iPhone and iPad
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Apple changed how two-factor authentication SMS codes look for better security
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has made a change to the way two-factor authentication SMS messages look in an attempt to help boost security.
NSO Group's Pegasus spyware used to spy on El Salvador journalists and activists
By Oliver Haslam published
The infamous NSO Group's spyware app, Pegasus, has been found to have been used to hack into devices owned by journalists and activists in El Salvador, according to a new report.
Apple, others to discuss software security concerns during White House visit
By Oliver Haslam published
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Pareto Security checks your Mac's settings for potential attack vectors
By Oliver Haslam published
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By Oliver Haslam published
iPhone thieves are using this trick to disable Find My on stolen devices
By Oliver Haslam published
People stealing iPhones is nothing new, but this new scam disables Find My so the iPhone can be erased with ease.
Pegasus spyware maker NSO added to Entity List as a national security threat
By Oliver Haslam published
NSO, the company behind the Pegasus spyware, has been added to the US Entity List over national security concerns.
How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook
By Christine Chan published
Protect your Facebook account from potential hacks with the company's two-factor authentication system. Here's how to get it set up.
WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption to chat backups, no matter where they're stored
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp has added an option to enable end-to-end encryption on chat backups whether they're saved in iCloud or elsewhere.
iOS 15.0.2 fixes a zero-day vulnerability but Apple hasn't given credit to the researcher who found it
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's recent iOS 15.0.2 update has fixed a reported zero-day vulnerability but it hasn't given them credit for their work.
T-Mobile confirms someone accessed its servers, unsure any personal data was stolen
By Oliver Haslam published
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T-Mobile checking claims 100 million people had their data stolen from its servers
By Oliver Haslam published
Carrier T-Mobile is investigating claims that 100 million people had their data stolen right off its servers after someone posted to a forum saying they had the information for sale.
How to protect your data with Mac encryption
By Bryan M Wolfe published
With built-in tools, you can use Mac encryption and better protect your most important content.
New iMazing update tells you whether your iPhone has Pegasus spyware
By Oliver Haslam published
There's been a lot of talk about the Pegasus spyware and now it's easier than ever to check whether your device is compromised.
Apple releases security updates for macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has released a slew of security updates for users who are still using macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina.
Apple releases details of security fixes in iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has published the full details of its security fixes that were released alongside iOS 14.7 earlier this week and iPadOS 14.7 earlier today.
Gaping iOS 14.6 iMessage security flaw saw journalists' iPhones infected with spyware
By Oliver Haslam published
Journalists, activists, and other groups around the world have seen their iPhones infected with spyware without their knowledge — and without them having to tap a thing to initiate the download.
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