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Masque attack: Media scaring people via misreported security flaw
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Find my Mac passcode lock brute-force attack: What you need to know!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 is now available to download with stability and security fixes
By Jared DiPane last updated
Apple has just released the latest version of OS X El Capitan, 10.11.3. This update brings improvements to the stability, compatibility and security of your computer.
Sparkle updater vulnerability: What you need to know!
By Rene Ritchie, Nick Arnott last updated
Third-party update service Sparkle, combined with insecure network protocols and parsing, leaves some OS X apps open to person-in-the-middle exploits.
How to customize security on iPhone and iPad
By Kathy McGraw, Allyson Kazmucha, Rene Ritchie last updated
How to secure your iPhone or iPad with a strong alphanumeric password
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Simple passcodes are more convenient than they are secure. If you really want to be safe, go with a strong password.
Little Flocker is getting dumbed down for the good of all Mac users
By Lory Gil last updated
When Jonathan Zdziarski announce he was joining Apple, Little Flocker fans wondered what would come of the Mac security tool. Turns out it's going to be easier to use.
On Dark Matter, iPads, and trucks
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Computers are like trucks: They're more powerful, but with that power comes the potential for exploits. As such, iOS may be the safer future route for most users.
No, OS X is NOT the 'most vulnerable OS' despite shoddy reporting
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Don't get scammed by iMessages
By Lory Gil last updated
It looks like scammers are hitting Apple again. This time it's through the Messages app.
Amazon says a patch for WPA2 exploit KRACK is in the works
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Amazon is evaluating its products to determine how to go forward and patch KRACK.
youVerify for iPhone helps reassure buyers that your items are the real deal, not a scam
By Allyson Kazmucha last updated
Apple's new security bug bounty program: What you need to know!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
iCloud wasn't breached but you should still reset your password and set up 2-factor authentication
By Rene Ritchie published
Should you change your iCloud password and enable two-factor authentication in light of recent hacking claims? Yes, despite them even!
Jonathan Zdziarski goes to Apple
By Rene Ritchie published
Security and forensics expert Jonathan Zdziarski is joining Apple's Security Engineering and Architecture team. And that's a huge win for personal privacy.
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