July 23, 2019

Big password hole in iOS 13 beta spotted by testers

A security clanger has been spotted in the current beta version of iOS 13 which allows anyone to access a user’s stored web and app passwords without having to authenticate.

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July 16, 2019

Bluetooth LE’s anti-tracking technology beaten

Researchers have found a way to beat the MAC address randomisation feature used by Bluetooth to protect users from being tracked.

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July 15, 2019

Apple quietly removes Zoom’s hidden web server from Macs

In the latest twist in the saga of the web-conferencing app, Apple has issued a ‘silent’ update removing Zoom's hidden web server from Macs.

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June 24, 2019

Mobile apps riddled with high-risk vulnerabilities, warns report

Be careful before installing that mobile app on your iOS or Android device - many mobile applications are riddled with vulnerabilities.

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June 14, 2019

Android phones can now be security keys for iOS devices

Hey, iOS users. Got a spare Android phone lying around? Now, you can use it as a secure access key for online services.

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June 11, 2019

iOS 13 will map the apps that are tracking you

A map will display the snail-slime trails that we all leave behind in our daily travels and through which background tracking apps follow us.

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May 15, 2019

Twitter bug leaks iOS users’ location data to partner

Now fixed, the bug affected some users with multiple accounts running on an iOS device.

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April 18, 2019

Chrome flaw on iOS leads to 500 million unwanted pop-up ads

If you own an iOS device and use the Chrome browser, you may have encountered some strange-looking pop-up ads in the past week.

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April 17, 2019

Mozilla to Apple: Protect user privacy with rotating phone IDs

Mozilla has criticized Apple for its latest privacy marketing campaign, urging it to provide more automatic protection for users behind the scenes.

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