We can make calls, send text messages, do web searches, and much more using voice commands. What if someone else could do these things – silently, remotely, and without your knowledge?
Tag Archives: iOS
You make your PRIVATE key PUBLIC, right? [Chet Chat Podcast 218]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. Enjoy!
Apple excommunicates adblockers that could access users’ private data
Apple’s blocked apps that installed root certificates that could have allowed them to see all of a users’ web traffic.
Are you (inadvertently) selling your personal data on eBay?
We might well think we’re properly erasing data from gadgets before we sell them or dump them, but in fact we’re leaving smears of personal data lingering that can lead to identity theft. 
Apple swiftly closes hole in iOS 9 Lock screen
You can’t use the recent “ask Siri” trick to sneak past the iOS 9 Lock screen any more. 
Selfies, sharks…and yet another lock screen bug [Chet Chat Podcast 216]
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Enjoy the latest episode of our weekly podcast!
Not Apple’s best week ever! 60 Second Security
Watch the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute security news video… Find out why this wasn’t such a great week for Apple.
Malware in the App Store? You CANNOT be SERIOUS! [Chet Chat Podcast 215]
Take a listen to the latest Chet Chat podcast, our fun-but-informative weekly commentary on the latest computer security issues.
Smartphone passcodes are protected by the Fifth Amendment, says US court
Cops can still force suspects to unlock phones with a fingerprint but passcodes are off the agenda… for now.
Change this setting to stop Siri spilling your selfies!
A Siri-ous bug affecting iOS 9 could let a crook skip your passcode, and get at your photos… …and access your contacts, and send bogus messages in your name. Here’s how to fix it.