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Tag Archives: iOS
Apple tweaks iOS 9 to stop advertisers getting our app data
Developers and advertisers have been eyeballing the apps we download to target-pitch their own wares. Apple are shuttering the peepshow.
SSCC 204 – You want an extension to your extension for Windows XP? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast, the award-winning Chet Chat. Enjoy!
“Belts and breaches” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s the latest episode of our entertaining news-in-1-minute security roundup. Enjoy!
Apple OS X and iOS in the vulnerability spotlight – meet “CORED,” also known as “XARA”
The security issue of the week has arrived in iOS and OS X, and it’s attracted a funky name already. The researchers called it XARA, but others had different ideas, and dubbed it “CORED.” As in “Apple CORED.”
Facebook introduces “Moments” – supposedly a safer way to share photos
Unlike Facebook’s “Photo Sync” feature, Moments is a separate photo app that doesn’t upload anything until you tell it to. Paul Ducklin wonders how much safer you’ll be from over-sharing your pics…
Authentication is all around us! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s our latest “60 Second Security” video – catch the week’s security news in just 1 minute.
SSCC 202 – They hacked the US Army? Are you SURE? [PODCAST]
Join Sophos security experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin for this week’s security podcast. Apple, Microsoft, patching, hacking the army (sort of), and 49 arrests in a Europol action against bank fraudsters!
Snapchat steps up its security with login verification
Snapchat has an optional new security feature in version 9.9, called Login Verification. Here’s why you should definitely update your app and turn it on.
iOS 9 enhances two factor authentication, introduces 6-digit passcodes
Apple announced on Monday that iOS 9 will have native two-factor authentication as well as (slightly) more secure passcodes.