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Tag Archives: iPad
Apple iOS malware gets onto 75,000 iPhones, steals ad clicks
Apple keeps iOS locked down, so malware on iPhones and iPads is very rare. But iOS malware does happen, and this one is called “AdThief” because that’s exactly what it does – steals ad click revenue…
Apple faces class action suit for tracking users without consent
A Californian plaintiff says that nobody at Apple ever told her about tracking her whereabouts, nor did anybody ever ask for her permission. She says she only found out about it by watching a recent Chinese state TV report about iPhone being a security risk to the state. 
Is that Google Glass wearer stealing your iPad passcode?
What about the one with a smartwatch? Snoopers can catch your code from nearly 10 feet away with Google Glass or Samsung’s smartwatch and from almost 150 away using a HD camcorder, thanks to researchers’ custom-coded, shadow-tracking recognition algorithm.
Apple ransomware strikes Australia – pay Oleg $100 or else
This morning, a number of Australian iPad and iPhone users woke up to a strange sight. “Device hacked by Oleg Pliss. For unlock device…”