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!

“Black Box” brouhaha breaks out over brute forcing of iPhone PIN lock

A brouhaha has broken out about a “Black Box” that can brute force your iPhone PIN by trying every possible combination, from 00..00 to 99..99. Apparently, it can even circumvent the “10 mistakes and you’re finished” test. Sort of…

As one security hole closes, another one opens! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]

How many years was that security hole in Linux ? How many security patches for XP? How many lock screen holes in iOS? How much do Google specs cost? Find out in this week’s 60 Second Security video…

SSCC 147 – Why Snapchat will have to tell you the truth about security now [PODCAST]

As usual, Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin turn their insightful and entertaining gaze on the security lessons we can learn from the past few days. Give it a listen – it’s our weekly quarter-hour security podcast…

“Open the iPhone door, Siri!” – Apple’s digital helper coughs up another lock screen hole

A hacker has found a way to bypass the iPhone 5 lock screen to get at your contacts. Ironically, he got in by asking Siri, Apple’s voice-activated “helper.” Here’s how to close the hole while you wait for Apple’s fix…