Apple says it doesn’t have the “technical ability” to unlock a modern iPhone and would rather not take a look at older models for fear of tarnishing its reputation.
Tag Archives: Mobile
New Android Marshmallow devices must have default encryption, Google says
Google has released compatibility requirements for new devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and there’s one requirement that is justifiably getting a lot of attention – full-disk encryption must be enabled by default (with a few exceptions).
Encrypt like everyone’s watching – because someone probably is!
Week 3 of #CyberAware month is all about staying secure, wherever you are – no matter who’s watching.
Hijacking phones with radio waves, Siri and headphones. Should we worry?
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?
87% of Android devices are exposed to at least one critical vulnerability
University of Cambridge researchers find that the Android ecosystem is a “market for lemons,” with 87% of devices unpatched against at least one known critical vulnerability.
Uber mistake leaves hundreds of drivers’ personal information exposed
Controversial taxi firm Uber accidentally exposed the personal details of hundreds of its drivers on Tuesday following the introduction of its new “Uber Partner” app.
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. 
Google: 30% of wireless calls to 911 emergency services are butt dials
Butt dials can be awkward, but there are serious consequences too. As researchers from Google found recently, up to 30% of wireless calls to 911 in San Francisco are accidental butt dial calls.
Phone thieves facing stiffer sentences if victims lose photos
New guidelines from the UK’s sentencing council say that the non-monetary impact on theft victims has to be taken into account.