New EFF campaign urges Apple and other tech companies to ‘Encrypt It Already’
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is out with a new campaign that presses tech companies to move faster to protect…
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Apple fights massive government overreach as India demands iOS source code
Apple is fighting many elements of a list of 83 security requirements proposed by the Indian government. This reportedly includes…
After Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app
The saga of a mandatory government security app which Apple and Google had to preinstall on their phones didn’t last…
Federal agencies ordered to apply Apple security patches by November 17
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Binding Operational Directive, requiring federal agencies to apply 24…
MCX’s CurrentC, the infamous Apple Pay competitor, says its already been hacked
CurrentC, the much discussed infamous competitor to the Apple Pay mobile payments platform, has some more bad press coming its…
Apple voices opposition to security bill that gives government more power to spy on users
Apple this evening has continued its outspoken attitude when it comes to protection of user rights and privacy. The Washington…
Apple patent details automatically adjusting security settings based on location, biosensors & behavior
A new patent application published today by the United States Patent & Trademark Office details a system Apple could use…
Civil rights groups and tech companies express support for Apple’s stand against the FBI
Civil rights organizations have expressed strong support for Apple’s resistance to a court order instructing it to create special firmware that…
US Cyber Trust Mark will boost smart home security, says White House
The White House has announced a plan intended to improve the security of smart home tech. The government will test…
Apple among tech companies voicing opposition to new anti-encryption law in Australia
Last week, we reported that Australia had passed a new anti-encryption law that could force Apple and other tech companies…
Former Facebook security chief criticizes Apple’s privacy practices in China
On the heels of Tim Cook’s comments at a Brussels privacy event this afternoon, Facebook’s former security chief is criticizing…
Apple’s privacy focus includes extreme testing of Secure Enclave chips in secret lab
Apple’s commitment to customer privacy includes extreme testing of Secure Enclave chips inside a top-secret lab, reveals a new report…
EFF launches ‘Fix It Already’ initiative to push Apple and other tech companies for change
A new post from the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) today has announced a new initiative called “Fix It Already.” The…
Apple security fix didn’t address root cause – now corrected in iOS 16.5
An Apple security fix in iOS 15.6.1 back in August of last year was said to close two major security…
iOS VPN apps have another flaw, shows new research: excluding many Apple apps
A security researcher back in August found a significant flaw in iOS VPN apps, and a second researcher has now…
Apple and other big tech companies to attend White House meeting to talk software security
Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, and IBM will attend a meeting at the White House to discuss software security after the…
US AG Barr alleges Apple and other tech companies are collaborating with China
In the latest accusation from the US Attorney General against Apple and other major tech companies, today William Barr alleged…
Apple joins Fido Alliance, wants to replace passwords with trusted devices
The Fido Alliance, an organization committed to eliminating the need for passwords, received a big boost last week when Apple…
Apple responds to security researcher who found multiple iOS 15 zero-day flaws [U]
Apple overhauled its security bounty program back in 2019 by making it open to anyone, increasing payouts, and more. However,…
Apple releases an optimized Safari 5.1.4
Apple just released Safari 5.1.4 through Software Update with a long list of security and stability fixes and improvements. You…
Apple/FBI: San Bernardino District Attorney strangely claims suspect’s iPhone contains a ‘cyber pathogen’
Although tech companies are joining Apple’s camp en masse for the Apple/FBI court battle due to commence on March 22nd, there are…
Major zero-day security flaws in iOS & OS X allow theft of both Keychain and app passwords
Researchers from Indiana University and the Georgia Institute of Technology said that security holes in both iOS and OS X allow a…
Opinion: How likely is Apple to succeed in resisting the FBI court order?
I laid out the three reasons I believe Apple is right to stand firm on encryption back in November. The…
Apple and other tech companies swat down new proposals to create secure backdoors in encrypted services
Reform Government Surveillance is a coalition of major tech companies that looks to guide legislation for how the government can…