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Apple extends security updates to older i Phones at risk of hacking
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (439+ words) Dark Sword isn't some niche exploit used by a handful of elite hackers. Just recently, another hacking toolkit called Coruna forced Apple to release patches for even older i OS versions. Two major threats in such a short span aren't…...
Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It's spreading a password-stealing malware
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (334+ words) If a website tells you to manually install a "Windows update" from a big blue download button, close that tab immediately. Malwarebytes has just spotted a fake Microsoft support website (microsoft-update. support) that pretends to offer a cumulative update for…...
The FBI just cracked open Signal texts on an i Phone. Here's how to lock yours down
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (564+ words) According to a report by 404 Media, the FBI recently managed to recover deleted Signal messages from an i Phone. The method did not involve breaking Signal's encryption. Instead, investigators retrieved the messages from data stored by i OS itself. To…...
Your i Phone could be at risk if it's not updated
3+ week, 2+ day ago (388+ words) A powerful hacking toolkit capable of compromising millions of i Phones has reportedly been leaked online, raising fresh concerns about mobile security and the growing accessibility of advanced cyber weapons. Security researchers warn that the publicly available exploit kit could…...
Researchers can now detect tampered smartphones from miles away
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) Researchers from the American Institute of Physics" publishing arm have developed a technique that could change how smartphones are inspected for tampering and hidden modifications. Instead of physically examining a device, the team demonstrated a way to detect whether a…...
How to keep your Apple devices safe from Air Play attacks
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (1256+ words) Apple's approach to building new features has always been rooted in safety and seamless convenience. Take, for example, Air Play, a wireless standard created by the company that allows users to stream audio and video from one device to another....
New Landfall spyware used images to hack Samsung Galaxy phones for nearly a year
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) What's happened? Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have uncovered an Android spyware campaign called Landfall. The malware exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy phones that could be triggered by a malicious image sent to a phone, and…...
My Ring doorbell has made the world pink " and I'm wondering if it's time to move on
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1224+ words) My patch of South London is less grey than you might imagine. Looking out of my window as I write this, I can see red brickwork, a number of different colored cars and even some greenery and trees to remind…...
Losing access to your Google account just got less scary
6+ mon, 12+ hour ago (372+ words) What's happened? Google is introducing two new ways to help users regain access to locked accounts. Why should I care? If you've ever panicked after forgetting the password for your Google account or losing your phone, the Recovery Password and…...
Amazon's Ring cameras are ready for face scanning and it gives me the creeps
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (359+ words) What's happened? Amazon's Ring launched new security cameras with features like Alexa+ Greetings, Search Party, and 4 K Retinal Vision, but the one that's creating the most buzz is Familiar Faces, and not for good reasons. Why is this important? This…...