Security

Apple rumored to release their own app-tracking utility for iOS developers

By Simon Sage, Friday, Jun 8, 2012 a 5:14 pm

WWDC is right around the corner, and though we're expecting lots of iOS 6 news and maybe some Apple TV stuff, there's apparently going to be yet another goodie for developers at the show: a means by which devs can see how their customers are using apps all Big Brother style.

LinkedIn plugs security and privacy breaches: What you need to know

By Simon Sage, Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 a 10:42 am

LinkedIn has had a rough week, not only were they caught transmitting sensitive calendar data in plain text to their servers from their iOS app, but a recent security breach has also left more than a few passwords exposed.

Apple details security updates covered in iOS 5.1.1 update

By chrissyboy6969, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 a 9:03 am

Apple has released information on the security updates that were covered in the recent release of iOS 5.1.1. When it was originally released yesterday, all that we knew was that there were various bug fixes. This update actually covers some important security fixes too for Mobile Safari and WebKit based browsers in general.

AT&T announces home automation service with iPhone and iPad remote control apps

By Simon Sage, Monday, May 7, 2012 a 10:42 am

AT&T has announced a new home security and automation service that comes with an iPad and iPhone which give you a wide range of security and remote control options. With it, you can change the temperature, switch the lights, manage the alarm system, control the window blinds, shut off the water main, and even remotely unlock doors.

iPhone and iPad theft in New York up 44% since last year

By Simon Sage, Monday, Apr 23, 2012 a 9:37 am

Recent data from the New York Police Department shows that the theft of iPhone and iPads have increased by 44% since last year. From the beginning of the year to April 15, 1,196 iOS devices have been stolen, while 831 were swiped during the same period in 2011.

Bulletproof iPhone case denies hot lead entry to App Store, bodily organs

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 a 12:39 pm

A metal parts manufacturer in Japan called Marudai has cooked up an iPhone case that offers protection against a 50 caliber bullet from the the rear.

Apple asking for ID security questions to thwart account breaches

By Simon Sage, Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 a 1:35 pm

Apple has recently started prompting iOS users to create three security questions and answers to make sure nobody's breaking into their account.

Path adds better security to further address privacy concerns

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 a 12:43 pm

The new version of Path will hash your Contact data including names, e-mail addresses, Twitter handles, and Facebook profile IDs.

Girls Around Me has Foursquare API revoked, pulls out of App Store

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 a 11:21 am

Foursquare has revoked API access to the iOS app Girls Around Me, forcing them to take their tracking app down from the Apple App Store. This follows a scathing editorial on Cult of Mac in which the privacy implications of the app were called into question. The Russian developer, i-Free, has since issued a statement claiming that they've done nothing wrong, and that they're only using APIs on Foursquare and Facebook to enable users to find the names and locations of girls and guys nearby.

Find my iPad app helps 8-year-old catch burglars and $350,000-worth of stolen property

By Simon Sage, Monday, Apr 2, 2012 a 12:33 pm

An eight-year-old kid from Tennessee was able to track down some burglars that had broken into his home and stolen his iPad by using an Apple-made location-tracking app. The Find my iPad app helped police locate the hotel where these thieves were staying, and their stash of $350,000-worth of stolen loot amassed over other break-ins.