OS X Security
Apple employs advanced security technology: Gatekeeper, for example, which makes it safer to download software for your Mac by making sure the developer passes muster. FileVault 2, which protects your Mac's data by using XTS-AES 128 encryption. iCloud Keychain, which stores unique, strong and encrypted passwords, making it easier for you to visit web sites that require you to log in. And sandboxing, a requirement of apps sold through the Mac App Store — isolating apps from critical system components, keeping your data safe.
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Looking for your accounts and passwords on your iPhone or iPad? Here's where to find them!

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Apple has made a change to the way two-factor authentication SMS messages look in an attempt to help boost security.

By Oliver Haslam Published
The infamous NSO Group's spyware app, Pegasus, has been found to have been used to hack into devices owned by journalists and activists in El Salvador, according to a new report.

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Apple is one of multiple tech companies that will be involved in security discussions at the White House following a year that saw multiple high-profile cyberattacks across the United States.

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People stealing iPhones is nothing new, but this new scam disables Find My so the iPhone can be erased with ease.

By Oliver Haslam Published
NSO, the company behind the Pegasus spyware, has been added to the US Entity List over national security concerns.

By Christine Chan Published
Protect your Facebook account from potential hacks with the company's two-factor authentication system. Here's how to get it set up.

By Oliver Haslam Published
WhatsApp has added an option to enable end-to-end encryption on chat backups whether they're saved in iCloud or elsewhere.

By Oliver Haslam Published
Apple's recent iOS 15.0.2 update has fixed a reported zero-day vulnerability but it hasn't given them credit for their work.

By Oliver Haslam Published
Following the news that T-Mobile was the victim of a data breach that saw personal data appear on the black market, the carrier has now released a statement

By Oliver Haslam Published
Carrier T-Mobile is investigating claims that 100 million people had their data stolen right off its servers after someone posted to a forum saying they had the information for sale.

By Bryan M Wolfe Published
With built-in tools, you can use Mac encryption and better protect your most important content.

By Oliver Haslam Published
There's been a lot of talk about the Pegasus spyware and now it's easier than ever to check whether your device is compromised.

By Joe Wituschek Published
Apple has released a slew of security updates for users who are still using macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina.

By Joe Wituschek Published
Apple has published the full details of its security fixes that were released alongside iOS 14.7 earlier this week and iPadOS 14.7 earlier today.

By Oliver Haslam Published
Journalists, activists, and other groups around the world have seen their iPhones infected with spyware without their knowledge — and without them having to tap a thing to initiate the download.
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