Encrypted
WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption to chat backups
WhatsApp has added an option to enable end-to-end encryption on chat backups whether they're saved in iCloud or elsewhere.
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Security (General)
fixed
iOS 15.0.2 fixes a zero-day vulnerability — doesn't credit its finder
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.
Maybe and maybe not
T-Mobile confirms someone accessed servers, unsure personal data was stolen
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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
100 million!
T-Mobile checking claims 100m people had their data stolen from its servers
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.
All around protection
Use encryption to better protect your data macOS
With built-in tools, you can use Mac encryption and better protect your most important content.
I spy
New iMazing update tells you whether your iPhone has Pegasus spyware
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.
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Webcam hacking is real, but you can protect yourself with a privacy cover
Worried people might be looking in through your webcam on your MacBook? No worries! Here are some great privacy covers that will protect your privacy.
secured
Apple releases security updates for macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina
Apple has released a slew of security updates for users who are still using macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina.
Security!
Apple releases details of security fixes in iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7
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.
Hacked
An iOS 14.6 iMessage flaw saw journalists' iPhones infected with spyware
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.