Apple Pulls iCloud Advanced Data Protection Feature in the UK in Reaction to Government’s Backdoor Mandate

Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection feature for iCloud user data in the UK following a public fight with the government over new backdoor access requirements.
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Apple Chips Are Vulnerable to Side-Channel Attacks That Could Expose Credit Card Information

Macs, iPhones, and iPads made during and after 2021 may be at risk. However, no attackers have taken advantage. Apple is aware of the security vulnerabilities. Continue reading Apple Chips Are Vulnerable to Side-Channel Attacks That Could Expose Credit Card Information

For 2nd Time in 3 Years, Mobile Spyware Maker mSpy Leaks Millions of Sensitive Records

mSpy, the makers of a software-as-a-service product that claims to help more than a million paying customers spy on the mobile devices of their kids and partners, has leaked millions of sensitive records online, including passwords, call logs, text mes… Continue reading For 2nd Time in 3 Years, Mobile Spyware Maker mSpy Leaks Millions of Sensitive Records

Hacker Who Leaked Celebrities’ Naked Photos Gets 8 Months in Prison

George Garofano (left)

The fourth celebrity hacker—who was charged earlier this year with hacking into over 250 Apple iCloud accounts belonged to Jennifer Lawrence and other Hollywood celebrities—has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

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