You Can Now Run Android on an iPhone With ‘Project Sandcastle’

Not happy with your expensive iPhone and wondered if it’s possible to run any other operating system on your iPhone, maybe, how to install Android on an iPhone or Linux for iPhones?

Android phones can be rooted, and iPhones can be jailbroken to unlock… Continue reading You Can Now Run Android on an iPhone With ‘Project Sandcastle’

Critical Windows Vulnerability, Dating App Security Risk, Apple iOS Privacy Features

In episode 104 for January 20th 2020: Details on the new critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability, why dating apps could pose a national security risk, and how new Apple privacy features are changing the way your data is sold. ** Show notes and links m… Continue reading Critical Windows Vulnerability, Dating App Security Risk, Apple iOS Privacy Features

Nord VPN Security Incident, Smart Speaker Phishing, Apple iOS 13 Privacy Features

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 92 for October 28th 2019: Details on the Nord VPN security incident, using Amazon Echo and Go… Continue reading Nord VPN Security Incident, Smart Speaker Phishing, Apple iOS 13 Privacy Features

APT trends report Q3 2019

The quarterly summaries of APT activity are based on our threat intelligence research and provide a representative snapshot of what we have published and discussed in greater detail in our private reports. This is our latest installment, focusing on activities that we observed during Q3 2019. Continue reading APT trends report Q3 2019

Apple Under Fire Over Sending Some Users Browsing Data to China’s Tencent

Do you know Apple is sending iOS web browsing related data of some of its users to Chinese Internet company Tencent?

I am sure many of you are not aware of this, neither was I, and believe me, none of us could expect this from a tech company that prom… Continue reading Apple Under Fire Over Sending Some Users Browsing Data to China’s Tencent

iOS 13 Bug Lets 3rd-Party Keyboards Gain ‘Full Access’ — Even When You Deny

Following the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS earlier this week, Apple has issued an advisory warning iPhone and iPad users of an unpatched security bug impacting third-party keyboard apps.

On iOS, third-party keyboard extensions can run entirely standal… Continue reading iOS 13 Bug Lets 3rd-Party Keyboards Gain ‘Full Access’ — Even When You Deny

Apple iOS 13, Venmo Scams, Simjacking Attacks

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 87 for September 22nd 2019: Everything you need to know about Apple iOS 13, Venmo scams you n… Continue reading Apple iOS 13, Venmo Scams, Simjacking Attacks

Yikes! iOS 13 Coming Next Week With iPhone LockScreen Bypass Bug

Good news… next week, on September 19, Apple will roll out iOS 13, the latest version of its mobile operating system.

Yes, we’re excited about, but here comes the bad news…

iOS 13 contains a vulnerability that could allow anyone to bypass the loc… Continue reading Yikes! iOS 13 Coming Next Week With iPhone LockScreen Bypass Bug

New Firefox Privacy Protections, Apple iOS Zero-Days, Facebook User Phone Numbers Exposed

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 85 for September 9th 2019: Firefox will now block all third-party tracking cookies and more b… Continue reading New Firefox Privacy Protections, Apple iOS Zero-Days, Facebook User Phone Numbers Exposed

Google Uncovers How Just Visiting Some Sites Were Secretly Hacking iPhones For Years

Beware Apple users!

Your iPhone can be hacked just by visiting an innocent-looking website, confirms a terrifying report Google researchers released earlier today.

The story goes back to a widespread iPhone hacking campaign that cybersecurity researc… Continue reading Google Uncovers How Just Visiting Some Sites Were Secretly Hacking iPhones For Years