iOS 10 beta still encrypts user data, but not the kernel
Apple says it improves performance without putting user data at risk. Continue reading iOS 10 beta still encrypts user data, but not the kernel
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FTC’s chief technologist gets her mobile phone number hijacked by ID thief
If it can happen to her, chances are it can happen to lots of people. Continue reading FTC’s chief technologist gets her mobile phone number hijacked by ID thief
Incensing critics, Google engineer ends push for crypto-only setting in Allo
Updated personal blog post deletes comments that were cited by Google critics. Continue reading Incensing critics, Google engineer ends push for crypto-only setting in Allo
Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
FCC and FTC coordinate probe of OS developers, hardware makers, and carriers. Continue reading Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
Critical Qualcomm security bug leaves many phones open to attack
Fix still isn’t available for most users, and many will probably never get it. Continue reading Critical Qualcomm security bug leaves many phones open to attack
Samsung Smart Home flaws let hackers make keys to front door
Don’t rely on SmartThings for anything security related, researchers warn. Continue reading Samsung Smart Home flaws let hackers make keys to front door
Active drive-by exploits critical Android bugs, care of Hacking Team
Hostile JavaScript delivered through ads installs ransomware on older Android phones. Continue reading Active drive-by exploits critical Android bugs, care of Hacking Team
Underwriters Labs refuses to share new IoT cybersecurity standard
“Too many unhealthy products will pass the bare-minimum certification process.” Continue reading Underwriters Labs refuses to share new IoT cybersecurity standard
Weakness in iOS enterprise hooks could let bad apps sneak in
Mobile device management API could be hijacked to install malicious apps. Continue reading Weakness in iOS enterprise hooks could let bad apps sneak in
iOS forensics expert’s theory: FBI will hack shooter’s phone by mirroring storage
Zdziarski believes NAND mirroring will give FBI the retries to crack PIN it needs. Continue reading iOS forensics expert’s theory: FBI will hack shooter’s phone by mirroring storage