Android’s full-disk encryption just got much weaker—here’s why
Unlike Apple’s iOS, Android is vulnerable to several key-extraction techniques. Continue reading Android’s full-disk encryption just got much weaker—here’s why
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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
Apple stops patching QuickTime for Windows despite 2 active vulnerabilities
Security firm urges Windows users to uninstall media player. Continue reading Apple stops patching QuickTime for Windows despite 2 active vulnerabilities
Crypto vulnerability lets attackers decrypt iMessage photo, article warns
Bug can be exploited when iCloud photo is sent over iMessage, Washington Post reports. Continue reading Crypto vulnerability lets attackers decrypt iMessage photo, article warns
John Oliver explains why iPhone encryption debate is no joking matter
Comedian dissects FBI technical and legal fallacies without lionizing Apple. Continue reading John Oliver explains why iPhone encryption debate is no joking matter
There are ways the FBI can crack the iPhone PIN without Apple doing it for them
Getting Apple to write new firmware is the easiest route—but probably not the only one. Continue reading There are ways the FBI can crack the iPhone PIN without Apple doing it for them
First Mac-targeting ransomware hits Transmission users, researchers say
Rogue copy of BitTorrent client results in KeRanger install, which demands 1 bitcoin. Continue reading First Mac-targeting ransomware hits Transmission users, researchers say
New attack steals secret crypto keys from Android and iOS phones
Researcher-devised exploit threatens Bitcoin wallets and other high-value assets. Continue reading New attack steals secret crypto keys from Android and iOS phones
John McAfee better prepare to eat a shoe because he doesn’t know how iPhones work
His plan to crack the iPhone will not even begin to work. Continue reading John McAfee better prepare to eat a shoe because he doesn’t know how iPhones work
Largely undetected Mac malware suggests disgraced HackingTeam has returned
Until recently, sample wasn’t detected by any of the top antivirus programs. Continue reading Largely undetected Mac malware suggests disgraced HackingTeam has returned