Apple Is Reportedly Working On Stronger iCloud Encryption In Light Of Its Dispute With FBI
Apple engineers are working on strengthening the encryption methods for iCloud and iPhone, so that the company can no longer decrypt any data stored in them.
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San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone 5c Apple ID Password Was Changed While In Government Possession
Apple executives revealed that the Apple ID password linked to the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooter was changed within 24 hours of the government taking possession of the phone.
Department Of Justice Calls Apple’s Refusal To FBI Request As Marketing Strategy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its fight with Apple by filing a new motion to force Apple to comply with the court order to help FBI unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers.
Google, Facebook And Twitter Announce Support For Apple In Backdoor Dispute With FBI
Today, both Facebook and Twitter has announced that they will support Apple in opposing a government order that would require it to provide backdoor access to FBI in its iOS devices.
New WhatsApp Malware Phishing Attack Discovered
Recently security firm Comodo Labs has discovered a new phishing attack targeted at WhatsApp users to spread malware.
Information Security: An Emerging Market
As the number of cyber threats increases, both consumers and businesses are growing more concerned with information security. Here is a look at some of the latest threats facing the web consumers.
A Flaw In Samsung Phones Allows Users To Bypass Factory Reset Protection
A new flaw found in Samsung phones allows users to bypass the in-built factory reset protection in Android and allows thieves to use your phone after just wiping it clean.
Adobe Patches Major Security Vulnerability That Plagued All Version Of Flash Player
Adobe has issued a patch for Flash Player that fixes a major security vulnerability that affected all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux computers
Adobe Confirms Major Security Flaw In Flash Player For Windows, Mac And Linux
Adobe has confirmed a major security vulnerability that affects all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. The vulnerability can be used by hackers to crash a target PC or even take complete control of the computer. Adobe claims that so far all attacks using this vulnerability are limited and targeted.
Adobe Updates Flash Player To Patch 23 Security Flaws
Adobe has released a new update for its Flash Player to patch critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to install malware on computers. This new update fixes 23 security flaws of which 18 can potentially be exploited to execute malicious code on the underlying systems. Adobe is not aware of any exploits being publicly available for the fixed vulnerabilities.
App Store Apps Infected By XCodeGhost Malware. Apple Working On Removing Infected Apps
Earlier this week, Chinese developers disclosed new iOS malware called XcodeGhost on microblogging service Sina Weibo. Yesterday, security research company Palo Alto, confirmed the same and revealed that a number of apps in the Apple App Store were infected by the malware.
Android Security Flaw Allows You To Bypass Lock Screen Using A Large Password
A recently discovered Android security flaw allows users to bypass the lock screen on most version of Android Lollipop. This vulnerability exists in Android 5.x and allows an attacker to crash the lock screen and gain full access to a locked device, even if encryption is enabled on the device.
BlackBerry Buys Good Technology, A Secure iOS Solutions Provider, For $425 Million
On Friday, BlackBerry announced their acquisition of mobility services firm “Good Technology”, to strengthen its position in secure mobile enterprise solutions.
KeyRaider iOS Malware Affects Jailbroken iOS Devices
According to a new report, a new iOS malware called KeyRaider has stolen around 225,000 Apple accounts from jailbroken iPhones.
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Smart Protect
Today, Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Smart Protect, a new technology that will provide advanced protection against zero-day malware threats.
Google Admits Hangouts Doesn’t Use End-To-End Encryption
Google admits that their Google+ Hangout messaging client does not use end-to-end encryption and the encryption is only during transit, meaning that once it arrives on Google’s servers, anyone can wiretap the conversations.
Russian Hackers Got Their Hands On Obama’s Unclassified Emails
Information about last years hack on White House by Russian Hackers was revealed and it seems the hackers obtained access to Obama’s unclassified emails.
NSA Cares About Your “Security” – Wants “Front Door” Access To Spy On You
NSA wants technology companies to create a “Front Door” access using a digital key that allows access to your devices. This key is then broken to multiple pieces to prevent any one agency or person from getting in.
