Learn what Security Lockout does on iPhone, and what to do if you’ve forgotten your passcode and the Security Lockout prompt appears.
Security
Examining Security Keys with Duane Waddle - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-24
One of the biggest changes introduced in this week’s OS updates from Apple is the across the board option to use physical security keys for iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Info-sec guy Duane Waddle joins Ken to talk about what they are, their implementation, and possible futures for the tech.
Physical Security Key Support Arrives in iOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta
With the first beta versions of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, Apple is introducing its new Security Key support for testing.
More End-to-End Encryption and Giving the Gift of Will Smith - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-09
Dreamlight Valley resident and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today to discuss Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. What is it, who needs it, and how does one activate it? Plus – Will Smith is promoting Apple TV+. Too soon?
Featured Articles
How To Turn On Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud greatly improves your data security. Here’s how to turn the feature on.
Apple Announces Powerful New User and Data Security Features
Coming soon to an iPhone, iPad or Mac near you, Apple has announced three new user and data security features.
Eufy Doesn't Patch Potential Security Issue Affecting Its Video Doorbells, Instead Adds Disclaimer
Eufy is choosing not to fix a potential security issue with its camera products yet, but is offering more transparency into data storage.
Our Security and Smartphone Futures - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-30
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those.
Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True
A security researcher revealed that Eufy misleads customers, sending videos from its so-called local-only camera products to the cloud.
Featured Articles
Apple Issues Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.2 Beta 3, But It’s Only a Test
Apple recently issued a Rapid Security Response to iOS 16.2 beta 3. However, it contains no security fixes, simply a test of the new feature.