Two years after a VPN provider advised Apple of a bug in iOS preventing the service from being secure, the problem still exists.
Security
Apple Details Lockdown Mode With Groundbreaking Security Capability
Apple announced Lockdown Mode in its major operating systems, featuring groundbreaking security protection for users targeted by spyware.
Apple Launches Rapid Security Response, A New Feature for Applying Security Updates on the Fly
Apple has launched Rapid Security Response, a new feature that allows automatic application of security fixes to iOS and macOS.
Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords
A recent announcement boosts Apple’s commitment to a future without passwords. What this will actually do for security remains to be seen.
Cool Stuff Found
Bluetooth and Display Fixes Highlight macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update
Thursday saw a number of important software updates from Apple. Among them, macOS Monterey 12.3.1 arrived to fix several issues.
Update to Google Chrome Browser Fixes High-Severity Issues
Google released a new version of its Chrome browser for macOS to address high-severity security issues that could be exploited by hackers.
Security Stuff: Protecting Your Data and Staying Safe Online
Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple.
British Police Arrest 7 Suspected Okta Hackers
British police recently arrested seven people, aged 16 to 21, as part of its investigation into the group of Okta hackers known as Lapsus$.
Arizona First State to Accept ID in Apple Wallet at TSA Security
Apple Wallet users in Arizona will soon be able to use their devices to gain clearance at select TSA checkpoints. More states will follow.
Podcasts
New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia
Volexity’s security experts recently detected new malware, GIMMICK. It’s primarily affecting users in Asia, and there are ways to combat it.