This week’s Particle Debris leads with an interesting aspect of being loyal to Apple and how much that costs.
Cloud-hosted Military Data, Password Offenders – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-12
Join host Kelly Guimont to talk with John Martellaro and Andrew Orr about military data being hosted in the cloud and about the worst password offenders in 2018.
Security Laws and Data Breaches – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-07
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to talk about security laws, data breaches, and robot-led bear spray attacks.
Experimental Safari Feature Supports USB Security Keys
In the experimental version of Safari Technology Preview, the browser adds support for USB security keys.
Security Week: Privacy.com Gives You Unlimited Virtual Cards
I’ve talked a lot about Privacy.com lately, but that’s because I think it’s such a good service. I’ve been using it for about two years. When you link your bank account to the app, you can generate unlimited virtual cards to use. You won’t have to worry about your credit card number getting leaked in a data breach anymore. When you create a card there are several configurations to use. You can create a one-time use burner card. You can lock a card to a specific merchant, and it can’t be used anywhere else. You can pause or cancel cards at any time. You can set a maximum charge for cards as well. Privacy.com is free too, because the company makes money from merchants just like traditional debit/credit cards.
Find Out If Your Data Was Leaked With This Data Breach Tool
A data breach tool called have i been pwned? is an app and website that helps you find out if your information was included in data breaches. It’s easy to use, just enter your email address. Have I been pwned? allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your personal data was compromised by any of the big hacks on record. The app includes no or automatic collecting of private data, searching among published databases and so-called pastes, getting real-time updated by receiving push notifications when new breaches happen, and information behind certain hacks, provided with relevant links to more information. The app has also been provided as open source software, found at GitHub. App Store: Free
Someone Tell These Companies That Getting Hacked Isn't a Race
We’ve seen data breaches happening left and right lately, and someone should tell Silicon Valley that getting hacked isn’t a competition.
Starwood Security Breach, World AIDS Day – TMO Daily Observations 2018-11-30
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Starwood data breach and Apple’s work with (RED) for World AIDS day.
Reported Apple Partner AC Global Risk Criticized for 'Voice Risk Analysis' Tech
Voice analytics firm AC Global Risk, which has claimed that Apple is one of its clients, faces serious criticism from academics and experts
Keep Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings Updated
We read about Facebook and Twitter in the news often, but LinkedIn? Not so much.
iPhone Spyware Used to Attack Saudi Dissidents
The Saudi regime is known for attacking Saudi dissidents, and iPhone spyware could have helped them do so with the help of NSO Group.
KeepSolid Launches Free VPN App
KeepSolid has launched a free VPN app for iOS. Despite it being free, the company claims there will be no ads, no logs, and no limits. But there are in-app purchases for Turbo Mode. Enable Turbo mode to get access to 400+ VPN servers in over 70 locations around the world, an even more secure AES-256 encryption, and a top-notch KeepSolid Wise access-granting VPN protocol. Turbo Mode is free to try for seven days, and after that you’ll need a monthly or yearly subscription. To protect user personal information, KeepSolid VPN Lite applies AES-128 encryption for the free version. This protocol was deemed by the US Government to be secure enough to guard its classified information. App Store: KeepSolid – Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Bitwarden Passes Third Party Security Audit
During the tests performed by Cure53, five vulnerabilities were found. Only one vulnerability needed immediate action.
A Couple of Alternatives to That CloudFlare App
Named after the DNS address it uses—1.1.1.1—it promises a quick and easy privacy fix.
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Microphone Eavesdropping
Apple’s T2 security chip has been added to the new MacBook Air. It’s also in newer MacBook Pro models. And it can prevent eavesdropping.
Apple Blocked GrayKey, Possibly Through Reverse Engineering
Apple has blocked GrayKey, an iPhone hacking device used by law enforcement. The company designed iOS 12 with protection against it.
Throttlegate Lessons, Free Apple Video Rumors, Security PSA - ACM 485
In the wake of Apple’s $12 million fine from Italian regulators, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet ask if the company learned any lessons from Throttlegate. They also update their plans for the show, discuss increasing rumors that Apple’s video content will be free, and offer a security public service announcement.
This VPN App Claims to Act as an iOS Firewall
It’s currently in closed beta and will be released in December.
How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Facebook
In light of the recent breaches and hacks at Facebook, it’s a good idea to enable two-factor authentication on Facebook for security.
Cops Taught How to Avoid Face ID Lock Out
While suspects can be forced to unlock their iPhones, cops have been instructed not to look directly at iPhones to avoid Face ID lock out.
