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Apple updates its privacy pages, and you should take a look

November 6, 2019 0 Comments Apple, iOS, Mobile, Security

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:01:00 -0800

Apple has updated its Privacy website and published several white papers explaining its approach to the topic and how its products protect your privacy.

Apple is offering more information than ever

The updated website delivers much more information than before with a broad overview of what the company is doing. It includes pages detailing features and controls as well as its privacy policy and transparency report.

The site also offers a selection of approachable white papers that explain how the privacy controls in Safari, Location Services, Photos and Sign-in With Apple work. These contain a huge amount of information on Apple and its services.

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Office for Mac 2011 users warned about SYLK file format

November 5, 2019 0 Comments Apple, cert/cc, mac, Microsoft, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, security threats, sylk, Technologies, vulnerability, Windows, xml macro

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:14:21 +0000

Still running Office 2011 on a Mac? If so, there are at least two reasons why that might not be a good idea.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/HjBh551ovHI” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Apple developers – get this update to protect the rest of us!

November 4, 2019 0 Comments Apple, iOS, MacOS, rce, Software Development, xcode

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:43:48 +0000

Know any Apple developers? Make sure they’re signed up to Apple’s security advisories, and getting their developer updates.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/FxxcQ0wOZOo” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Apple props up macOS Catalina with 10.15.1 update

November 1, 2019 0 Comments 32-bit, Apple, macos catalina, security updates, vulnerability, windows vista

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:01:56 +0000

A vocal minority of the committed Apple base has been quick to express dissatisfaction at the move to Catalina from macOS 10.14 Mojave.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/Q6JmalYHavU” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Got an early iPhone or iPad? Update now or turn it into a paperweight

October 30, 2019 0 Comments Apple, data loss, gps, gps rollover, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iphone 4, iphone 5, Mobile, Operating Systems, security threats, updating

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:26:25 +0000

Calling Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 4s or early iPad owners – your device may be about to turn into a vintage technology paperweight.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/zgT62q9uedk” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Gradient “celebrity matching” photo app sparks privacy fears

October 29, 2019 0 Comments Android, Apple, FaceApp, fleeceware, Google, gradient, iOS, Mobile

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:53:02 +0000

The Kardashians love the Gradient app – but they’re being paid to use it, whereas for you it’s the other way round. Is it safe?<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/cKna-7UcJBE” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Woman ordered to type in iPhone passcode so police can search device

October 22, 2019 0 Comments 5th amendment, appeals court, Apple, compelled unlock, constitution, fifth amendment, forced unlock, foregone conclusion, iOS, iPhone, Law & order, passcodes, passwords, Privacy, unlock

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:41:03 +0000

It’s not a violation of her Fifth Amendment rights, the court said, because it’s a “foregone conclusion” that she knows her phone passcode.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/DdWnZ_mEEBY” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

ComputerWorld Independent

Why we need Apple’s HomeKit-enabled routers

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Apple, iOS, Mobile, Security

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:47:00 -0700

How secure are the connected smart devices you keep in your home? How much protection have you put in place, and have you even taken a minute to change your default router password?

Computer says no

The truth is many smart home device users (and those running connected devices in smart offices, enterprises, manufacturing and beyond) may not yet have taken stock of their security.

This is a particular problem when it comes to older smart devices, many of which are still in use even though a large number of them shipped with weak or non-replaceable factory default passcodes.

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Update now! Windows users targeted by iTunes Software Updater zero-day

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Apple, apple software updater, bitpaymer, iOS, itunes, OS X, Ransomware, security threats, vulnerability, Windows

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:06:07 +0000

The flaw is a rare ‘unquoted path class’ described as “so thoroughly documented that you would expect programmers to be well aware…” But that’s not the case.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/PLucYEnVB5k” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Apple says Tencent isn’t snooping on your browsing habits

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Apple, Apple Safari, browser privacy, china, Cryptography, fraudulent website warning, Google, Organisations, Privacy, Safari, safari browser, safe browsing, Tencent, Web Browsers, web browsing

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:46:27 +0000

Apple was quick to allay user concerns this weekend after someone spotted that it was working with Chinese company Tencent to check its users’ website requests for malicious URLs.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/1ZcuAGpfi7s” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>