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Recent Apple iPhone spyware alerts could have been triggered by China-linked attacks, researchers say ByOliver Haslam published 16 April 24 Recent alerts sent to iPhone users in 92 countries may have been linked to a spyware attack linked to China. 
Google is about to give iPhone owners a privacy and security headache as it prepares to shut down another key service ByOliver Haslam published 12 April 24 The Google One VPN is going away because, the company says, nobody ever used it. 
I can finally use iCloud Keychain and ditch 1Password thanks to this key new feature ByOliver Haslam published 17 November 23 With the addition of shared password groups, iCloud Keychain is finally a viable alternative to 1Password and similar apps and services. 
Old-school Mac malware is hiding in plain sight in this productivity app ByOliver Haslam published 23 August 23 Old Mac malware has reappeared and it's pretending to be Microsoft software. 
Researcher claims a key Mac security feature can be bypassed and Apple won't fix it ByOliver Haslam published 15 August 23 A security researcher says that it made Apple aware of a Mac security flaw that is "trivially" easy to bypass but hasn't been fixed. 
The apple.com website adds passkey support, but there's a catch ByOliver Haslam published 20 June 23 The apple.com website now supports passkeys, but you'll need to be running Apple's latest betas to use them. 
How can you keep your Apple devices and data safe? We asked the experts ByAlex Blake published 29 May 23 Stop data breaches and viruses in their tracks on your Mac, iPhone and iPad. 
Passkeys just show how much Apple needs a real iCloud Keychain app ByOliver Haslam published 17 May 23 There's still no iCloud Keychain app and it's beyond time there was. 
1Password wants you to ditch passwords. The replacement could change everything ByAlex Blake published 10 May 23 InterviewThe security company explains why 2023 could be the year passkeys go stratospheric — and 1Password will be there to guide them. Interview
Apple's secret Safari cookie crackdown could have unintended consequences for your logins ByOliver Haslam published 12 April 23 Safari 16.4 treats cookies differently in an attempt to improve privacy, but it could also mean logging back into websites more often. 
This free VPN is now available to all iPhone owners ByOliver Haslam published 12 April 23 Opera is rolling out its free VPN service to everyone who uses its web browser on iPhone and iPad. 
Urgent security updates for decade-old Macs and 8-year-old iPhones? So much for so-called 'planned obsolescence' ByOliver Haslam published 11 April 23 Apple released iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, and Monterey 12.6.5 bringing important security fixes to older iPhones, iPads, and Macs. 
1Password will keep all your passkeys safe in 2023 ByOliver Haslam published 17 November 22 1Password has announced that it will add support for passkeys starting in 2023 and it's joined the FIDO Alliance board, to boot. 
You won't believe what the 88th most popular (and stupid) password of 2022 is ByOliver Haslam published 17 November 22 A password management company has shared a list of the top 200 most common passwords of the year and it's a worrying read. 
Apple settles trade secret theft lawsuit with former employee ByPalash Volvoikar published 7 November 22 Apple has settled its lawsuit against former materials lead Simon Lancaster, filed back in March 2021, accusing Lancaster of having sold company secrets to the media. 
Your iPhone VPN isn't working as it should and Apple hasn't fixed it, says researcher ByChristine Chan published 18 August 22 While VPNs are a great way to hide and encrypt your data connection, you should be wary of using a VPN app on your iPhone or iPad right now. 
You would be Wyze not to skip these incredible smart home security deals ByNicholas Sutrich published 26 November 21 Feel wise this Black Friday with these incredible Wyze smart home security deals. Save up to 40% on some of the most affordable cameras, video doorbells, and security systems ever! 
Apple files lawsuit against NSO Group stating it targets Apple users ByLuke Filipowicz published 23 November 21 
Act fast - this deal on the August Smart Lock Pro is almost over ByJoe Wituschek last updated 9 August 21 Amazon is running an insane discount on the August Smart Lock Pro that takes 50% off the smart lock that installs in just ten minutes. 
Zoom agrees to pay $85m over its lack of security, Zoombombing scandal ByOliver Haslam published 3 August 21 Master your iPhone in minutes
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