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Apple discontinues controversial plan to scan for and report CSAM violations in iCloud Photos

In addition to adding end-to-end encryption available for iCloud Photos, Apple on Wednesday announced that it has abandoned its controversial plans to detect known Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) stored in iCloud Photos. Apple shared the following via a statement shared with WIRED: After extensive consultation with experts to gather feedback on child protection initiatives […]

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Apple responds to Irish actress/writer’s claim of being tracked via AirTag, states additional privacy and security improvements will arrive throughout 2022

Apple has responded to an issue wherein a woman claimed an AirTags was tracking her. According to The Independent, Irish actor and writer Hannah Rose May claimed that an Apple Device was tracking her during an after hours event. May claimed she was attending an event at Disneyland after hours. The event went until 2 […]

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Passware’s forensic tool can now crack Macs with Apple’s T2 security chip

Apple’s T2 security chip, impressive as it may be, can now be cracked. A forensic cracking tool developed by Passware can now be used on Macs that incorporate Apple’s T2 chip. Passware provides tools that can crack passwords on PCs and Macs. The latest version of the kit adds support for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey. The […]

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Apple announces forthcoming updates to AirTags firmware to address unwanted tracking, other concerns

Apple on Thursday announced that it will release updates to its AirTags tracking accessory with the purpose of cutting down on unwanted tracking. The updaTes will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]

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Police now advised to avoid looking directly at suspects’ Face ID-equipped devices to help prevent user lock out

If you’re a law enforcement officer making an arrest, don’t look directly at the iOS device featuring Face ID. Or a basilisk. Recently, a number of police officers have noted that while suspects can be forced to unlock their iPhones, cops have been instructed not to look directly at iPhones to avoid Face ID lock […]