Apple rolls out quantum-resistant cryptography for iMessage
The tech giant hopes to make its messaging platform secure against highly capable quantum computers of the future.
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Apple issues third mobile OS update after zero-click spyware campaign
The patch is the latest to address issues associated with what cybersecurity firm Kaspersky called Operation Triangulation.
Apple issues emergency patch to address alleged spyware vulnerability
The fix follows allegations from a Russian intelligence service that an intentional flaw in iPhones provided a gateway for American espionage.
Russian government accuses Apple of colluding with NSA in iPhone spy operation
A Russian intelligence agency said thousands of iPhones were infected in an operation that shows "cooperation" between Apple and the NSA.
Apple will encrypt iCloud backups, addressing longstanding criticism
Privacy groups said the encryption features — which require users to opt in — are welcome but long overdue.
Facebook warns 1 million users about apps trying to compromise accounts
Facebook identified 400 apps across the Google Play and Apple App store that posed as harmless lifestyle and business services to dupe users.
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Apple ramps up war on spyware, a growing digital scourge
An Apple representative said that the company has alerted potential victims of highly targeted mercenary spyware in 150 countries.
Global advertising giant Omnicom suffers ‘suspicious’ IT incident
The company said it is in the process of bringing systems back online.
Project Zero researchers see promising trends in vulnerability fixes
Data from the Google-based team seems to reflect an industry getting faster at fixing bugs and deploying patches.
EARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committee
The bill would remove legal liability immunity from tech platforms found in violation of laws regarding child sexual abuse materials. But civil society groups see a dangerous…