Here are 18 simple yet important tips to protect your Mac so that all your files, documents, and sensitive data remain safe and do not fall into the bad hands.
How to secure your Mac and all of its valuable data
Privacy
Recent AirPods and Beats firmwares patched a major Bluetooth vulnerability
Apple patched a Bluetooth vulnerability on its AirPods and Beats models that could let an attacker within Bluetooth range gain access to the headphones.
You can now use a passkey to log in to your Google account instead of the password
Boost your security by creating a passkey to sign in and make changes to your Google account instead of using the password and one-time security codes.
Apple and Google join forces to address unwanted tracking via Bluetooth devices like AirTag
A new cross-platform solution for iPhone and Android should help prevent stalking of people via Bluetooth devices like Apple’s AirTag personal item tracker.
Anouk requires biometric or passcode authentication to access the Hidden album on pwned iOS 15 devices
User privacy is a very important for a lot of people, which is why it didn’t make a lot of sense that Apple waited until iOS & iPadOS 16 to require biometric authentication before accessing the Hidden album in the native Photos app.
Apple patches a dangerous vulnerability on older iPhones, iPads and Macs
iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.5 and macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 fix a dangerous vulnerability that Apple says may have been exploited in the wild.
How to secure your iPhone Lock Screen notifications for increased privacy
Check out these 12 tips to secure your iPhone and iPad Lock Screen notifications for maximum privacy and security.
Install iOS 15.7.4, iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5 and macOS Monterey 12.6.4 on your old devices to fix vulnerabilities
These bug-fix updates patch dozes of vulnerabilities on older iPhones, iPads and Macs, some of which have been exploited in the wild.
A data-leaking bug in Apple’s Music app could wreak havoc in your library
Some Apple Music playlists are getting mixed up between users in what appears to be a server-side privacy bug. Here’s what to know about it.
BioProtect XS app protection jailbreak tweak adds support for iOS 16 devices
Jailbreak tweak developer Elias Limneos is out with a big update this week in the form of BioProtect XS version 4.6-26, which he says officially adds support for iOS 16 devices.
5 reasons why you cannot see a person’s WhatsApp profile photo
Check out all the reasons why you can no longer see a contact's profile photo on WhatsApp, even though you could before.
Apple clarifies a Maps bug wasn’t sharing your location without consent
Apple has denied reports that an Apple Maps privacy bug was sharing people’s geographical location with third-party apps without permission.