In most cases we all spend quite a bit money on our phones – Diana will tell you I spend too much! But whatever we spend, we all have an expectation of them lasting a number of years. However, when is a smartphone worn out? When the battery is no …
I know it’s not Friday…
…but as Apple launches a new range of iPhones, I had to bring you this from Randall Munroe: xkcd: xkcd Phone Flip I particularly like “break glass for apps” and “bending phone activates chemical flashlight”. There will be a tactile “Because It’s Friday” tomorrow. Photo by Cristhian David Duarte
Apple devices are not immune
I often write about the cyber security risk of Android apps – this is not an app issue but a iMessage phishing (smishing!) attack. USPS Phishing Scam Targeting iOS Users – SANS Internet Storm Center If the message was opened on a Mac, the anti-phishing protection redirects to the legitimate …
Apple updates fix Zero-day flaws
Apple updates have been issued across it’s range of devices to address to address two zero-day flaws discovered in their operating systems. The affected range of devices is extensive but as of writing there have been no reports of active exploitation of the flaws. The best thing to do is …
The Electronic Frontier Foundation comments on the latest Apple privacy improvements
The Electronic Frontier Foundation advocates on online privacy and freedoms – here is what it has to say on Apple’s latest announcements: VICTORY! Apple Commits to Encrypting iCloud, Drops Phone-Scanning Plans | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
