A new bug has been discovered in iOS 7 which allows unauthorized users to make a call to any number on a locked device by using the phone’s Emergency Call feature. Apple is reportedly aware of the issue but there’s no word on when a fix to this potentially serious flaw will be available.
DHS Report: Android Responsible for 79% of 2012 Mobile Malware
Android’s open ecosystem has helped to make it the most popular mobile operating system in the world but, according to a new report from the US Department of Homeland Security, it also makes it the most vulnerable to dangerous malware.
PSA: Watch Out for a New Set of Apple-Related Phishing Attempts
In the wake of the Apple Developer Center hacking and subsequent extended outage, identity thieves are increasing efforts to take advantage of the situation through a new round of targeted phishing attempts. As noted by ZDNet, a spike in fake emails purporting to be from Apple are reaching consumers’ inboxes, asking them to click a link in order to restore access to their Apple account. Phishing is a practice used by hackers, spammers, and all manner of identity thieves to…
The Fastest Way to Lock or Sleep Your Screen in Mac OS X
Locking your Mac’s display (or “sleeping” the display) can be a great security measure when paired with a user account password. While it won’t prevent the outright theft of your Mac, it can be a quick and easy way to prevent nosy family members or coworkers from getting access to your data. In order for a Mac lock screen command to be effective, you’ll first need to configure System Preferences to require your user account password when unlocking or waking…
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How and Why to Use Private Browsing in iOS
Note: We have updated instructions for using Private Browsing in iOS 7. The instructions below still apply to iOS 5 and 6. A reader recently asked for help with their iPad: Safari’s navigation bars had turned black, and the reader didn’t know why or how to fix it. The short answer is that the reader had inadvertently enabled Private Browsing in Safari, but it got us thinking that perhaps a more detailed look at this useful, but little-known, iOS feature…
Upcoming Game Watch Dogs Gets Hacking Advice from Kaspersky
Watch Dogs is an upcoming open world adventure game which focuses on the player’s ability to fight (or cause) crime by hacking into a variety of electronic systems in a big city, such as pedestrian smartphones, ATM machines, and traffic lights. But according to the game’s senior producer, the “hacking” aspect of the game may be more realistic than first anticipated. Ubisoft Montreal’s Dominic Guay told the audience during a San Francisco press event for the game this week that…
How to Turn Off & Manage Mac OS X’s Gatekeeper
In response to growing malware and virus concerns in Mac OS X, Apple introduced Gatekeeper, a new security feature, as part of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (and later ported it to OS X 10.7 Lion as of version 10.7.5). Gatekeeper prevents a user from launching applications that are not from the Mac App Store or registered developers. Depending on how you use your Mac and what apps you use, Gatekeeper can be both useful and annoying. Here’s how to…