#apple iphone security

[netscapenavigator-official]

Just in time for fascism, Apple has introduced a new feature into iOS which makes it exponentially more difficult for law enforcement to crack confiscated iPhones.

Basically, starting in iOS 18.1, if an iPhone hasn’t been unlocked in a while, it will automatically reboot. Why is this a big deal? Because it resets your login token.

Basically, upon first boot, iPhones are in a “Before First Unlock” mode, or “BFU” mode. After you punch in your passcode, they go into “After First Unlock” mode (or “AFU” mode).

In BFU mode, iPhone are significantly more difficult to brute force into. Basically, the iPhone’s storage and system are totally encrypted and inaccessible until AFU mode is activated. In addition, Apple disables access to a lot of items such as camera, Siri, and notifications which can be used to bypass the password screen. The data which can be given and received from the device’s port is also severely limited. BFU mode also completely disables Touch and Face ID. If you have your phone set to Custom Numeric or Custom Alphabetic, that makes it infinitely more difficult to get into your phone via passcode brute forcing.

So anyway, if your iPhone supports iOS 18.1, I’d recommend updating ASAP. Y’know… for… security update reasons. 👀

[hahskeleton]

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[ohdeargodwhy]

Spent ages choosing a new phone that is good and android and a reasonable price refurbished and MOST IMPORTANTLY isn't fucking massive and what does the company send me? The phone's big brother that i specifically didn't want

[amaditalks]

Heads up for all Apple users!

Two zero-day vulnerabilities were recently found meant to hack iPhones and Mac computers and there is an emergency security update on your device if you use:

📱iOS 16.4.1

📲 iPadOS 16.4.1

🖥️ MacOS Ventura 13.3.1

🌍 Safari 16.4.1

You should install the security update immediately to secure your devices. You can learn more at https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-two-zero-days-exploited-to-hack-iphones-and-macs/

[totallyserial]

Apple’s latest iOS 16.3 Security update for your iPhone, Hardware Keys

iOS 16.3 is a version of the iOS operating system for iPhones and iPads. It includes security fixes to address vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive information, or cause a denial of service. Additionally, the update includes improvements to data protection, such as enhanced encryption for certain types of data and the ability to lock individual files and folders with a passcode or Touch ID. It also includes support for hardware keys, such as the Apple Proximity Key, which allows users to unlock their devices with a physical key instead of a passcode or biometric authentication.

[meshtechkarachipk]

Explore the top 5 security features that protect your digital life.

[phantom-voices]

NO THIS IS NOT AN AD!

I love the Opera GX browser! It is a Norwegian-based company. I am using it on laptop, iPhone, and the iPad. It was made for gamers and has reliable and fast speed. It uses less resources than other popular browsers. It also surpasses Chrome's safety and privacy feature being a very safe browser to use. (In fact Chrome is one of the riskiest browsers when it comes to safety and privacy.)

It has a built in VPN (I pay for ProtonVPN so I don't use it to know if it is good), built in adblockers, you can customize everything, have keyboard and browser sounds, and more! You can also use extensions from the Chrome store. I have already tried Chrome, Firefox, Vivaldi, Arc, Microsoft Edge, Chromium, Safari, Brave, and several others. After using Opera GX for several months now I am staying with it! 10/10

[justposting1]

Weather Preparedness and Safety: Essential Guide for Hurricanes and Wildfires

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[codeburnerblogs]

Introducing iPhone 16 & 16 Pro Max

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[littlestpersimmon]

Hey guys. Some of you guys would have heard by now that the philippines will face four typhoons consecutively. I'm currently in the middle of preparing, with the funds my partner gathered for me last month; only I've come across a couple of problems; firstly. That our fridge broke. We live in a wooden house, and when it rains, our walls are very damp due to my country's general humidity. I suppose it caused some short circuiting in some of the wires. I've had the fridge repaired, but it also spoiled 2-4 days worth of food. Secondly. My mom's wallet got stolen. It had around 150 usd in it, that was supposed to go to our groceries for the last leg of November. I've been unable to find work on twitter, as a dying platform. And I am somewhat late in fulfilling my October commissions.. I have not been able to make art as a hobby.. in almost 2 months. None of my social media is growing because I work 10 hours every day, and I'm too exhausted to draw afterward. I have around 3 jobs, and with dollar dramatically falling, while food prices continue to skyrocket.. I am drowning. I am the only person in our house who works. All my three family members are disabled. I pay for my sisters tuition fees, I'm pretty much her parents in all respects. Elon Musk destroyed one of the platforms where most of my clients come from. And my other work will only pay me once I deliver 200 pages of work. Humbly, again, asking for help, prayers. Anything.

There's a 15% off sale on inrprnt, please come pick up any print at all if you'd like.

My patreon is only a dollar a month. Ever since Apple chose to bill iPhone users 30% more, I've devastatingly lost almost 60 patrons.

You can send me a direct tip on ko-fi if you like and have the means. Everything goes to repairing our house, and food, and insulin.

Also have a PayPal here..

Prayers and reblogs appreciated. Thank you so much for looking out for me for almost the whole year now. I'm sorry again. I'm desperately trying to repay the favor with new art and free stories. I will do my best.

[jonaharagon]

The latest iOS 17.2 update arrived this week, bringing Contact Key Verification to the public. This feature, announced a year ago, promises to drastically improve the security of your iMessages through two technologies: Key Transparency, and Contact Key Verification. In this post I’ll talk about why this added security matters, what these two new features actually do, and how you can opt in to higher levels of security in iMessage on your phone right now.

[iluindia]

TDK Powers Up India’s Ambitions: iPhone Battery Plant Fuels “Make in India” Drive

[mtjapblogger]

Wondering how to protect yourself online? Here's a few easy tips.

I recently had someone try to extort money from me using some old photos from a cloud account that I’ve long forgotten about. After reading around online and talking to a few people, I found out this is becoming common. Scammers have figured out a way to try to use a compromising photo, video, or even social media post to threaten to turn your life upside down, unless you pay them hundreds, if…