September 13, 2024 at 12:42PM Apple has introduced a new Activation Lock feature in iOS 18, extending it to iPhone parts to make stolen devices useless for thieves. This ties components like the battery, camera, display, etc., to the owner’s Apple ID, preventing unauthorized use and deterring theft. The feature also provides transparency in parts … Read more
June 16, 2024 at 10:14PM The TIKTAG attack exploits ARM’s Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) to leak data with over 95% success. Researchers from Samsung, Seoul National University, and Georgia Tech demonstrated the attack against Google Chrome and the Linux kernel. MTE, designed to prevent memory corruption, is susceptible to TIKTAG-v1 and TIKTAG-v2 gadgets. Mitigations are … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 03:20PM Google is introducing a new Workspace feature, “multi-party approvals,” requiring multiple admins to approve high-risk setting changes to enhance security. It aims to prevent unauthorized or accidental modifications while providing a streamlined process for admins. The feature rolls out gradually over two weeks and requires activation in the Security settings. … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 10:48AM Apple is testing a new Stolen Device Protection feature in iOS 17.3 beta to prevent iPhone theft. The feature includes Face ID verification for saved passwords and a security delay for various actions, triggered by biometric authentication checks, except in familiar locations. Interested users can enable the feature from the … Read more