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Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets

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Tech firm aims to strengthen security for users and meet modern cyber threat challenges with new cybersecurity technology and end-to-end cloud encryption. The post Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

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Apple recommends users update to iOS 17.1.2, Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered these security bugs. iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2.

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Apple Strengthens iMessage Security with Post-Quantum Encryption

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Apple announced this week that it is implementing post-quantum cryptography in its iMessage platform to protect against potential future attacks powered by quantum computers. According to an Apple blog post , "PQ3 is a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol that advances the state of the art of end-to-end secure messaging."

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Optimize and secure your team’s Apple devices with Jamf Now

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Learn how Jamf Now’s features can streamline your company’s Apple mobile device management. The post Optimize and secure your team’s Apple devices with Jamf Now appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Calls Out 'Mercenary Spyware' Vendors Enabling State Surveillance

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Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world. Apple introduced Lockdown Mode in mid-2022 as a response to this growing threat.

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Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone

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The post Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone appeared first on TechRepublic. Adopting a new authentication method from the FIDO Alliance, the three major OS vendors will let you use encrypted credentials stored on your phone to automatically sign you into your online accounts.

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Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Spyware Attacks

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Apple recommends that iPhone users install software updates, use strong passwords and 2FA, and don’t open links or attachments from suspicious emails to keep their device safe from spyware.

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