What to do if your Mac is stolen
If your Mac is lost or stolen, there are a number of things you should do to help retrieve it — or protect the information stored on it.Picture of a MacBook Air on a tableA Mac is an expensive piece of equipment, but sometimes, accidents or theft h.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store crimes in the Bay Area
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, the NRF walks back an organized retail crime claim, a suspect had lots of stolen Apple products, and thieves text iPhone theft victims.The Berkeley Apple Store The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, lookin.....»»
The jig is up: Flipper Zero can no longer crash iPhones running iOS 17.2
December could very well be security month at Apple with the launch of Stolen Device Protection, the shuttering of Beeper Mini, and now, the stealthy fix to a Bluetooth exploit that has been wreaking havoc for iPhone and iPad users since its discover.....»»
iOS 17.3 beta, CarPlay safety, Beeper Mini saga, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts preview Stolen Device Protection in the iOS 17.3 beta, talk about GM's Apple CarPlay dropout, and unravel the continuing drama around Beeper Mini.Apple Vision ProThe Journal app has arriv.....»»
iOS 17.2 released, Stolen Device Protection, Beeper blocked
iOS 17.2 is finally here, and Benjamin and Chance break down all the new features. iOS 17.3 introduces new opt-in measures to protect against shoulder surfing thieves. Also, Apple blocks Beeper Mini, launches a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2, and plans.....»»
How to install iOS 17.3 beta and try the new Stolen Device Protection for iPhone
Want to try out the latest iPhone security feature – Stolen Device Protection for iPhone? Read along for how to install iOS 17.3 beta for free, as well as where to turn on the new iPhone protection that requires biometric authentication and more......»»
Apple Music collaborative playlists add emoji reactions in iOS 17.3 beta
In addition to the new Stolen Device Protection feature, iOS 17.3 beta 1 also re-adds support for collaborative playlists in Apple Music. This time, there’s a fun twist: you can now react to songs in a shared playlist with emojis through a new Tapb.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 13, 2023 – Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music bonuses
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ca.....»»
Stolen Device Protection is a great move by Apple; Activation Lock next, please
One of the key features added in the iOS 17.3 beta is Stolen Device Protection. This is a thoughtful and creative solution to balancing out the need for protecting iPhone users without stopping them do the things they want to do with their devices......»»
Android needs to steal this iOS security feature now!
Apple is working on a new security feature that will help deter iPhone thieves and protect users in the event their phone is stolen. The post Android needs to steal this iOS security feature now! appeared first on Phandroid. Our phones con.....»»
Military geographic data is being stolen in data breaches, China warns
China has blamed 'foreign software' for a number of data breaches including sophisticated geographical information on its military and transport infrastructure.....»»
iOS 17.3 will give your iPhone a much-needed security upgrade
Having your iPhone get stolen can be an enormous (and costly) headache. Thankfully, Apple has added a new feature in iOS 17.3 to address this head-on......»»
Apple launches Stolen Device Protection for iPhone with iOS 17.3 beta, here’s how it works
On the heels of iOS 17.2 being released to the public yesterday, Apple has seeded developers with the first iOS 17.3 beta. Notably, a brand new security feature is available to test with the update called Stolen Device Protection for iPhone. more.....»»
Stolen Device Protection to thwart iPhone thieves with passcodes with time delay
If a thief can steal an iPhone and passcode, they can lock the user out of their Apple ID and wreak havoc within seconds, but Apple's Stolen Device Protection feature coming in iOS 17.3 will stop that from happening.Stolen Device ProtectionA February.....»»
Apple seeds first iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3 developer betas
Apple has, once more, restarted the beta-testing process, handing developers the first beta of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to test out, including a new Stolen Device Protection feature.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta-testing program can get the.....»»
PSA: It’s a good time to turn on ADP; Apple study reveals 2.6B personal records stolen in data breaches
Following up on last year’s report “The Rising Threat to Consumer Data in the Cloud”, Apple has shared a new study from MIT’s Dr. Madnick that looks at how cyber threats are growing worldwide. Read on for a look at the state of online securit.....»»
AirTags used to catch serial plant thief, police recover ‘a sanctuary of stolen greenery’
A few months ago, I wrote a story about AirTags being used to track down stolen potted plants. I’m once again back with another story on this phenomenon, this time focused on a business in California to find a thief who repeatedly stole “trees,.....»»
Thieves return stolen Android phone after realizing it’s not an iPhone: ‘We don’t want this’
A man in Washington, D.C. last month was the victim of an armed robbery in which the thieves stole “everything he had in his pockets,” including his car keys and smartphone. The one bit of good news? It was an Android phone, and the thieves wante.....»»
Hackers stole ancestry data of 6.9 million users, 23andMe finally confirmed
Majority of impacted users are now being notified, 23andMe confirmed. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) It's now been confirmed that an additional 6.9 million 23andMe users had ancestry data stolen af.....»»
Proton Sentinel arrives for Proton Pass Plus users, secures accounts even when credentials are stolen
Continuing with its mission to provide the most private and secure services, Proton is out today with the expansion of its Proton Sentinel security program. The feature comes to Proton Pass Plus users for free and delivers the company’s highest lev.....»»
Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed "stolen" data
Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call......»»