Unsurprisingly, the FBI is reluctant to provide step-by-step instructions for how it breaks into smartphones and extracts data. Nevertheless, through reporting by 404 Media and analysis from experts such as cybersecurity specialist Andrea Fortuna, we can make some educated guesses about what happened. What seems clear is that the forensics team didn't break Signal's encryption, or hack into any Signal database, but focused its attention on the database of notifications logged by iOS. It's notable that the FBI could only extract incoming messages rather than outgoing ones, because messages bein
Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down… On Reddit channels related to cybersecurity and iOS, some self-identified iPhone owners discussing DarkSword argued that Apple seemed to be taking advantage of the DarkSword hacking campaigns to push them onto its latest OS version, which some have found to be slow or overly animated. “Apple is try… …
… It's really too easy.” An Apple spokesperson told WIRED in a statement that “every day Apple's security teams around the world work tirelessly to protect users' devices and data,” and noted that Apple had released security updates that would protect users from both Coruna and DarkSword, including e… …
… The recent iOS security update also takes steps to more effectively clear the logs of notifications that have been marked for deletion. …
… The latest iOS also includes Pride-themed wallpapers, since June is right around the corner. While it's worth updating your iPhone to iOS 26.5 for the more secure messaging features, more sweeping changes to the smartphone software will arrive in the fall. …
… This week, in response to the issue, Apple released an iOS and iPadOS security update to fix the flaw. “Notifications marked for deletion could be unexpectedly retained on the device,” Apple’s security update for iOS 26.4.2 says. “A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.” While t… …
… Apple initially pushed users to update to the current version of its operating system, iOS 26, but ultimately issued the iOS 18 patches after DarkSword continued to spread. …
… Hiding security codes: When you get a one-time password OTP via text, there's a risk that someone could intercept that information to hijack your account. Now, Android will automatically hide these security codes for three hours from most apps to prevent unauthorized access.
… To do so, follow this sequence: Open Settings, Privacy & Security, and tap Blocked Contacts. …
… Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch for $300: I've been testing this lock for a few weeks in tandem with ADT's security system and Google Home. Unlike the other locks in this guide, I didn't install it—an ADT tech did, and installation can be included in an ADT security package like the one I've been testing. …
… We're kind of all just trying to do our very best for privacy and for security against warrantless surveillance by the government. But they tell me, “You got to get the newest and you got to always keep it updated.” It's been very frustrating for me, because I hate the new iOS, Liquid Ass. …