A bug discovered with Group FaceTime allows a caller to listen to your Microphone before you answer the call.
Security
Apple causes chaos at FaceBook
Suprise! Another privacy issue at FaceBook. Apple pulls FaceBook Enterprise Developer Certificate due to violation of terms.
New law to force tech companies to hand over encrypted messages
The Australian government, with the help of the Labour party, has passed a new law that can compel technology firms to provide access to encrypted communications.
1st Consumer iPhone Passcode Recovery Service
DriveSavers in the US has launched the 1st known iOS passcode recovery service aimed at consumers.
macOS Mojave new security & privacy features
macOS Mojave bought Dark Mode but it is also included some nice new security and privacy enhancements.
Apple Gift Card Scams
One of the latest scammer tricks doing the rounds is for the scammer to ask for you to pay them via App Store & iTunes gift cards.
T2 adds new privacy feature to latest MacBook Air
The T2 processor in the MacBook Air prevent hackers using the microphone in your MacBook Air when the lid is closed.
Protect your iPhone with iOS 12
GrayKey is hardware device that was able to use a form of “brute forcing” to run through iPhone passwords to could unlock an iPhone in under 15 mins.
Mounting calls for Bloomberg to retract it’s spy chip story
Bloomberg alleged that Apple, Amazon & a bunch of other tech firms servers had tiny Chinese spy chips embedded in them. It seems no-one agrees.
How to Download your Data from Apple
Apple has launched the Data & Privacy portal in Australia to allow you to download data associated with your Apple ID.
Save 36% on Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
Trend Micro Australia has a limited time offer (ends 24/10) on their Antivirus for Mac products with AV for 2 Macs starting $39.95.
Chinese Spy Chips allegedly implanted in Apple iCloud Servers
Bloomberg is alleging that around 30 companies tech, including Apple, manufactured in China had tiny spy chips embedded in them.
Apple to oppose proposed Aussie encryption backdoor
Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook will be lobbying the Australian government to stop a proposed law to allow law enforcement to bypass encryption.
16 Year Old Aussie Apple Hacker Avoids Jail
The 16-year-old Aussie boy who hacked into Apple’s systems, downloaded internal files and accessed customer accounts has escaped a jail sentence.
Does my Mac need antivirus software?
We get asked questions about Macs and viruses all the time. We’ll try to answer some of the most common questions.