An FBI whistleblower alleged that the bureau has created an “Orwellian atmosphere” that has silenced dissent and retaliated against individuals who came forward with claims about the law enforcement agency. During Thursday’s House “Weaponization of Government” panel hearing, FBI Special Agent Garret O’Boyle said the bureau engaged in a “smear campaign” against him, adding in a later…
Whistleblower Says FBI Has Created ‘Orwellian Atmosphere’ to Silence Dissent
Millions of iPhone Users Get ‘Rapid’ Security Update
Apple on Monday released its first series of “rapid security” patches targeting security vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. According to a notice posted on Monday, the tech giant said the Rapid Security Response updates will “deliver important security improvements between software updates.” And the firm said, “They may also…
iPhone Security Alert: Here’s Why You Should Always Use Face ID in Public
Following a recent report highlighting how scammers can use Apple’s recovery key security feature to lock out iPhone users from their Apple account, Apple released a statement in response. An article published this week from the Wall Street Journal cited multiple instances of thieves being able to lock out iPhone owners’ from their accounts. Scammers stole…
Homeland Security Agency Urges iPhone, Windows Users to Update Soon
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) cybersecurity agency this week advised users and administrators to update their Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe products after security vulnerabilities were detected. “Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device,” said the…
Apple Tells Users Not to Hang up on Operators in Accidental 911 Calls
Apple issued an advisory on what iPhone or Apple Watch users should do if they accidentally call emergency services like 911 when they aren’t actually needed. Because the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra support Apple’s Crash Detection feature that can determine if someone has been in a car accident, it can…
Federal Agency Warns Users to Update iPhones as Soon as Possible
The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week advised users and administrators to update their Apple software due to security vulnerabilities. “Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device,” the notice, dated March 28, reads….
Federal Agency Warns Users to Upgrade iPhones as Soon as Possible
The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week advised users and administrators to upgrade their Apple software due to security vulnerabilities. “Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device,” the notice, dated March 28, reads….
Apple Responds to Report on Thieves Stealing iPhone Passwords to ‘Steal Your Entire Digital Life’
Tech giant and iPhone maker Apple Inc. responded to a report published Friday that detailed how scammers and criminals are spying on iPhone users’ passcodes before stealing their device and gaining access, stealing thousands of dollars in the process. Every one of the victims interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, for its front page article…
Federal Agency Warns Millions of iPhone Users to Change Settings Now
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security agency issued an alert to Apple product users this week due to a security vulnerability for iPhones, iPads, and MacOS devices as Apple announced it was releasing security updates for those flaws. The threat was substantial enough to draw an alert from the DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),…
Companies Continue to Exit China Despite CCP’s Overture of Strengthening Economy: Observers
China’s ruling communist party has started announcing its plans to stimulate the domestic economy after the week-long Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. However, experts are not optimistic about China’s economic prospects and anticipate another wave of company exits. According to mainland Chinese media, after the Lunar New Year Holiday authorities in many provinces and cities…
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