iOS Apps Found to be Open to Data Theft

iOS Apps Found to be Open to Data Theft

It has been revealed that a serious flaw in Apple’s iOS meant that 1000s of apps were left exposed to attacks as 1000s of iOS apps found to be open to data theft. Security firm SourceDNA released a report claiming that a security flaw in device’s mobile network meant that hackers are able to access sensitive

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The security flaw known as "FREAK Attack" has been discovered in Apple and Google devices, it becomes apparent whilst users are browsing the net. Research experts have pinned the blame on a decade old policy, that has long since been altered. This policy required US manufacturers to release weaker encryption systems when sold overseas, that was apparently due to national security concerns. Apple and Google users could be open to attack when browsing popular websites on their devices which accept the weaker encryption. Hackers would also be able to trick the system into accepting the older software. Hackers could potentially use this outdated vulnerability to drop into users when they are inputting sensitive details such as passwords or bank details. Security experts estimate the number of websites susceptible to this kind of attack is as high as a third of all encrypted websites. The weakness is said to affect Apple's own Safari and the in-built browser on Google's Android software, but those who use Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox are safe. The FREAK attack, technically named Factoring Attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys, has been partially blamed on dangerous government policies which contradict their own initial uses. By requiring the weakening of encryption, even for security purposes, will only prove to benefit hackers. In response to the revelations, both Google and Apple have announced immediate plans to fix the problem, with Apple rolling out the software update within the week and Google have already fixed it in the form of an update for both carriers and device makers.

Apple and Google Users Could Be Open to Attack

The security flaw known as “FREAK Attack” has been discovered in Apple and Google devices, it becomes apparent whilst users are browsing the net. Research experts have pinned the blame on a decade old policy, that has long since been altered. This policy required US manufacturers to release weaker encryption systems when sold overseas, that was apparently

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Fraudsters Targeting Apple Pay

Fraudsters Targeting Apple Pay

With the introduction of Apple’s new simple paying system, vulnerabilities have been discovered in the system which has lead to fraudster’s targeting Apple Pay. The new quick and easy mobile way of paying for items is usually secured by requiring fingerprint recognition on iPhones. But the issue now is that these hackers have found a

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Apple Blocks First Malicious Software To Affect iPhones

Apple Blocks First Malicious Software To Affect iPhones

Wirelurker, the name given to the malware, has been discovered to affect non-jailbroken iPhones and iPads. That is, those that have not been tampered with to access beyond the protective walls of the iOS system. This means that the usually reliant and secure boundaries of Apple’s controlled App Store have been breached by software. But

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iCloud Leaks and How to Protect Yourself

iCloud Leaks and How to Protect Yourself

With the latest news of Apple’s iCloud system being hacked and many accounts compromised, resulting in private pictures being leaked online, internet security is back in the spotlight. A service as big and widely used as iCloud, with 800 million users, how can you be sure your data is safe online? Preventing iCloud leaks and how

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Apple Will Not Allow Developers to Sell Personal Data

Apple Will Not Allow Developers to Sell Personal Data

With the scheduled announcement of yet another iPhone in September, Apple has told developers that they must not sell data collected with Apple’s ‘HealthKit’, a platform that can collect health information from the user. A new app set to appear in the near future simply titled ‘Health’, will be able to collect data on heart

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A double security system planned to connect to Twitter

Twitter has decided to take drastic measures to enhance the security and confidentiality of its users’ accounts following the piracy acts on the Associated Press Twitter Account which happened on Tuesday, April 23rd. The social network is currently working on a new identification system in two stages. To access the platform, the user must have

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