It’s the beta code that tells you where things are going. Per Electronista, code strings buried in iOS 7 beta 4 suggests that one or more next-generation iOS devices will indeed have fingerprint sensors. An unused folder in the firmware, discovered by Hamza Sood, is titled “BiometricKitUI.axb.” Accompanying code strings moreover make reference to a […]
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When in doubt, beef up the ol’ security system a bit… On Thursday, Apple has rolled out a new two-step verification service for iCloud and Apple ID users. This functionality greatly enhances the security of Apple accounts because it requires users to use a trusted device and an extra security code. Per 9to5Mac, the security […]
Hacking an iOS device may be getting tougher to do. Per iPodNN, in a recent tweet, hacker i0n1c has revealed that the forthcoming iOS 6.1 update adds “again tougher protections” to the codebase even compared to iOS 6, suggesting that security has been dramatically improved. While many users have perfectly legitimate reasons (beyond just wanting […]
On Tuesday, Microsoft released its Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.2 update. The update, a 110 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – This update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code. Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.2 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac […]
It’s still not the sexiest update in the world, but it might help a bit. On Tuesday, Microsoft released its Microsoft Office 2011 14.1.4 update. The update, a 112 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. – It includes fixes for vulnerabilities […]