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iOS researcher finds WhatsApp leaves traces of conversations behind

Well, at least the world of tech security isn’t boring. Upon examining disk images taken from the most recent version of the app, iOS researcher Jonathan Zdiarski discovered that the software retains and stores a forensic trace of the chat logs even after the chats have been deleted, creating a potential treasure trove of information […]

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Apple releases iOS 10 public beta

If you’re feeling brave, here’s the iOS 10 public beta. After only two developer releases, Apple has released the public beta of iOS 10 into the wild for public testing. Apple started letting the public into its iOS beta tests last year. Before iOS 9, you had to be a developer (and pay $99 for […]

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Apple releases new build of iOS 9.3, looks to resolve Activation Lock issue with older iPhones, iPads

It might not resolve all the problems associated with the iOS 9.3 release, but it’ll handle some of it. Apple on Monday released an updated build of its iOS 9.3 operating system. The new version attempts to fix issues related to an Activation Lock bug that presented itself on older iPhones and iPads. The build […]

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Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 update

It’s not the biggest update in the world, but it could make a difference. Apple on Monday released OS X 10.11.4. The new version of the El Capitan operating system, which is available through the Mac App Store, offers the following fixes and changes: – Adds the ability to passcode-protect notes containing personal data in […]

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Hardware hack for San Bernadino iPhone 5c possible but risky

The data onboard the iPhone 5c at the heart of the decryption/unlocking scandal could be accessible via a hardware technique. This hardware technique, apparently, isn’t for the faint of heart. In recent days, the American Civil Liberties Union’s technology fellow and former NSA contractor Edward Snowden have suggested a method that would let investigators repeatedly […]