apple Apple Forces Developers to Remove Secret Screen-Recording Code Apple demands that app developers remove or disclose hidden analytics tools that record user interactions without permission. The crackdown follows a report exposing major apps for leaking sensitive user data through session replay technology.
google Google Introduces Adiantum Encryption for Low-Power Devices Google rolls out Adiantum, a new encryption method designed to secure data on budget smartphones and other low-power devices that lack the hardware for standard encryption.
iphone Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record User Screens, Exposing Sensitive Data Major iPhone apps use session replay technology to record every tap and swipe without user permission, inadvertently exposing sensitive information like credit card details and passport numbers.
apple Apple Fixes Eavesdropping Bug in Group FaceTime Feature Apple resolves a major Group FaceTime bug that allows users to eavesdrop on others before a call is answered. The company promises a software update next week to re-enable the feature.
apple Apple Cracks Down on Facebook and Google Over Misused Enterprise Certificates Apple revokes special developer certificates from Facebook and Google after the companies use them to distribute data-collecting apps outside their organizations. The punishment causes widespread internal app downtime for both tech giants.
aadhaar Unprotected Jharkhand Government Site Exposes Over 100,000 Aadhaar Numbers A lack of password protection on a state government attendance system in India exposes more than 100,000 Aadhaar numbers through easily accessible photo file names.
apple Apple Revokes Facebook Developer Certificate Over Spyware Research App Apple takes decisive action by revoking Facebook's Enterprise Certificate, effectively disabling the social giant's data-collecting Research app and internal employee tools.
mozilla Mozilla Introduces Customizable Anti-Tracking Controls in Firefox 65 Mozilla releases Firefox 65 with enhanced tracking protection and publishes an official anti-tracking policy to guide the browser's future blocking capabilities.
facebook Facebook Secretly Pays Users for Total Phone Access in Project Atlas Facebook pays users up to $20 a month to install a research app that collects all phone and web activity, bypassing App Store rules. Apple immediately revokes Facebook's enterprise certificate for the clear policy violation.
apple Apple Disables FaceTime Group Calls to Stop Eavesdropping Bug Apple temporarily turns off FaceTime group calling as it develops a patch for a severe bug that allows users to eavesdrop on others. The company promises a permanent software fix later this week.
apple Apple Disables FaceTime Group Calls After Severe Eavesdropping Bug A major FaceTime bug allows callers to secretly access a recipient's microphone and camera before the call is accepted. Apple has temporarily disabled the group calling feature while it prepares a software fix.
apple Major FaceTime Bug Allows Eavesdropping Before Call Acceptance A severe FaceTime vulnerability lets callers listen to another person's audio and potentially view their video before the recipient accepts the call. Apple takes Group FaceTime offline temporarily while it prepares a software update to patch the issue.
facebook Facebook Plans End-to-End Encryption for Instagram and Messenger Facebook is integrating its messaging platforms by adding end-to-end encryption to Instagram messages and making it default on Messenger. The move aims to boost user privacy and keep people engaged despite past security scandals.
vodafone Vodafone Temporarily Halts Huawei Purchases in Europe Over 5G Security Concerns Vodafone pauses its purchase of Huawei networking equipment in Europe as it waits for clarity on potential government bans. This temporary hold threatens to delay or increase the cost of the carrier's upcoming 5G rollout.
facebook Facebook Plans End-to-End Encryption Across Instagram and Messenger Facebook is unifying the infrastructure of its messaging platforms by bringing end-to-end encryption to Instagram Direct and making it default on Messenger.