Instagram now supports two-factor authentication
Helps users mitigate identity hijacking
Social media giant Instagram has recently begun rolling out two-factor authentication to some of its users in an effort to spare any attempts at hijacking and changing account passwords, according to recent reports. The Facebook-owned service is the latest to add additional security measures to protect its users from financial losses, identity hijacking and false representation.
Apple already made cops an iOS backdoor
It is just not what you think
The Fruity cargo cult Apple is getting a pat on the back from privacy people for its stand against helping the US cops with their inquiries, however what is being missed from the story is that outfit already allows coppers access to its iOS operating system.
Trump rips into Apple
Who do they think they are?
While the Tame Apple press has been rushing around praising Tim Cook for standing up for privacy by refusing assist the FBI crack the encryption on a mass murder’s phone, colourful Republican hopeful Donald Trump is not impressed.
Apple’s security takes another hit
Revolving door gatekeeper
While the fruity cargo cult Apple is busy bricking users for the crime of not using its genii to fix its overpriced toys, its reputation as being super secure is taking another battering.
Dell plans BIOS level security
Business laptop BIOS to be better locked down
Grey tin box shifter Dell wants to beef up security on its business laptops and PCs by introducing a new tool which helps to protect the BIOS from malware.
Apple protects the dead
Keep your wife out of your email while you enjoy the afterlife
Fruity cargo cult Apple is providing a new feature for dead fanboys – it is apparently locking loved ones out of your accounts without a court order.
Apple’s Gatekeeper patch does not work
Patch was just a Placebo
The Tame Apple Press did its best to tell the world that the fruity cargo cult Apple had fixed the Gatekeeper bug in its iOS software, however it looks like it is still broken and the patch was a placebo.
McAfee comes up with cure for password woes
Just don’t drop it
IT colourful character John McAfee has just come up with an interesting new security device.
Apple security allows App pirates to make dosh
Trickledown effect
A feature in Apple's iTunes approval process is allowing pirates to download free versions of paid iPhone apps.
Apple takes on the UK government on encryption
We will show them who is boss
Fruity cargo-cult Apple is taking on the UK government warning that Prime Minister David Cameron’s plans to give its spooks extra online surveillance powers could weaken the security of personal data for millions of people and paralyse the tech sector.