Your iPhone data may require a court order for the FBI to look into the contents, but if you log onto an unsecure Wi-Fi hotspot without protection, any old snoop can eavesdrop on what you’re doing. That’s right, while you’re busily messaging, shopping, banking, and uploading a photo of your lunch to Instagram, a hacker with […]
That’s right, while you’re busily messaging, shopping, banking, and uploading a photo of your lunch to Instagram, a hacker with a little know-how can easily read your messages, steal your logins, passwords and credit card details.
Even if you are connected to a recognizable Wi-Fi network, your device has no way of distinguishing a securely encrypted public Wi-Fi from one that is not.
Unsecured routers are susceptible to DNS hijacking, by which cybercriminals redirect web traffic to fake Internet sites. When users log in, for example, to a banking site, thieves can capture the login credentials. On unprotected Wi-Fi networks, thieves can also easily see emails, browsing history, and personal data if you do not use a secure or encrypted connection like a virtual private network (VPN).
Avast SecureMe is a free app for iPhones and iPads which protects you while connected to Wi-Fi.
Apple users can no longer be complacent about security, as the number of infections and new threats rises.Read More
Apple 製品をお使いのユーザーは、iOS と Mac OS X を更新してください。ユーザーがまったく操作しなくても脆弱性を悪用される恐れがあります。
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Apple users advised to update iOS and Mac OS X as successful exploit requires no user interaction.Read More
攻撃者は、盗み出した Apple ID アカウントを悪用して、iOS デバイス用の有料アプリを無料で提供すると偽っています。
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Attackers claim to offer premium apps to iOS devices for free by using stolen Apple ID accounts.Read More
It’s a common belief (and myth) that Apple products are invincible against malware. This false line of thinking has recently again been refuted, as iPhone and iPad users have been encountering a ransomware threat that freezes their Internet browsers, rendering their devices unusable. The ploy, commonly known as iScam, urges victims to call a number […]
iPhone and iPad users who turn on Avast SecureLine VPN while on unsecured Wi-Fi are protected from iScam. It’s a common belief (and myth) that Apple products are invincible against malware. This false line of thinking has recently again been refuted, as iPhone and iPad users have been encountering a ransomware threat that freezes their […]
Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to attend Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, where mobile developers from far and wide came together to learn about the future of iOS and OS X systems. Along with being the first time I was able to participate in this sought-after conference, it was also […]