Not long ago, both Google and Apple found themselves in hot water when it came to light that both companies had been making use of third-party partners to review Siri recordings. As the companies explained at the time, their goal was to make their voice recognition software more efficient and more effective. After they found themselves at the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Stop Listening To Siri Recordings For Now
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Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon
Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs, and their long-awaited "Apple Card" begins rolling out in limited fashion. The card becomes available to all iPhone owners in the United States toward the end of August. According to CEO Tim Cook, a random selection of people who signed up to be notified about the Apple Card are getting an early-access … [Read more...] about Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon
Update Your iPhone To Avoid Latest iMessage Security Vulnerability
If you own an iPhone, be aware that a new iMessage vulnerability has been recently found and patched by Apple. This was part of the iOS 12.4 update. The flaw allowed hackers to access and read the contents of files stored on iOS devices remotely. They could access files the same way as the device owner with no sandbox, and with no user … [Read more...] about Update Your iPhone To Avoid Latest iMessage Security Vulnerability
Security Issue Found In Multiple Devices Is Called ‘Urgent 11’
Let's take a little time to talk about the vast numbers of smart devices in use around the world. You probably have several in your home or office. Smart devices need operating systems, just like your phone and your PC. Of course, mobile device operating systems must be much smaller and more compact. After all, they don't really need to do a lot of … [Read more...] about Security Issue Found In Multiple Devices Is Called ‘Urgent 11’
Ransomware Now Sends Malicious Texts Through Mobile Device
If you own an Android device, there's a new threat to be at least moderately concerned about. It takes the form of a new ransomware family that spreads from one victim to the next with text messages that contain poisoned links to every contact on an infected device. The ESET research team that found the software had this to say about it: "Due … [Read more...] about Ransomware Now Sends Malicious Texts Through Mobile Device
Playing Videos Could Allow Hackers Into Your Phone
Do you have an Android device? Are you running Android Nougat, Oreo, or Pie (versions 7x, 8x, or 9x)? Do you play games on your phone? If you answered yes to those questions, you might have a problem. It is a bigger problem given that there are more than a billion devices currently in service running one of those operating systems. A … [Read more...] about Playing Videos Could Allow Hackers Into Your Phone
