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  • FBI Arrests Suspect in FBI-Hacking Case

    In September, hackers from a group called ShinyHunters announced that they stole a trove of FBI data about its own agents. It was an intelligence disaster. Last week, the FBI arrested (alternate link) someone associated with that crime.

    Bruce Schneier2 min read
  • Possible Vulnerability in Apple’s Automatic Reboot

    404Media is reporting (alternate link) that a cyber-weapons arms manufacturer is exploiting a vulnerability in iOS to bypass its automatic reboot security feature. This is the feature that automatically puts an iPhone into a more secure state if it hasn’t been used for 72 hours.

    Bruce Schneier2 min read
  • Cops May Have Found a Way Around One of Apple’s Toughest iPhone Security Features

    The latest round of the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Apple and the cops has seemingly gone to the cat. According to a report from 404 Media, a company that develops tools for law enforcement has figured out a way to bypass a key Apple security technique that has been making life considerably…

    Gizmodo — AI3 min read
  • Using Device Linking to Eavesdrop on WhatsApp and Signal

    Modern messaging apps allow users to link their phone accounts to their computer desktop. Eavesdroppers are taking advantage of this capability: Apps such as WhatsApp Web and Signal Desktop allow people to use their accounts on other devices, such as laptops or desktop computers.

    Bruce Schneier4 min read

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