Tag: iPhone

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

January 10, 2024

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride. Mobile applications make the world go round. Instant communication services are among the most popular apps on iOS and Android alike  – US non-profit operation Signal has an estimated 40 million users, with the figure rising to 700 … More Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

October 5, 2023

The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to make a video of someone by manipulating their face or body. The BBC writes* one such video appeared on TikTok this week, claiming to be MrBeast offering people new … More MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

September 19, 2022

Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device. Let’s be clear: if your iPhone or iPad is connected to the internet, there’s a risk it might get hacked. Sure, statistics seem … More Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

November 11, 2021

The tech giant wins an appeal against a claim that it unlawfully collected personal data of millions of iPhone users. Google has just scored a major court win after the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has thrown out a mass action lawsuit where the company could have ended up paying billions in compensation to millions of … More Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit