Android Encryption Still “Years” Behind iOS Security Levels
Matthew Green, a cryptography professor at John Hopkins University, has analyzed the way Android N approaches security, and has pointed out it has a long way to go before achieving the same levels of security as an iPhone. According to Matthew Green, while Nougat devices have moved away from the full-disk encryption (FDE) of the past that is...
Google Pixel Now as Secure as the iPhone, Android Security Chief Says
Google Pixel now as secure as the iPhone, according to Android's security chief.
Microsoft Announces Security Improvements for Outlook on iOS, Now Powered by the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft announced that Outlook for iOS and Android are now powered by the Microsoft Cloud.
Dropbox Security Concern Addressed by macOS Sierra, Now Explicitly Asking For Permissions
Developer Phil Stokes has confirmed in a blog post that macOS Sierra addresses the security concerns with Dropbox client on Mac.
Dropbox Says it Must do a Better Job Communicating OS Integration and Permissions
Dropbox admitted that it must do a better job in communicating how it integrates with various operating systems and how it asks for permissions.
Cryptography Experts Says Apple Should Replace its iMessage Encryption Protocol
A team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins University recently discovered several issues relating to Apple’s iMessage encryption.
Why Adding Two-Factor Authentication to Find My iPhone is Complicated
Adding two-factor authentication to Find My iPhone fundamentally breaks its most important properties.
Famous iPhone Hacker ‘Geohot’ Demos a Simple Computer Hack
George Hotz, the hacker known for unlocking the iPhone, has demonstrated a simple computer hack.
Pokemon Go Update for iOS Fixes Google Account Privacy Issues
Pokémon Go for iOS doesn't have quite as much access to your Google account as some gamers have feared.
Apple Rehires Software Security Expert Jon Callas Following FBI Encryption Case
One of the cryptography world's biggest names has returned to Apple.
DoJ Drops Case Against Apple After FBI Successfully Unlocks San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone
The Justice Department announced plans to drop the case against Apple.
Apple Hires Amazon Executive as VP of Corporate Information Security: Reuters
Apple has reportedly hired away Amazon's vice president of information security George Stathakopoulos.