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  1. blackxacto

    Other Backpack phone scanners

    I have an iPhone SE 32gb. I have activated Apple auto pay through my bank checking account. Can a backpack scanner record my autopay info, if he gets close enough (like an accidental bump)? Also I have a wallet that says it is made with the material that will block scanners. Do I need to...
    • blackxacto
    • Thread
    • applepay iphone se scanner security
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: iPhone
  2. T

    Phishing Warnings, Help?

    Hi, I bought a new MacBook recently and I'm experiencing some weird things. The most prominent thing is the phishing warnings I keep getting everytime I open Safari. When I open my browser or sometimes the browser is already opened-- I open a new tab and as soon as I type anything in the...
  3. Nope1239

    Error/Hack? “Please reboot your mobile”

    My friend keeps receiving the below messages on an iPhone 7 with 11.4.1 version of iOS. The message will appear intermittently throughout the day. There is an old stackexchange forum post showing the same message in English, but there was no definitive conclusion to that case...
    • Nope1239
    • Thread
    • hack ios11 security
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iOS 11
  4. quaresma

    Was CVE-2016-7585 ever fixed for 10.11?

    It was the PCIleech problem (retrieving FileVault keys), that got fixed in 10.12.4. Looking at Apple’s website it looks like it was only fixed for Sierra and not El Cap?
  5. C

    Kids locked me out of iPad (iOS 9 or 10)

    Is there a consumer "gray key" service where I can send my iPad to be unlocked or any GitHub repos that have exploits to unlock a device that is NOT updated to the latest OS? My kids locked me out of an iPad. I don't think there's anything critical on there except photos, but given all the...
    • chelsel
    • Thread
    • greykey locked security
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iPad
  6. CPTmom2wp

    Have we lost iCloud Security to Gov't?

    "The FBI has documents and statements from the two people, as well as telephone records and documents recovered through a search of Manafort's iCloud account..............." http://news.trust.org/item/20180605004323-1tdvc Was this information acquired by the FBI legally, with a Subpoena, with...
  7. SkyLinx

    Do I need to secure erase SSDs before selling?

    I wasn't sure where to post this. I just bought a new iMac and am about to sell my previous computer which I have used as a Hackintosh (I wanted to use macOS but needed to save money to buy a real Mac). Of course I want to make sure the buyer cannot recover my data from the SSD in it. Apple...
  8. haravikk

    Safari and Self-Signed Certificates

    Is anyone else experiencing problems using self-signed certificates with Safari on macOS 10.13.4? I have a NAS on my local network, so am just using a self-signed certificate for nas.local, a network only domain. This has always been fine in the past, as all I have to do is tell macOS to trust...
  9. S

    HomeKit Home Automation & Smart Locks

    Contemplating my start with HomeKit and a Schlage Sense smart lock. I have 3 exterior doors on my house. If I want to automate the securing of my perimeter, it seems I would need 3 of these lock sets - expensive & overkill? I have not implemented an alarm system yet so that is not yet an option...
  10. You are the One

    General Cellebrite claims they cracked Apples iOS/iPhone security system

    The Israeli company offers unlocking and decryption of Apple iOS devices and operating systems, including iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro and iPod touch, running iOS 5 to iOS 11. Unless they are blatantly lying, they basically own the iOS/iPhone security infrastructure and system. If that is...
  11. M

    How to Fix: Clicking "Allow" for blocked software does nothing

    Hey guys! I wanted to make a thread to hopefully be a reference for people in the future experiencing this issue. So I am in the process of transferring my data to a new Mac and by default it blocks the helper extensions for things like VMware, Parallels, or really any app that installs...
  12. Z

    "Update Apple ID Settings. Some account services will not..."

    I recently updated my apple id password via my macbook pro. Then i followed up with my iphone, which prompted me to get a security code from my macbook. Now the first few times, rather than enter the code, I selected cancel on my iphone before proceeding, simply because i was wondering why to...
    • zeppo2
    • Thread
    • apple id icloud password change security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  13. S

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus How to see any access on my Phone?

    Hi community, I have got an iPhone 16GB (Modell: MKQL2ZD/A, v 11.2.2 (15c202) ) and an issue. I want to know if there is a way to know/see ANY access to any menu, file or app inside my phone. The reason I ask this is because I am suspicious of somebody that could have had access to my smartphone...
    • steam00
    • Thread
    • access app applock history lock log security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPhone
  14. jjhouston

    imessaging security on Macbook Air

    Situation: I have a work macbook but company has a policy of employees using their personal icloud credentials on work computer. I am receiving imessages from my personal cellphone on my macbook over company wifi mostly for the convenience of keeping in touch with family during the day...
    • jjhouston
    • Thread
    • help imessage macbook macbook 13" privacy security
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  15. R

    Am I safe on Yosemite with my 2012 Macbook pro?

    Hi I have a 2012 MBP with Yosemite and its worked flawlessly for me for years, which is such a relief. I recently heard about these Spectre and Meltdown security issues and freaked out a bit. I do access important and delicate info online quite often. It doesnt seem there is a patch for...
    • robodelfy
    • Thread
    • 2012 macbook pro mbp meltdown security sierra spectre update yosemite
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. Doc69

    APFS containers and cross-partition security

    I'm configuring a new Mac with three installations of 10.13. I've divided the SSD into three partitions within the same APFS container and installed 10.13 on each of them. All three installations are encrypted via FileVault. One of the installations in particular needs to be absolutely free...
  17. 7

    MBP2017 / 10.13.2: Able to bypass login ?

    I encountered a weird one this evening. Opened the laptop and immediately started using it. I don't remember being prompted for authentication - but noticed notifications faded out and some functionality not responding (tried clicking apple logo top left - no response). I was however able to...
  18. R

    Need some advice on security system

    Hi, My wife and I are moving to our new home in Winnipeg within weeks. The staging and cleaning of our home will finish within a few weeks and we will be moving in, a week after that. But before moving in I was hoping to install a security alarm monitoring service. As I am a Businessman, I am...
  19. C

    iPhone 7/Plus Green call bar appears out of nowhere

    so you know when you’re on a call and exit the phone app to access any other app mid call, there’s a green bar on top of your screen to let you know the call is active and how long your call is going for? Well I’ve notice that multiple times when I’m not even on a call, that this bar appears...
    • Czr5127
    • Thread
    • apps call call end button ios 11 call quality glitch security security issues security questions spy
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iPhone
  20. S

    Security flaw like root

    Everyone is buzzing about the root security flaw, tell me how this is different: 1. Reboot single user mode 2. mount -uw / 3. rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone 4. shutdown -h now 5. Create new admin account Like, what am I missing here? Why is this so easy to do? With a new admin account you could...
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