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iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios

Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.

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Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware

Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.

This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News

Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.

Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.

It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks

US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.

Police Across US Bypass Warrants With Mass Location-Tracking Tool

Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.

TikTok Users Were Vulnerable to a Single-Click Attack

Microsoft disclosed the flaw in the Android app’s deep link verification process, which has since been fixed.

A Windows 11 Automation Tool Can Easily Be Hijacked

Hackers can use Microsoft’s Power Automate to push out ransomware and key loggers—if they get machine access first.

The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children.

Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data

Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps.