Apple is rumored to be continuing research into under-screen fingerprint sensor technology with the aim of re-introducing Touch ID in its first full-screen iPhone model. This comes after Face ID debuted in the iPhone X in 2017, which led to speculation that Apple considered it an all-in-one biometric solution going forward. Despite claims that under-screen…
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During a recent speech at Carnegie Mellon University, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly praised Apple for its accountability and transparency when it comes to security practices. In particular, Easterly highlighted Apple’s disclosure that 95% of iCloud users enable multifactor authentication (MFA), a security measure that requires users to input a code sent…
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A new report by The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern and Nicole Nguyen has highlighted a concerning trend: thieves spying on iPhone passcodes before stealing the device to gain access to the victim’s personal data and money. The report provides several specific examples of this happening to individuals while they were out socializing at bars…
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Apple has been granted a patent that could revolutionize the way Face ID and other sensors are embedded into the iPhone. The new approach appears to be an evolution of Dynamic Island technology but applied in a more flexible manner. Apple’s initial attempt to embed Face ID into the iPhone was the notorious notch, which…