Day: June 22, 2020

Encrypted Phone Network Says It’s Shutting Down After Police Hack

Someone in control of an email address long associated with Encrochat, a company that sells custom encrypted phones often used by organized criminals, tells Motherboard the company is shutting down after a law enforcement hacking operation against its customers. From a report: The news comes as law enforcement agencies have arrested multiple criminal users of…


Features vs compatibility: Google Chrome team promises more ‘rigour’, but what does that mean?

Fixing scrolling issues and CSS flexbox but fears of browser monoculture remain A software engineer in the Google Chrome team has spoken about inconsistency in feature support across different web browsers, promising a “more compatible 2021”.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Firmware Flaw Allows Attackers to Evade Security on Some Home Routers

Networking devices sold under at least one major brand have a firmware vulnerability that allows hackers to take control of the device, a cybersecurity firm claims. …read more Source:: DarkReading


iOS 14 unveiled: A first glimpse at Apple’s upcoming iPhone software – CNET

Apple shows off its updated operating system at its first all-digital WWDC with its new App Library, redesigned widgets and picture-in-picture. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft shuts down Mixer, partners with Facebook for gaming streams – CNET

The Twitch competitor is closing down next month. …read more Source:: CNet


We were already secure enough for mass remote working before COVID-19, boast IT pros

Three-quarters claim pandemic didn’t trigger big changes to corporate security settings Nearly three-quarters of IT professionals haven’t increased their company’s security posture during the COVID-19 pandemic – while 90 per cent highlighted remote working as a security risk, according to a survey.… …read more Source:: Register


This is Apple’s Roadmap for Moving the First Macs Away from Intel

After 15 years, Apple will again transition the Mac to a new architecture. The company announced at its developer conference today that it will introduce Macs featuring Apple-designed, ARM-based processors similar to those already used in the iPhone and iPad. From a report: Tim Cook pegged this switch as one of the four biggest transitions…


WWDC 2020: Apple adds Cycling directions to Maps for iOS 14 – CNET

The updated navigation app is coming to Mac side, as part of its Big Sur update. …read more Source:: CNet


WWDC 2020: iPadOS 14 will allow you to change default email and browser apps – CNET

iPad owners will have more choice with the update, it seems. …read more Source:: CNet


WWDC: Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud will support new Apple Arm chip – CNET

The Arm chip will be available for Macs. …read more Source:: CNet