This week privacy alerts: the FBI can lie about Apple, piracy pays on both sides, and more. Here are the stories we've run across recently that you should know about.
ACLU claims the FBI did not need the help of Apple
ACLU released a report claiming that the FBI does not require Apple to change their OS security to access the iPhone's data. The ACLU reports that the safety function "self-erasing" is not even enabled on most iPhones, and there is a workaround for phones that have the feature enabled. To work around, the FBI simply need to save "erasable Storage" with a telephone, a process that does not require coding using or Apple. The ACLU is not alone in their claims; Edward Snowden has approved the report by the ACLU on Twitter. When asked to comment about Apple having the exclusive means to unlock the iPhone San Bernardino, he did not mince his words:
This either shows an alarming lack of technological understanding on the part of the FBI, or a public grand deception through judicial proceedings. Anyway, the FBI asks for something he did not need and should not receive. For more updates updates on the fight Apple with the FBI, see Apple IPVanish vs FBI: A chronology of the debate. Read more ...
Mac Hackers infiltrate with Ransomware
"KeRanger" recently became the first ransomware to infiltrate Apple computers successfully. Rasomware is a type of hack that infects a user's computer with malware encrypts computer data, and asks the user to pay a ransom to get access to the encryption key. The malware "KeRanger" was extended by a bad copy of the transmission, a program used to transfer data through peer-to-peer sharing network BitTorrent files. Read more ...
Verizon VIOLE consumer privacy, Racks up $ 1.35 Fine
For those who feel that privacy is priceless, the FCC disagrees. The agency hit with a fine Verizon $ 1.35 violate the privacy of their clients. The Verizon fine is the result of technology that followed the users' web activity to generate targeted marketing campaigns more effective monitoring. These "supercookies" were difficult to turn, often staying in place even after users deleted their browsing history. Read more ...
Facebook Hacker Bug admitted Private View User Info
If this week proved anything, it is that piracy pays. Both criminals and cheerful pirates have taken advantage of their efforts in the last 7 days. Be sure to stay on the lookout for more privacy alerts in the coming weeks.
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