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Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone

Tech Republic Security

The post Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone appeared first on TechRepublic. Adopting a new authentication method from the FIDO Alliance, the three major OS vendors will let you use encrypted credentials stored on your phone to automatically sign you into your online accounts.

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Apple's Face ID: Cheat sheet

Tech Republic Security

If you're using an Apple mobile device manufactured since 2017, it has likely ditched Touch ID in favor of Face ID. Here's what you need to know about the latest Apple biometric security product.

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Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets

Tech Republic Security

The post Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets appeared first on TechRepublic. Tech firm aims to strengthen security for users and meet modern cyber threat challenges with new cybersecurity technology and end-to-end cloud encryption.

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Apple Pay: The smart person's guide

Tech Republic Security

Apple Pay is a mobile payment solution that's accepted by millions of retailers in various countries. This guide covers what you need to know to use Apple Pay.

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Apple Takes An Inspiring Stand On UX, Privacy, And Diversity At WWDC 2020

Forrester IT

Apple revealed major announcements for the new iOS 14 system during its Worldwide Developers Conference 2020. What is coming to the iPhone demonstrates a deep understanding of our behavior and use of our devices in mobility. It also makes a clear statement on privacy and diversity principles.

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Microsoft, Apple versus China, spyware actors

Tech Republic Security

It’s a cat-and-mouse struggle as tech giants Microsoft and Apple deal with persistent threats from China state actors and Pegasus spyware.

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Hacker claims to have decrypted Apple's Secure Enclave, destroying key piece of iOS mobile security

Tech Republic Security

iOS users beware: A hacker has just published a decryption key for the Apple Secure Enclave, which is responsible for processing Touch ID transactions.

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