August 28, 2020

A Six-Digit Passcode Isn’t Strong Enough

31 minutes

A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device.

Show Notes:

Lightroom App Update Wipes Users’ Photos and Presets, Adobe Says they are ‘Not Recoverable’

Malicious Chinese SDK In 1,200 iOS Apps With Billions Of Installs Causing ‘Major Privacy Concerns To Hundreds Of Millions Of Consumers’

“Meitu” Mobile App Has Privacy Risks

Can Thieves Crack 6-Digit iPhone Passcodes?

If Hackers Crack a Six-Digit iPhone Passcode, They Can Get All Your Passwords

Twitter thread describing the passcode hack and its consequences

How to ensure your Mac and iOS devices are secure

How to Steal an iPhone’s Passcode (from up to 150 feet away!)

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