Whether you own a personally or manage a fleet with enterprise endpoint software like Mosyle, there’s a good chance you have scores of old unsecured wireless networks saved—Wi-Fi points that don’t require authentication. Common places where users connect and save these networks could be Starbucks (often “Starbucks WiFi”) and airports (like “Airport Guest”).
So, the risk? Attackers can exploit this by setting up rogue access points with the same SSIDs, tricking your device into connecting automatically. To prevent spoofing attacks like this, you can automate the removal of common SSIDs using the following script below!
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iOS 18’s new Control Center has proven to be much more than a one-off design change. Apple has steadily added new capabilities to Control Center via software updates, and iOS 18.4 continues that trend in a big way thanks to several nice upgrades.
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Aqara LED Bulb T2 is the company’s latest smart lighting option, bringing a nice combination of Thread and Zigbee support. Matter support, Zigbee Adaptive Lighting, and ultra-wide color tuning make it a solid addition to any HomeKit environment.
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We’re one week removed from Apple’s decision to indefinitely delay the “more personalized” version of Siri that was first announced at WWDC 2024, and the blowback hasn’t let up.
Now, Bloomberg has the details from an all-hands meeting for the Siri division inside Apple, where the Apple Intelligence delays were panned as “ugly” and “embarrassing.”
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There’s only one more episode of Severance left this season, and Apple TV+ has just revealed that the finale will by far be the longest episode yet. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple’s recent Siri delays have stirred up a mess of bad press, and reportedly led to an all-hands meeting where an exec called the affair “ugly and embarrassing.” But per another key quote from that meeting, there’s no doubt Apple saved itself a world of trouble with the move.
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The last few days have been very busy when it comes to Apple news. That’s because the company has confirmed that the new Siri experience has been delayed while sources suggest that the new features promised at last year’s WWDC won’t be ready any time soon. Given everything that’s going on at Apple recently, there’s one thing that could really help: another Snow Leopard.
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Apple quietly launched a new app on Friday called “Maps Surveyor,” which lets users contribute to Apple Maps by collecting data about their surroundings and sending it to the company. However, not everyone can use the new app.
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There’s still one week left to enter our giveaway to win Apple’s latest MacBook Pro courtesy of Chargeasapto help celebrate the launch of the company’s new Flash Pro Ultra, the world’s first dual OLED 275W powerbank. Head below to learn more about the new Flash Pro Ultra by Chargeasap and enter the giveaway.
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One of the things that Apple got right with the foundation of macOS (then OS X) was the ability to operate the computer as a limited user. Running as a Standard user is one of the best ways to level up your macOS security, especially in the enterprise. The Mac team at SAP recently rel...