iOS 17.3 Includes New Stolen Device Protection Feature - With the release of iOS 17.3, Apple has included a new security feature iPhone users should strongly consider enabling. The Stolen Device Protection feature requires the use of biometric identifiers to perform tasks involving sensitive information, such as viewing saved passwords or applying for an Apple Card. It also includes delayed verification when attempting to change passcodes and passwords. This feature can protect those who have had their iPhones stolen, as their accounts will be secured despite losing access to the device. To learn how to turn this feature on, please contact the BlackCloak Concierge team.
macOS Sonoma Security Update Now Available-Apple has released a security update for computers running macOS Sonoma. This update patches several security vulnerabilities and should be downloaded as soon as possible. Please contact the BlackCloak Concierge team if you have any questions.
LoanDepot Breach Affects 16.6M-Mortgage lender loanDepot fell victim to a ransomware attack, exposing the personal information belonging to nearly 16.6 million people.
Comcast Faces Lawsuits Over Xfinity Breach- Class action lawsuits have been filed against Comcast over the Xfinity data breach that took place last year affecting 36 million people.
Remote work may not be as prevalent as it was in 2020, but it is ultimately here to stay. Thus, security professionals must work to ensure strict security measures are in place. In this post, learn about the threats posed by remote work, and what security professionals must do to protect their organizations.
Protecting Executives from the Dual Threat of Malware
The line between personal and professional lives is increasingly blurred and executives face a growing threat from a familiar foe: malware. The danger of malware infiltrating the personal digital space of an executive and subsequently seeping into their professional environment is a real and present danger. This blog post looks at ways to protect executives from this cyberthreat.
BlackCloak is attending events in Houston and Austin this February. If you or your colleagues are attending any of these events, please visit us and say hi.
