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The feature is available starting from today. Before now, a block tool was created which are used by police, law enforcement agencies and others, to gain access to iPhones via the charging port and bypass the need for a password. But now, as announced by the company a new upgrade to its iOS software it will block such tool from gaining access to its device. The company confirmed this in a statement to Reuters, saying, “We’re constantly strengthening the security protections in every Apple product to help customers defend against hackers, identity thieves and intrusions into their personal data. We have the greatest respect for law enforcement, and we don’t design our security improvements to frustrate their efforts to do their jobs.” Early this last month, The feature has already been spotted in developer beta versions of iOS 11.4.1 and iOS12.  With the new update It will be made permanent in the public releases of its iOS software starting from today. iOS ...

Many of today’s smartphones arrive out of the box with encryption functions. While that may mean privacy protections for smartphone users, it also means plenty of controversy over the use of encryption when it comes to hiding data from the government. Here’s why encryption is making headlines. What is Encryption? Encryption refers to scrambling digital information on phones, laptops, servers, or other electronic devices. On most smartphones, encryption means your photos, texts, emails, and other information are not readable unless you make them so by entering a password or code. Have you ever forgotten your password or mistyped it, only to have your phone or tablet lock itself for minutes or longer? The idea behind encryption is that it protects your data from unauthorized use. Unfortunately, that does not seem to make law enforcement officials happy. Encryption in Court While most people are probably more concerned with keeping their photos and text messages private for pe...

The instant messaging app, Telegram has been under fire for its encryption which prevents a third-party from intercepting messages shared on its platform. Iran has joined the list of counties at war with Telegram. The Asian country is disrupting the swapping of videos and images via the service. Iran"s net regulator in an official statement said the sharing images and videos were banned and the move will apparently affect the "quality" of the app in the country. Last month, Russia had banned Telegram app for refusing to submit the encryption keys to the authority to intercept messages. Russia said it was a procedure to ensure safety and after it failed to comply with the power despite the ultimatum, the site was blocked which allegedly knocked out over four million IP addresses, including cloud services from Google and Amazon Like Russia, Iran telecoms official had given Telegram a mandate to move its servers to be routed through Iran"s Iran"s government-contro...

Movies have a way of wowing the audience with futuristic gadgets, which is their job. Still, some may be wondering if those gadgets can ever become a reality. The truth is that some are already a reality, like the following gadgets. Tracking Made Easy Tracking devices have been used in numerous movies, from spy movies to superhero movies. Small, sticker trackers exist in real life though their functionality is not as impressive as they are in the movies. The SticknNFind bluetooth sticker helps track an individual who is up to 10 feet away. The sticker alerts your connected devices when the person is in range again and also informs you of the last known location. Hovering Vehicles You might not think hovering vehicles are real but they are. Of course, you cannot go out and purchase them just yet as they are still being developed but they are quite powerful. You’ve seen these vehicles in spy movies and even in Batman movies, so they will make a splash when they are available. At the...

In an attempt to block the Telegram app in Russia, the media regulator has blocked over 4 million IP addresses. A court in Moscow approved a ban on the instant messaging app after it failed to submit encryption keys to enable the security intercept users" messages. Shortly after the court passed the ban, Durov Pavel, telegram owner assured the users that with the use of a VPN, they could bypass the strict rule to access the app. According to tech reports, Telegram is allegedly using different addresses to stay connected in the country. However, this action has affected millions of web users including another messaging service, Viber, which tweeted a complaint about assessing the app which is seemingly linked to the Telegram app blocking in Russia. Also, businesses have been affected; some business activities have reportedly come to a halt. Some online shops complained about the blocking, as well as some online gaming shops who reported that the users experienced problems with log...

[caption id="attachment_11004" align="alignnone" width="3000"] Two men pose with smartphones in front of a screen showing the Telegram logo in this picture illustration taken in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina November 18, 2015. Picture taken November 18. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic - RTS7W3T [/caption] Russia began legal proceedings to block Telegram app after the firm refused to unlock encrypted messages. A court in Moscow has now permitted the Russian media regulator to prevent the Telegram messaging. The Telegram app has been a threat to the Russian government who has been seeking means to exude control over online communications. While Twitter complied to provide the authorities with the encryption key to decrypt messages, Facebook and telegram refused because both apps employ end-to-end encryption. The popularity of the instant messaging app has grown because of its emphasis on encryption, especially among the members of the Islamic States (IS). The app permit...

Russia"s state communications watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Telegram messaging app for refusing to collaborate with the country"s state security services. Telegram, like WhatsApp, is famous for its encryption. The service allows users to communicate via encrypted messages such that third-parties, government authorities inclusive cannot read them. The mobile app is currently ranked the world"s ninth most popular messaging app, and its users increased to 200 million in March. This is not the first time that Telegram would have a case with authority. The issue with encrypted messages bothers on security over privacy. Russia"s Federal Security Service said it needs to access some private messages to guard citizens against terrorist attacks, but Pavel Durov, Telegram"s owner, has repeatedly refused, citing a breach of user privacy. Read more:  Russia Threatens To Ban Telegram App Over Terrorism Concerns In 2017, Russia threatened to ban the app for security p...