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Tumblr security lapse - iPhone and iPad users update your passwords now!

Tumblr security lapse - iPhone and iPad users update your passwords now! | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Tumblr has released a "very important" update for their iPad and iPhone apps following what they describe as a "security lapse".

 

It appears that passwords were being sent over the internet unencrypted, making it easy for anyone with bad intentions and a little technical knowledge to harvest Tumblr users' login details.

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, July 17, 2013 6:06 PM

 

Tumblr has released a "very important" update for their iPad and iPhone apps following what they describe as a "security lapse".

 

It appears that passwords were being sent over the internet unencrypted, making it easy for anyone with bad intentions and a little technical knowledge to harvest Tumblr users' login details.

 

Learn more:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/ict-awareness-what-you-should-know/

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Passwords

 

 

midnight's curator insight, April 7, 2014 5:54 AM

This article contains information about the  security of the iphone and ipad users. This is very useful, because users wil be secured from any harm that could be done with their gadets. passwords were being sent over the internet unencrypted this could cause alot of problems because hackers would easily be able to access your password.

shirlyshabo's curator insight, April 22, 2014 8:03 AM

האם באמת יש דבר כזה  אתר מאובטח?????

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Hacking lessons learned: how to cover your digital ass [Infographic]

Hacking lessons learned: how to cover your digital ass [Infographic] | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Mat Honan got owned last year and it sucked, but you can still learn his lesson.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 12, 2013 8:06 AM

 

A MUST read!!!

 

Check also other infographics here:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Infographic

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic

 

Check ALSO:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, April 12, 2013 8:07 AM

 

A MUST read!!!

 

Check also other infographics here:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Infographic

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic

 

Check ALSO:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

 

Dico Krommenhoek's curator insight, April 14, 2013 2:50 PM

Naast geinige kanten kent ICT zoals bekend ook nare randjes. Alleen normaal doen, helpt niet altijd. Gust Mees is een autoriteit op het gebied van digitale veiligheid. Mooie infographic collectiecollectie

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Apple releases OS X Lion 10.7.4, fixes FileVault password bug

Apple releases OS X Lion 10.7.4, fixes FileVault password bug | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Apple has released OS X Lion 10.7.4.The update includes performance improvements as well as a bunch of fixes, including the FileVault bug that was re...

 

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Researchers able to predict Apple iOS-generated hotspot passwords

Researchers able to predict Apple iOS-generated hotspot passwords | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

 

 

 

Although iOS generates seemingly random passwords for its hotspots to eliminate the use of 'default' passwords, researchers at a German university have found that

 

 

 

===> they are able to break these passwords in under a minute. <===

 


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Apple Security Exploit Lets Someone Reset Your Password With Just Your Email and Birthdate

Apple Security Exploit Lets Someone Reset Your Password With Just Your Email and Birthdate | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
An Apple account exploit allows anyone with your email address and date of birth to reset your Apple ID and iCloud account password. First reported by The Verge, the exploit use...

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Gust MEES's curator insight, March 22, 2013 4:29 PM

 

You can, and should, set up two-step verification on your Apple accounts now here.

 Check also: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security ;
Gust MEES's curator insight, March 22, 2013 4:38 PM

 

You can, and should, set up two-step verification on your Apple accounts now here.

 Check also: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security ;