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Signal
Signal brings encrypted local backups to iOS and desktop, adds cross-platform restore

Signal users who switch from an Android phone to an iPhone, or the other way around, can take their message history with them, and backups can be restored on Android, iOS, …

Apple
Apple squashes zero-day bug exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attack (CVE-2026-86950)

Apple has shipped iOS and macOS security updates to fix an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-86950) in the operating systems’ Core Graphics framework. …

iOS 27
Apple’s new iOS 27 feature looks for signs you’re being scammed

Apple introduced a scam-prevention feature called Impersonation Risk Detection with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The feature allows supported apps to request a risk assessment when a …

Savi Scamwise
Product showcase: Scamwise checks the red flags before you take the bait

Scamwise is a free scam-checking service from Savi that examines suspicious messages, emails, websites, phone numbers, images, and real-world situations for signs of fraud. …

Helmit
Product showcase: Helmit alerts parents when online conversations show signs of trouble

Helmit is a parental control app that combines AI-powered social media monitoring with screen time management, web filtering, location tracking, and safety alerts. It …

mSecure password manager
Product showcase: mSecure makes one vault do more than remember passwords

mSecure is a password manager and data vault for storing credentials and other sensitive information. It is available for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, with data …

iOS 27
Apple parental controls in iOS 27 let kids ask before opening new websites

Apple has overhauled the child-safety tools that ship across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One idea runs through the redesign. Give a child a device that does very little, then open …

WeChat WeWorm
“Zero-click” WeChat worm could hijack accounts and spread via a single call

Researchers with security company Calif have discovered, weaponized, and privately reported to Tencent a critical vulnerability that allowed them to create …

ScamNet
Product showcase: ScamNet looks for warning signs in suspicious calls and shady links

ScamNet: Anti-Scam Suite is a consumer security app from Synaptrex Technologies that helps users detect and block scams involving phone calls, text messages, websites, and …

Slop or Not
Product showcase: Is this image real? Slop or Not investigates

Slop or Not is an AI text and image detector for iPhone and Mac that runs entirely offline, with no account required. It uses on-device AI models powered by the Apple Neural …

Enpass Password Manager
Product showcase: Enpass Password Manager breaks away from the proprietary cloud model

Enpass is a password manager that stores passwords, passkeys, payment cards, identities, secure notes, software licenses, and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults. …

Guardio Mobile Securty
Product showcase: Guardio Mobile Security turns breach alerts into a recovery plan

Guardio Mobile Security brings several protection features to iPhone and Android, allowing users to monitor exposed personal information, identify phishing attempts, and …

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