April 25, 2024

Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 to patch lock screen security hole

A month to the day after Apple issued iOS 6.1.2 in order to patch an Exchange bug, the company has pushed out iOS 6.1.3 today to seal up a security hole that allowed a complex combination of finagling to bypass one's lock screen. Moreover, it's said to add Maps updates for the nation of Japan, while also adding a variety of undisclosed "security … [Read more...]

VSB won’t lock school doors

  In the wake of a recent shooting rampage at a Connecticut school, Trustees in Vancouver have voted to review local security measures. Board Chair Patti Bacchus says safety is paramount, but they still want to ensure schools are a welcoming place. She says a review now underway should be completed within a couple months. Says Bacchus, … [Read more...]