About the security content of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4

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Re: About the security content of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4

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Post by weswpg » Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 7:44 PM UTC

exabrial wrote: post #6

After Apple dumped Parler from the App Store, A piece of fake news was immediately circulating telling people to "turn off auto-update" on their phones to "prevent apple from removing Parler". After Apple fell for the fake news that the attacks were planned on Parler (they were planned on Facebook), their predictable reaction seems to have played right into the hands of attackers. Fascinating game of chess, but unfor…

Here is an extensive list of videos being posted by Parler users during the riot: https://projects.propublica.org/parler-capitol-videos/

Apple isn't going to stop enforcing their content policies just because someone chooses to lie about auto-update. Parler absolutely did play a role here due to their repeated and documented refusals to abide by terms and conditions and Apple isn't to blame for rumours that bad actors choose to spread.

You're suggesting that they should refrain from regulating one bad actor which they do control because they would then somehow be responsible for the actions of bad actors which they do not control.

Re: About the security content of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4

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Post by thedanbob » Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 8:07 PM UTC

lambda_tango wrote: post #4

wil421 wrote: post #2

I’m curious if my phone has been compromised. The amount of spam calls and texts I get have gone through the roof. Many texts are filled with odd characters or appear to be normal HTTP links but I’m guessing they are trying to exploit something. Does restarting help? I am hesitant to do a clean install after receiving a weird text but I usually delete the text and restart my phone. Even my work phone is starting to g…

Your phone probably isn't compromised. It's common where I am to get spam phone calls that spoof Caller ID to match the area code and first 3 digits of your own number, to appear "local" and make you think it might be someone you know. I tend to get calls in bursts. Sometimes it's the same robocall 3 times a day for a week. Phone companies also reuse numbers, and their lists of active numbers leak now and then, so ev…

> It's common where I am to get spam phone calls that spoof Caller ID to match the area code and first 3 digits of your own number, to appear "local" and make you think it might be someone you know.

I always find it hilarious when the spammers accidentally spoof a leading "+" and I get a phone call from Romania.

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