A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device. Show Notes: * Lightroom App Update Wipes Users’ Photos and Presets, Adobe Says they are ‘Not Recoverable’ * Malicious Chinese SDK In 1,200 iOS Apps With Billions Of Installs Causing ‘Major Privacy Concerns To Hundreds Of Millions Of Consumers’ * “Meitu” Mobile App Has Privacy Risks * Can Thieves Crack 6-Digit iPhone Passcodes? * If Hackers Crack a Six-Digit iPhone Passcode, They Can Get All Your Passwords * Twitter thread describing the passcode hack and its consequences * How to ensure your Mac and iOS devices are secure * How to Steal an iPhone’s Passcode (from up to 150 feet away!)
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