Tag: app security

  • iPhone users may be able to lock Messages, Photos in iOS 18

    iPhone users may be able to lock Messages, Photos in iOS 18

    The upcoming iOS 18 is anticipated to introduce a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to several sources familiar with the development.

    This feature is set to provide users with the ability to lock native iPhone apps such as Mail, Messages, Notes, Phone, Photos, Safari, and Settings, among others, thereby offering an additional layer of privacy and security.

    To unlock a locked app, users will need to authenticate via Face ID, and it is expected that Touch ID or an iPhone’s passcode will also be compatible with this feature.

    It remains unconfirmed whether this functionality will extend to third-party apps from the App Store.

    Currently, Apple permits certain content to be secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, such as notes in the Notes app and photos in the “Recently Deleted” and “Hidden” albums within the Photos app.

    The upcoming iOS 18 feature will expand this capability, allowing for entire apps to be locked, even when the iPhone itself is unlocked.

    iPhone users have previously resorted to using Screen Time or Shortcuts to lock apps, but these methods will become obsolete with the new iOS 18 functionality.

    Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on Monday. The initial iOS 18 beta is expected to be available to Apple Developer Program members immediately following the keynote, with a public release anticipated in September.

  • Bykea ride-hailing app hacked in Pakistan

    Bykea ride-hailing app hacked in Pakistan

    The popular ride-hailing app Bykea was recently hacked in Pakistan, resulting in the official application sending inappropriate messages to Bykea app users. At present, it remains unclear how and by whom the app was hacked.

    The recent security breach in Bykea has made users worried. They depend on the app for their everyday transportation needs, and this breach not only puts their privacy at risk but also shakes their trust in the app’s ability to keep their personal information safe.

    Considering this incident, it is extremely important for both users and service providers to understand the increasing significance of strong cybersecurity measures. As the digital world continues to advance, companies must actively protect their platforms from potential threats. At the same time, users need to stay informed and follow best practices to safeguard their personal data.

    Bykea operates as a platform that connects motorbike owners with people and parcels in need of transportation. This arrangement allows motorbike owners to earn extra money while offering affordable logistics solutions. Bykea’s cash-on-delivery technology enables instant transactions in a developing payments market, playing a pioneering role in the growth of e-commerce in Pakistan.

    Currently, over two hundred thousand motorbike owners have installed the partner app, connecting with more than two million users in Karachi, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and Lahore.