The next two Operating systems from the manufacturer will integrate several features that will allow users to remain protected against data theft attempts.
If Apple presented iOS 16 and macOS Ventura at length during WWDC 2022, the brand could not mention all the improvements made to these two systems during its speech.
Critical security updates performed in the background
The manufacturer preferred to mention the most spectacular features of its future OS and left aside the small improvements made in the field of security. And yet, there are many of them.
Apple will first add a new system called Rapid Security Response. The latter will allow the manufacturer to offer urgent security updates on iPhones, iPads and other MacBooks, without having to go through a complete system update.
These patches will be installed silently on your device and will not require a device restart, except in exceptional cases. The user will not notice the implementation of the patches, and this new device, inspired by what Google offers with its Play Services, will allow Apple to quickly plug critical flaws in its system.
Apple is strengthening its management of passwords while working to eliminate them in the coming years
The manufacturer will also strengthen password security with a new option to link strong authentication applications to the Passwords section of both operating systems.
iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will also allow the modification of a strong password suggested by the Safari web browser to adapt it to the requirements of a website. For example, this will involve removing special characters or adding a number or a capital letter.
Apple also mentioned during its presentation Passkeys, an identification system based on biometrics which could replace the password in the coming years. The manufacturer is working with the FIDO alliance, Microsoft and Google to offer a cross-platform solution that can be used on all systems. Safari will offer the creation and use of Passkeys, but Apple has warned that industry-wide adoption will take time.
Finally, as we explained recently, macOS Ventura will offer an additional layer of security by asking the user’s permission before connecting a USB-C or Thunderbolt accessory to the Mac.
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Source : The Hacker News
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