iOS 18 for cheaters, and a model cop extortionist?
Jun 13, 2024
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iOS 18 privacy update allows hiding apps - great for cheaters? Ex-cop model arrested for extortion. Discussions on awkward greetings, hallway passing etiquette, and the benefits of six-second kisses for relationships.
iOS 18 introduces app hiding and locking with Face ID for enhanced privacy protection.
Extortion case involving former police officer turned model highlights reputation-based threats to businesses.
Deep dives
Privacy and Security Features in iOS 18
iOS 18 introduces new privacy features such as the ability to lock or hide iPhone and iPad apps behind Face ID scans, providing enhanced privacy protection for users' sensitive information like app notifications and content. This feature allows users to restrict access to specific apps even when the device is unlocked, offering additional layers of security and peace of mind.
Hidden Apps: Practical Use Cases and Benefits
The option to hide and lock apps on iOS 18 can be a practical solution for scenarios like lending devices to others, where users may want to protect certain apps like banking or messaging apps from unauthorized access. By concealing apps from view and requiring Face ID authentication, users can safeguard private information like messages and photos, ensuring their content remains confidential and secure.
Extortion Case Involving an Ex-Cop Model
A distinctive extortion case involving a former deputy turned model named Allie in Orange County highlights the exploitation of businesses through false statements and threats to tarnish their reputation. Together with a conspirator, they extorted $9,000 from a small business by threatening to spread false allegations that could harm the business's reputation and viability. This case sheds light on the underreported forms of extortion beyond traditional cyber threats like ransomware and emphasizes the damaging effects of reputation-based extortion on businesses.
Apple announces a new privacy feature in iOS that will allow you to hide and lock away your apps - but will it be philanderers who benefit the most? And an ex-police officer is arrested for extortion.
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