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Phishing texts impersonate Find My to steal Apple IDs

📱 The Swiss NCSC warns of smishing attacks that impersonate Apple's Find My team, telling owners their lost iPhone has been found to lure them to a fake login page. Messages can cite device details visible on the lock screen and use the displayed contact info to target victims. The counterfeit pages request the user's Apple ID and password, which attackers then use to remove Activation Lock. Users should enable Lost Mode, avoid unsolicited links, use a dedicated contact email, and protect their SIM with a PIN.

UK Signals Possible Reversal of iPhone Backdoor Mandate

🔍 The US Director of National Intelligence reports that the UK government is dropping a proposed mandate requiring a backdoor into the Apple iPhone, a development attributed in early accounts to reporting by Tulsi Gabbard. If accurate, the announcement would mark a significant retreat from proposals that would compel vendors to weaken device security. The decision is described as provisional and underscores continuing tensions between privacy advocates, technology vendors, and law enforcement over access to encrypted communications.