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Apple has withdrawn its new data protection feature in the UK due to government pressure. This decision means that UK customer data stored on iCloud will no longer be encrypted, making it accessible to Apple and shareable with law enforcement under a warrant. Apple expressed disappointment, stating that the security feature will no longer be available to British customers. This move raises significant concerns about the erosion of privacy in the UK.
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Practice Verified Codes and Commands:
1. Check Encryption Status on macOS:
sudo fdesetup status
This command checks if FileVault (disk encryption) is enabled on your macOS device.
2. Encrypt a File with OpenSSL:
openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -salt -in file.txt -out file.enc
Encrypts a file using AES-256 encryption.
3. Decrypt a File with OpenSSL:
openssl enc -d -aes-256-cbc -in file.enc -out file.txt
Decrypts a file encrypted with AES-256.
4. Check iCloud Sync Status:
brctl log --wait --shorten
Monitors the status of iCloud syncing on macOS.
5. Verify SSL/TLS Certificate:
openssl s_client -connect example.com:443
Checks the SSL/TLS certificate of a website.
6. Monitor Network Traffic:
sudo tcpdump -i en0 -w output.pcap
Captures network traffic on interface `en0` and saves it to output.pcap.
7. Check Firewall Status on macOS:
sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --getglobalstate
Displays the current state of the macOS firewall.
8. List All Open Ports:
sudo lsof -i -P -n | grep LISTEN
Lists all open ports and the associated processes.
9. Secure File Deletion:
srm -vz /path/to/file
Securely deletes a file, making it unrecoverable.
10. Check for Rootkits:
sudo rkhunter --check
Scans your system for rootkits and other vulnerabilities.
What Undercode Say:
The decision by Apple to withdraw its data protection feature in the UK is a significant setback for privacy advocates. Encryption is a cornerstone of digital security, and its removal exposes users to potential surveillance and data breaches. This move underscores the importance of taking personal responsibility for data security. Utilizing tools like OpenSSL for file encryption, monitoring network traffic with tcpdump, and regularly checking system integrity with commands like `rkhunter` can help mitigate some risks. Additionally, understanding and configuring firewall settings on your devices can provide an extra layer of protection. The erosion of privacy in the UK serves as a reminder of the need for robust cybersecurity practices, both at the individual and organizational levels. For further reading on encryption and privacy, consider visiting EFF’s guide to encryption and OpenSSL’s official documentation. Stay vigilant, stay secure.
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initially reported by: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/iamrohitg_dark-day-for-uk-apple-has-pulled-activity-7301318123532541952-CLSD – Hackers Feeds
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