(in)Secure is a weekly column that dives into the rapidly escalating topic of cybersecurity. Contents Cookies and trackers Calling out Facebook, with a wink and a nod From friends to frenemies Apple had a lot to say about cybersecurity and privacy at WWDC 2018. In light of Facebook's recent data scandal , other data-reliant companies like Google have come under scrutiny for its data policies. Through it all, Apple has come out on top, staying in the good graces of both the public and governing bodies. With its newest updates and policies, has Apple solidified itself as the definitive ecosystem for those concerned about privacy and cybersecurity? Cookies and trackers While some of Apple's software announcements were a bit mild, its cybersecurity and privacy updates were downright aggressive. The headline feature is what Apple calls Intelligent Tracking Prevention, a technology the company has built right into its Safari web browser. This feature will warn you if a website has implemented something like 'Like' buttons, or a Facebook comment field. "It turns out these [like buttons and comment fields] can be used to track you whether you click on them or not," said Craig Federighi, Senior VP of Software Engineering at… Read full this story
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