Nowadays, digital security has attracted more and more attention. Under this situation, Apple's latest operating system has a preview version. This preview version not only takes security and privacy to a new level, but also builds a more solid protective wall for users.
Rapid security response mechanism
Apple's new tool to deal with urgent security threats is Rapid Security Response, which allows the system to install critical security patches independently without performing a full version upgrade. This means that users do not need to wait for major version updates to block vulnerabilities in time.
This mechanism can update itself in the background, without even restarting the computer in most cases. It is specifically designed for those "in-the-wild" attacks exploited by hackers, and can significantly reduce the time frame when the system is exposed to danger and ensure the timeliness of protection.
Application of pass key
Designed to replace traditional text password pass keys, it is based on the FIDO Alliance's open standards. Each key is generated and stored locally on the user's device and will not be uploaded to the network server, fundamentally eliminating the risk of password library leaks and phishing attacks.
For biometric authentication using a passkey, users can use Touch ID or Face ID. Apple's key chain service will rely on end-to-end encryption to securely synchronize keys between iPhone, Mac, iPad and other devices to achieve seamless and secure login across devices.
Enhanced photo privacy
The new system implements an encrypted lock operation for the "Recently Deleted" album. When the user deletes the photos, the folder will be locked according to the default settings. When accessing it, you need to use a password or biometrics for authentication again. This adds an extra layer of protection to photos that have been deleted due to misuse or intentionally deleted.
Making such a change can effectively prevent others from performing recovery operations without authorization, and then viewing the private photos that the user has deleted. This change is especially suitable for situations where the device is temporarily lent to others, or when the device is lost, in order to ensure that personal privacy is not leaked to the outside world.
Password management upgrade
The function used for password management in system settings can now support two-factor authentication applications from third parties. Users can integrate dynamic verification codes generated by applications such as Google Authenticator directly into the password filling process of the system itself, so that the login experience will become more consistent.
iOS 16 allows users to change the strong password generated by the system. While ensuring that the password is strong, users can make customized adjustments according to the special character requirements of different websites, taking into account security while also taking into account the flexibility during actual registration.
Safe browsing enhancements
Safari's Safe Browsing feature has been enhanced to perform more frequent malware and phishing checks locally against web addresses. This process improves the speed and accuracy of identifying malicious websites while protecting user privacy.
For those websites that are already known to be high-risk, the browser will issue more prominent warnings. At the same time, the system will explain more clearly to users the specific reasons why the website is blocked, so as to help ordinary users understand potential threats, rather than just presenting a simple blocking page.
Third-party ecological security
Apple allows the developer ecosystem to have more security capabilities, making it easier for developers to call system-level security interfaces, such as integrating passkey login into applications, thereby presenting users with a unified experience with high security standards.
Apple has strengthened the review of APP privacy information in the App Store, restricting developers to disclose data collection types and uses more transparently, and presenting this information to users in a more regular format to help users make comparisons and judgments before downloading.
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