Now, worldwide regulators are urging tech companies to adopt new options or modify certain aspects of their hardware and software operations. A Brazilian regulatory agency has asked Apple to provide an option in its Mail app that would allow users to secure it with Face ID or Touch ID. While the original intent behind the request holds merit, the fact remains that iOS 18 has indeed addressed this particular shortcoming.
Why Brazil’s Mail app lacks Face ID lock functionality?
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Safety has taken the initiative to introduce a feature in collaboration with tech giants like Apple and Google, allowing consumers to securely lock all their email applications at once. The initiative aims to enhance unit security and prevent victims of theft from having their email accounts compromised by unauthorized access.
When a thief successfully steals something, their initial step is typically to try and hijack the victim’s email address by sending a link that tricks them into revealing their bank password credentials. According to Manoel Carlos, one of the petition signatories, there’s an untapped opportunity in safety because email authentication does not require additional passwords or biometric verification, similar to financial applications.
While Apple provides an API allowing developers to offer users the option to secure their apps with Face ID or Touch ID, this feature is not mandatory, as evidenced by Apple’s own Mail app, which does not utilize the API in question. As a direct result, criminals exploiting unlocked devices can effortlessly gain access by altering victims’ email passwords and subsequently infiltrate social media or financial institutions’ accounts.
Despite the tardiness of the request, it seems futile now. That’s largely due to the fact that Customers must authenticate using Face ID or Touch ID to access this folder.
Despite rumors swirling around Apple’s next-generation operating system, iOS 18 won’t officially launch until this fall, leaving uncertainty surrounding the app coverage feature’s ability to meet the Brazilian regulatory authority’s demands.
iPhone’s Stolen Gadget Safety
Following numerous requests and complaints from users, Apple is exploring new options to significantly enhance the security of its devices against criminal activity. iOS 17.3 introduces enhanced security features for added layers of protection, bolstering the operating system’s robust security profile.
When the Stolen Gadget Safety feature is enabled, a brief delay occurs before making changes to sensitive settings such as passwords. However, when attempting to access previously stored passwords, users will consistently be prompted to provide either Face ID or Contact ID authentication, without the option to opt for the traditional PIN-based login method instead?
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