Thu, 03/05/2026 - 18:00 - Editors Summary

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Friday, March 6, 2026
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Privacy & Security
Editors Message: 

Hi Readers, Cullen here.

The biggest security news of the week is obviously the US and Israel’s war on Iran. We cover iPhone privacy and security here, so there isn’t much for us to say about that massive event. Still, as a journalist, I find it remarkable that the most powerful security feature of an iPhone may turn out to be its camera. 

The events that shape the world, that threaten or protect us, are being recorded by hundreds of cameras in the hands of regular people. 

The steps you take to lock down your iPhone from hacks are the same steps you would take to protect a precious video or image you’ve captured that might change the way the world views a contentious issue. The steps you take to learn and recognize the patterns of scams also protect you from propaganda and other malicious communication. The security of your iPhone is related to the security of your life. We hope this newsletter helps.

Insider Editors Message: 

Hi Insiders, Cullen here.

The biggest security news of the week is obviously the US and Israel’s war on Iran. We cover iPhone privacy and security here, so there isn’t much for us to say about that massive event. Still, as a journalist, I find it remarkable that the most powerful security feature of an iPhone may turn out to be its camera. 

The events that shape the world, that threaten or protect us, are being recorded by hundreds of cameras in the hands of regular people. 

The steps you take to lock down your iPhone from hacks are the same steps you would take to protect a precious video or image you’ve captured that might change the way the world views a contentious issue. The steps you take to learn and recognize the patterns of scams also protect you from propaganda and other malicious communication. The security of your iPhone is related to the security of your life. We hope this newsletter helps.

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