Apple's iOS 26.5 update brings encrypted messaging to the Messages app for conversations between iPhone and Android devices. The feature enhances privacy for cross-platform text exchanges.
The iOS 26.5 update expands Apple's Messages encryption capabilities to include Android smartphones, closing a previous gap in cross-platform security.
Previously, encrypted messaging in Apple's Messages app was limited to iPhone-to-iPhone communication. The update enables encryption for text exchanges between some iPhone and Android devices, improving privacy protection regardless of the recipient's phone type.
This change addresses long-standing criticism about security inconsistencies when iPhone users message Android users. Encrypted messaging is now available for a broader range of cross-platform conversations.
Users should update their iPhones to iOS 26.5 to access the feature. The rollout applies to compatible devices on both platforms. Apple has not specified which Android devices currently support the encrypted messaging functionality.
The update represents Apple's continued effort to strengthen privacy protections across its ecosystem while improving interoperability with other platforms.
Security firm Huntress analyzed a real-world intrusion to reveal how threat actors operate once inside a network. The findings show attackers focus on persistence and defense evasion rather than stopping after initial access.
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation KRW 53.979 billion ($39 million) for data protection violations.
JetBrains has disclosed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in TeamCity On-Premises that allows attackers to execute remote code. The flaw affects the company's continuous integration and deployment platform.