Third-party iPad clamshell keyboard case revealed in FCC filing

A new third-party iPad peripheral coming soon to the U.S. will turn Apples touchscreen tablet into more of a traditional laptop form factor, with a clamshell case that provides tactile input via an attached Bluetooth keyboard.Because keyboards accessories must connect to the iPad wirelessly, the Bluetooth device required approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, which is how the forthcoming accessory was exposed. Created by Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co., Ltd., the product dubbed “BL-BKB76″ passed through the FCC last Friday and will likely be available for sale in the U.S. soon.

via AppleInsider | Third-party iPad clamshell keyboard case revealed in FCC filing.

Security Precautions

In recent days it has become apparent to me, that it is time to take proper defence against various Mac intruders. Albeit virus, spyware or just plain tracking of your movements on the net. The latter of these now becoming endemic.

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Scammers steal from PayPal accounts through users of iTunes [u]

A phishing scam relies on hijacking users’ iTunes accounts linked to PayPal, giving thieves the ability to drain money from someone’s online account [updated].

Update:Various users have reported being charged thousands of dollars through the scam, in which the charges are made to an iTunes account through PayPal. While the problem was reported as a “major security hole” associated with iTunes accounts by TechCrunch Monday, John Paczkowski of Digital Daily reported that it’s actually a phishing scam that’s been around for some time.

via AppleInsider | Scammers steal from PayPal accounts through users of iTunes [u].