Apple starts issuing lightweight security updates between software releases
Apple is delivering small security updates, called Background Security Improvements, starting with iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1. Apple describes Background Security …
March 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Is AI security an oxymoron?
Developers and analysts are using more AI tools to produce code and to test both the performance and security of the finished products. They are also embedding AI …
NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling
Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special …
Apple blocks 18+ app downloads in select markets
Apple has introduced expanded age assurance tools to help developers comply with regulations taking effect in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. The updates, …
Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks (CVE-2026-20700)
Apple has released fixes for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-20700) exploited in targeted attacks last year. CVE-2026-20700 is a memory corruption issue in dyld, the …
February 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Lots of OOB love this month
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Microsoft has been giving us a lot of love with a non-stop supply of patches starting with January 2026 Patch Tuesday. The …
Apple Xcode 26.3 adds coding agent support from OpenAI and Anthropic
Apple released Xcode 26.3 with new agentic coding capabilities designed to let AI systems carry out development tasks inside the IDE. The release supports agents such as …
Apple’s new privacy feature limits how precisely carriers track your location
Apple users are already accustomed to managing app-level location permissions, and a new privacy feature in iOS 26.3 extends that control to cellular networks. Called Limit …
Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
Apple has released a new version of its AirTag tracking accessory that extends its connectivity range and improves how items are located. The updated AirTag uses a …
macOS Tahoe improves privacy and communication safety
macOS Tahoe privacy and security features focus on screening unwanted contact, limiting tracking, and keeping more decisions on the device. Most updates run quietly in the …
RansomHub claims alleged breach of Apple partner Luxshare
Chinese electronic manufacturer and Apple partner Luxshare Precision Industry has allegedly been breached by affiliates of the RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service outfit. …
January 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: And so it continues
Welcome to a new year of my Patch Tuesday forecast blog where I provide a summary of Microsoft and other vendor’s security patch activity (and reported issues) for the month, …