Apple fixes FaceTime eavesdropping bug, two iOS zero-days
Apple has pushed out critical security updates for iOS and macOS, which fix the “Facepalm” FaceTime eavesdropping bug but also two zero-day flaws that, according …
Google also abused its Apple developer certificate to collect iOS user data
It turns out that Google, like Facebook, abused its Apple Enterprise Developer Certificate to distribute a data collection app to iOS users, in direct contravention of …
Facebook to shut down iOS app that allowed for near total data access
When Apple banned its Onavo VPN app from its App Store last summer, Facebook took repackaged the app, named it “Facebook Research” and offered it for download through three …
Critical FaceTime bug turns iPhones, Macs into eavesdropping tools
A shocking and easily exploitable FaceTime bug allows people to listen in on other users of Apple devices by simply calling them through the service. The bug apparently …
Apple delivers security patches, plugs an RCE achievable via FaceTime
Apple has released a new set of updates for its various products, plugging a wide variety of vulnerabilities. WatchOS, tvOS, Safari and iCloud Let’s start with …
6.8% of the top 100,000 websites still accept old, insecure SSL versions
Mac-based malware has appeared on the list of the top ten most common types of malware for the first time in WatchGuard’s quarterly Internet security report. The Mac scareware …
Apple releases security updates for Macs, iDevices, AppleTV
Another month, another set of Apple security updates: if you’re using macOS, iOS, Shortcuts for iOS, tvOS, Safari, and iCloud and iTunes for Windows, it’s time to …
Apple releases security updates, says new MacBooks will disconnect microphone when lid is closed
Apple unveiled new Macs and iPads on Tuesday and has pushed out security updates for macOS (Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra), iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud for …
Apple fixes iOS 12 passcode bypass vulnerabilities
Apple has released security updates to address a number of vulnerabilities in iCloud for Windows and iOS, some of which can be exploited by attackers to take control of an …
China allegedly infiltrated US companies through implanted hardware backdoors
Many US companies, including Amazon and Apple, have been the victims of a clever supply chain attack that resulted in compromised hardware (servers) being installed at some of …
Apple DEP vulnerability lets attackers access orgs’ resources, info
An authentication weakness in Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP) may allow attackers to enroll any device into an organization’s Mobile Device Management …
Security and privacy improvements in macOS Mojave
Apple has released macOS Mojave, which comes with a new Dark Mode, a redesigned Mac App Store, and many new and modified features. It also sports changes aimed at enhancing …