18 iOS apps with stealthy ad clicking code removed from App Store
Wandera researchers have discovered 17 apps in Apple’s App Store that contained a clicker module, designed to perform covert ad fraud-related tasks such as opening web …
macOS Catalina: Security and privacy improvements
Apple has released macOS Catalina (v10.15), a new major release of its desktop operating system, which comes with many functional and security and privacy improvements. The …
Hexnode offers zero-day support for macOS 10.15 Catalina
Hexnode, the global Unified Endpoint Management solution, has announced zero-day support for the latest macOS – macOS 10.15 Catalina. The year 2019 has been Apple’s year since …
What security and privacy enhancements has iOS 13 brought?
With the release of iPhone 11 and its two Pro variants, Apple has released iOS 13, a substantial functional update of its popular mobile operating system. But while many users …
Hexnode offers zero-day support for iOS 13
Hexnode, the emerging leader in the Unified Endpoint Management market, has announced zero-day support for iOS 13. Apple had announced the release date of iOS 13 for the …
Google discovers websites exploiting iPhones, pushing spying implants en masse
Unidentified attackers have been compromising websites for nearly three years, equipping them with exploits that would hack visiting iPhones without any user interaction and …
Critical Bluetooth flaw opens millions of devices to eavesdropping attacks
A newly disclosed vulnerability (CVE-2019-9506) in the Bluetooth Core Specification can be exploited by attackers to intercept and manipulate Bluetooth communications/traffic …
HID Global supports Seos-enabled student IDs in Apple Wallet
HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced support for Seos-enabled student IDs in Apple Wallet. Beginning this fall, students, faculty and staff …
Apple expands bug bounty program, opens it to all researchers, raises rewards
Three years ago at the Black Hat conference, Apple announced its first bug bounty program, which was invite-only and limited to iOS. At this year’s edition of the con, …
Jamf acquires Digita Security to enhance endpoint protection for Mac
Jamf announced its acquisition of Digita Security, creators of enterprise-grade, purpose-built endpoint protection solutions designed to protect Mac users from malicious …
AWDL flaws open Apple users to tracking, MitM, malware planting
Vulnerabilities in Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), the wireless protocol that underpins Apple’s AirPlay and AirDrop services, could allow attackers to track users in …
Intel’s smartphone modem business to be acquired by Apple
Intel and Apple have signed an agreement for Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along …
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