iOS 9 partially fixes critical, easily exploitable AirDrop bug
Apple has released iOS 9. Along with many new and improved security and privacy features, fixes for a bucketload of security vulnerabilities have been included in this latest …
Apple complicates app sideloading in iOS 9 for increased security
Making things easier for users is generally a good idea, but sometimes complicating a process could lead to increased security, and should be the preferred option.A blog post …
Half of iPhones on corporate networks run outdated iOS versions
Unpatched and end-of-life devices that are no longer supported by the manufacturer are much more prevalent than expected and create significant risk for corporate networks.Duo …
Adware installer gives itself permission to access Mac users’ keychain
“Malwarebytes researcher Adam Thomas has made an interesting discovery: an adware installer created by Genieo, a well-known distributor of unwanted software, is taking …
Over 225,000 Apple accounts compromised via iOS malware
“Researchers from Palo Alto Networks and China-based WeipTech have unearthed a scheme that resulted in the largest known Apple account theft caused by malware. All in …
Unmanaged Apple devices are a liability for corporations
While people widely use Apple devices for work, lack of security and management of those devices exposes companies to significant liabilities, according to a new survey by …
Researcher releases exploit for OS X 0-day that gives root access
Italian security researcher Luca Todesco has published PoC exploit code for a newly discovered zero-day privilege escalation flaw affecting OS X Yosemite (v10.10) and …
Apple fixes a bucketload of vulnerabilities in everything
Apple has pushed out updates for OS X Yosemite, OS X Server, iOS and Safari, fixing a bucketload of critical and less critical vulnerabilities.While the OS X Server update …
Apple patches serious remotely exploitable iTunes and App Store flaw
Security researcher Benjamin Kunz Mejri from Vulnerability Lab has discovered a serious vulnerability in Apple’s App Store and iTunes web apps, which can lead to …
Bug in OS X Yosemite allows attackers to gain root access
Security researcher Stefan Esser has revealed the existence of a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), and has provided a working proof of …
Apple to introduce two-factor authentication option in iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan
Starting with OS X 10.11 (“El Capitan”) and iOS 9, Apple will introduce a two-factor authentication option that will replace the current two-step verification …
Security updates for OS X, iOS fix bucketload of serious bugs
Apple has released security updates for Safari, OS X Yosemite (and previous OS X versions), and iOS.The OS X update contains fixes for 77 vulnerabilities, many of which can be …
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