DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy
Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit. This is not the first time Apple …
DarkSword: Researchers uncover another iOS exploit kit
A powerful iPhone hacking toolkit dubbed “DarkSword” has been used since November 2025 to compromise devices by exploiting zero-day iOS vulnerabilities, Google …
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 …
Coruna: Spy-grade iOS exploit kit powering financial crime
A powerful iOS exploit kit has circulated among multiple threat actors over the past year, moving from a commercial surveillance operation to state-linked espionage campaigns …
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 privacy labels often don’t match what Chinese smart home apps do
Smart home devices in many homes collect audio, video, and location data. The apps that control those devices often focus on the account owner, even when the technology also …
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 …
Product showcase: 2FAS Auth – Free, open-source 2FA for iOS
Online accounts usually rely on a password, but passwords alone can be weak if they’re reused, easily guessed, or stolen. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer …
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 …
Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, …
Product showcase: Orbot – Tor VPN for iOS
Orbot for iOS is a free, open-source networking tool that routes supported app traffic through the Tor network. Developed by the Guardian Project, it is intended for users who …
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