Apple delivers belated zero-day patch for iOS v12 (CVE-2022-42856)
Apple has released security updates for macOS, iOS, iPadOS and watchOS, patching – among other things – a type confusion flaw in the WebKit component …
Apple unveils end-to-end encryption for iCloud backup, Photos, etc.
Apple is expanding end-to-end encryption options for users and finally offering E2EE for their iCloud backup. Advanced Data Protection for iCloud “iCloud already …
Predatory loan mobile apps grab data, harass users and their contacts
Lookout researchers have discovered nearly 300 Android and iOS apps that trick victims into unfair loan terms, exfiltrate excessive user data from mobile devices, and then use …
Apple fixes exploited iOS, iPadOS zero-day (CVE-2022-42827)
For the ninth time this year, Apple has released fixes for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2022-42827) exploited by attackers to compromise iPhones. About CVE-2022-42827 …
Apple fixes actively exploited zero-day in macOS, iOS (CVE-2022-32917)
Apple has fixed a slew of vulnerabilities in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability (CVE-2022-32917) exploited by attackers in the wild. About …
Apple strengthens security and privacy in iOS 16
Apple announced additional security and privacy updates for its newest mobile operating system. In this Help Net Security video, you’ll learn more about the latest privacy and …
Apple fixes exploited zero-days: Update your devices! (CVE-2022-32894, CVE-2022-32893)
Apple has released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Monterey to fix CVE-2022-32894 and CVE-2022-32893, two code execution vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in …
Apple previews Lockdown Mode to protect users from targeted spyware
In this Help Net Security video, you’ll learn more about Lockdown Mode, a security capability from Apple that offers specialized additional protection to users who may …
Apple unveils passkeys for passwordless authentication to apps and websites
At WWDC 2022, Apple has announced and previewed iOS 16 and iPad OS 16, macOS 13 (aka macOS Ventura), watchOS 9, their new M2 chips, new MacBook Air and Pro, as well as new …
How hard is it to address Apple’s in-app deletion requirements and implement privacy compliance?
Transcend released the results of its latest survey of technology decision makers, which assessed their readiness for Apple’s in-app deletion requirements for iOS apps that …
Apple fixes actively exploited iOS, macOS zero-day (CVE-2022-22620)
Another month, another zero-day (CVE-2022-22620) exploited in the wild that has been fixed by Apple. About CVE-2022-22620 CVE-2022-22620 is a use after free issue in WebKit, …
February 2022 Patch Tuesday forecast: A rough start for 2022
January 2022 Patch Tuesday was a rough one for Microsoft — and us. In the week following Patch Tuesday, Microsoft was forced to pull and subsequently re-issue several updates …