Apple starts delivering smaller security updates
The security updating of iPhones, iPads and Macs has entered a new stage: Apple has, for the first time, released a Rapid Security Response to owners of the devices running …
Apple rushes fixes for exploited zero-days in iPhones and Macs (CVE-2023-28205, CVE-2023-28206)
Apple has pushed out security updates that fix two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-28205, CVE-2023-28206) in macOS, iOS and iPadOS. Reported by …
Apple backports fix for exploited WebKit bug to older iPhones, iPads (CVE-2023-23529)
Apple has released security updates for – pardon the pop-culture reference – everyhing everywhere all at once, and has fixed the WebKit vulnerability …
Apple fixes actively exploited WebKit zero-day in iOS, macOS (CVE-2023-23529)
Apple has released security updates that fix a WebKit zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-23529) that “may have been actively exploited.” The bug has been fixed in …
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 …