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FaceApp privacy panic: Be careful which apps you use

July 18, 2019

The privacy panic over FaceApp, the selfie-editing mobile app that makes photo subjects younger, older or turns them into members of the opposite sex, has been overblown. The …

High-risk vulnerabilities found in 1/3 of iOS apps, nearly half of Android apps

June 21, 2019

Expert testing of iOS and Android mobile applications shows that in most cases, insecure data storage is the most common security flaw in mobile apps. Positive Technologies’ …

Two-thirds of iOS apps don’t use App Transport Security

June 7, 2019

Most iOS apps don’t take advantage of App Transport Security (ATS), a networking security feature offered by Apple that ensures encrypted connections between apps and …

Apple May 2019 security updates fix numerous issues

May 14, 2019

Another month, another batch of Apple security updates that users of the firm’s computers, phones, tablets, streaming devices and smart watches will be prompted to …

Apple fixed some interesting bugs in iOS and macOS

March 26, 2019

In addition to announcing a number of new products and subscription services, Apple has released security updates for iOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS, iTunes, iCloud, and Xcode. The …

Apple fixes FaceTime eavesdropping bug, two iOS zero-days

February 8, 2019

Apple has pushed out critical security updates for iOS and macOS, which fix the “Facepalm” FaceTime eavesdropping bug but also two zero-day flaws that, according …

Google also abused its Apple developer certificate to collect iOS user data

January 31, 2019

It turns out that Google, like Facebook, abused its Apple Enterprise Developer Certificate to distribute a data collection app to iOS users, in direct contravention of …

Facebook to shut down iOS app that allowed for near total data access

January 30, 2019

When Apple banned its Onavo VPN app from its App Store last summer, Facebook took repackaged the app, named it “Facebook Research” and offered it for download through three …

Critical FaceTime bug turns iPhones, Macs into eavesdropping tools

January 29, 2019

A shocking and easily exploitable FaceTime bug allows people to listen in on other users of Apple devices by simply calling them through the service. The bug apparently …

Apple delivers security patches, plugs an RCE achievable via FaceTime

January 23, 2019

Apple has released a new set of updates for its various products, plugging a wide variety of vulnerabilities. WatchOS, tvOS, Safari and iCloud Let’s start with …

Apple releases security updates for Macs, iDevices, AppleTV

December 6, 2018

Another month, another set of Apple security updates: if you’re using macOS, iOS, Shortcuts for iOS, tvOS, Safari, and iCloud and iTunes for Windows, it’s time to …

Apple releases security updates, says new MacBooks will disconnect microphone when lid is closed

October 31, 2018

Apple unveiled new Macs and iPads on Tuesday and has pushed out security updates for macOS (Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra), iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud for …

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