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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 …

Netflix releases desktop versions of device security app Stethoscope

November 5, 2018

In early 2017, the Netflix team open sourced Stethoscope, an application that collects information about users’ devices and provides them with recommendations for securing …

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 …

Security and privacy improvements in macOS Mojave

September 25, 2018

Apple has released macOS Mojave, which comes with a new Dark Mode, a redesigned Mac App Store, and many new and modified features. It also sports changes aimed at enhancing …

Apple releases security updates, adds new privacy protection for iOS users

July 10, 2018

Apple has released new versions of its many operating systems and software products, with fixes for a wide variety of vulnerabilities. The iOS update also comes with USB …

Fooling security tools into believing malicious code was signed by Apple

June 12, 2018

The way developers of third-party security tools use the Apple code signing API could be exploited by attackers to make malicious code linger undetected on Macs, a security …

New security, privacy features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave

June 5, 2018

Apple has announced a slew of new features for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave (10.14), but also some security and privacy improvements that should make privacy-minded users very …

Apple security updates, iOS and macOS now support Messages in iCloud

June 4, 2018

It’s time to update your Apple devices and software again: the company has pushed out security updates for macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, and iCloud and iTunes for …

Apple device users, stay away from QR codes until you upgrade

April 25, 2018

It’s time to update your Mac and iOS-powered devices again: Apple has plugged four vulnerabilities, two of which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code if a user …

Apple puts privacy information screens in users’ line of sight

March 30, 2018

Apple has released the latest round of updates for its various products. They come with the usual security fixes, but also a new feature aimed at informing users about what …