News in the Apple category

Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets hackers bypass SIP root restrictions

Apple has recently addressed a vulnerability that lets attackers with root privileges bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) to install "undeletable" malware and access the victim's private data by circumventing Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) security checks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 30, 2023
- 03:20 PM
- 4
CISA orders govt agencies to patch iPhone bugs exploited in attacks

Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to address three recently patched zero-day flaws affecting iPhones, Macs, and iPads known to be exploited in attacks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 22, 2023
- 12:05 PM
- 0
Apple fixes three new zero-days exploited to hack iPhones, Macs

Apple has addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks to hack into iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 18, 2023
- 03:34 PM
- 0
Apple blocked 1.7 million apps for privacy, security issues in 2022

Apple's App Store team prevented more than $2 billion in transactions tagged as potentially fraudulent and blocked almost 1.7 million app submissions for privacy, security, and content policy violations in 2022.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 16, 2023
- 02:06 PM
- 1
Apple and Google team up to fight Bluetooth tracker stalking

Apple and Google have joined forces to push for the adoption of new industry standards designed to put a stop to stalking via Bluetooth-enabled location-tracking devices.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 02, 2023
- 02:28 PM
- 2
Apple’s first Rapid Security Response patch fails to install on iPhones

Apple has launched the first Rapid Security Response (RSR) patches for iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 devices, with some users having issues installing them on their iPhones.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 01, 2023
- 04:17 PM
- 4
New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets

A new macOS information-stealing malware named 'Atomic' (aka 'AMOS') is being sold to cybercriminals via private Telegram channels for a subscription of $1,000 per month.
- Bill Toulas
- April 27, 2023
- 10:34 AM
- 0
LockBit ransomware encryptors found targeting Mac devices

The LockBit ransomware gang has created encryptors targeting Macs for the first time, likely becoming the first major ransomware operation to ever specifically target macOS.
- Lawrence Abrams
- April 16, 2023
- 01:31 PM
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Apple fixes recently disclosed zero-days on older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released emergency updates to backport security patches released on Friday, addressing two actively exploited zero-day flaws also affecting older iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- April 10, 2023
- 04:16 PM
- 0
Apple fixes two zero-days exploited to hack iPhones and Macs

Apple has released emergency security updates to address two new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks to compromise iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- April 07, 2023
- 02:22 PM
- 0
Apple fixes recently disclosed WebKit zero-day on older iPhones

Apple has released security updates to backport patches released last month, addressing an actively exploited zero-day bug for older iPhones and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- March 27, 2023
- 03:40 PM
- 0
New MacStealer macOS malware steals passwords from iCloud Keychain

A new info-stealing malware named MacStealer is targeting Mac users, stealing their credentials stored in the iCloud KeyChain and web browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and potentially sensitive files.
- Bill Toulas
- March 27, 2023
- 01:16 PM
- 0
Google Chrome optimizations improve battery life on Macs

The latest version of Google Chrome for macOS (110.0.5481.100) includes new optimizations that increase battery life on MacBooks.
- Bill Toulas
- February 28, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 0
Apple fixes new WebKit zero-day exploited to hack iPhones, Macs

Apple has released emergency security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability used in attacks to hack iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 13, 2023
- 02:18 PM
- 0
Apple iOS 16.3 arrives with support for hardware security keys

Apple released iOS 16.3 today with long-awaited support for hardware security keys to provide extra protection against phishing attacks and unauthorized access to your devices.
- Lawrence Abrams
- January 23, 2023
- 05:56 PM
- 0
Apple fixes actively exploited iOS zero-day on older iPhones, iPads

Apple has backported security patches addressing a remotely exploitable zero-day vulnerability to older iPhones and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 23, 2023
- 02:36 PM
- 0
France fines Apple for targeted App Store ads without consent

France's data protection authority (CNIL) has fined Apple €8,000,000 ($8.5M) for collecting user data for targeted advertising on the App Store without requesting or securing the user's consent.
- Bill Toulas
- January 05, 2023
- 01:52 PM
- 0
Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks

Apple has fixed a vulnerability that could be leveraged to deploy malware on vulnerable macOS devices via untrusted applications capable of bypassing Gatekeeper application execution restrictions.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 19, 2022
- 02:37 PM
- 0
Apple security update fixes new iOS zero-day used to hack iPhones

In security updates released today, Apple has fixed the tenth zero-day vulnerability since the start of the year, with this latest one actively used in attacks against iPhones.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 13, 2022
- 03:48 PM
- 0