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Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms

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Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms 2025-05-12 at 22:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple rolls out iOS and macOS platform updates to fix serious security bugs that could be triggered simply by opening an image or video file. The post Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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May 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: Panic, change, and hope

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May 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: Panic, change, and hope 2025-05-09 at 09:11 By Help Net Security April was an event-filled month for cybersecurity. Patch Tuesday came to us quickly on April 8 – the earliest first Tuesday possible in a given month. We again saw large numbers of CVEs addressed with 84 in Windows 11

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Airplay-enabled devices open to attack via “AirBorne” vulnerabilities

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Airplay-enabled devices open to attack via “AirBorne” vulnerabilities 2025-04-30 at 16:31 By Zeljka Zorz Vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay Protocol, AirPlay Software Development Kits (SDKs), and the CarPlay Communication Plug-in could allow attackers to compromise AirPlay-enabled devices developed and sold by Apple and by other companies. “Because AirPlay is a fundamental piece of software for Apple

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AirPlay Vulnerabilities Expose Apple Devices to Zero-Click Takeover

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AirPlay Vulnerabilities Expose Apple Devices to Zero-Click Takeover 2025-04-30 at 11:19 By Ionut Arghire Vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol could have allowed attackers to execute code remotely without user interaction. The post AirPlay Vulnerabilities Expose Apple Devices to Zero-Click Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Apple plugs zero-days holes used in targeted iPhone attacks (CVE-2025-31200, CVE-2025-31201)

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Apple plugs zero-days holes used in targeted iPhone attacks (CVE-2025-31200, CVE-2025-31201) 2025-04-17 at 12:02 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS/iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and visionOS that fix two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-31200, CVE-2025-31201) that have been exploited “in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.” CVE-2025-31200 and CVE-2025-31201 CVE-2025-31200

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Apple Quashes Two Zero-Days With iOS, MacOS Patches

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Apple Quashes Two Zero-Days With iOS, MacOS Patches 2025-04-16 at 23:38 By Ryan Naraine The vulnerabilities are described as code execution and mitigation bypass issues that affect Apple’s iOS, iPadOS and macOS platforms. The post Apple Quashes Two Zero-Days With iOS, MacOS Patches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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April 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: More AI security introduced by Microsoft

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April 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: More AI security introduced by Microsoft 2025-04-04 at 08:50 By Help Net Security Microsoft is continuing to build on their AI cybersecurity strategy and this month announced the introduction of new agents in Microsoft Security Copilot. They are introducing agents for phishing triage, alert triage for data loss prevention and

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Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones

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Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones 2025-04-01 at 13:39 By Ionut Arghire Apple has released a hefty round of security updates for its desktop and mobile products, patching two recent zero-days in older iPhone models. The post Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency

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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency 2025-04-01 at 13:22 By Associated Press France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them. The post France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK

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Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK 2025-03-19 at 07:16 By Help Net Security Advanced Data Protection (ADP) secures iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. This ensures that no one, not even Apple, can access the encrypted data, which remains secure even in the event of a cloud breach. As

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Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw

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Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw 2025-03-11 at 21:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple warns that the WebKIt bug “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The post Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy

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March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy 2025-03-10 at 08:33 By Help Net Security The February Patch Tuesday updates and activity during the month marked a return to normalcy for patch management. Following the January updates addressing 100+ vulnerabilities, we saw 37 CVEs fixed in Windows 11 and 33 CVEs in Windows 10.

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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data

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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data 2025-02-28 at 17:03 By Associated Press The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple

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Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand

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Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand 2025-02-21 at 17:56 By Ryan Naraine Apple says can no longer offer end-to-end encrypted cloud backups in the UK and insists it will never build a backdoor or master key. The post Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor

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How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS

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How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS 2025-02-21 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, including iOS and macOS. Whether you’re using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here’s how

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iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security

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iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security 2025-02-19 at 18:04 By Help Net Security Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings to consider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Using 2FA authentication adds an

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The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance

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The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance 2025-02-13 at 07:30 By Help Net Security The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply concerns me – it is a blatant

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Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attack (CVE-2025-24200)

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Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attack (CVE-2025-24200) 2025-02-11 at 12:48 By Zeljka Zorz Users of iPhones and iPads that run iOS/iPadOS 18 and iPadOS 17 are urged to implement the latest updates to plug a security feature bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) exploited in the wild in “an extremely sophisticated” attack. The vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200)

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How to detect and disable Apple AirTags that might be tracking you

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How to detect and disable Apple AirTags that might be tracking you 2025-02-11 at 06:39 By Help Net Security Apple’s AirTags are a convenient way to track personal items like keys and bags, but they also raise concerns about unwanted tracking and stalking. To help users stay safe, Apple has implemented several anti-stalking protections, including

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Apple Confirms USB Restricted Mode Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attack

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Apple Confirms USB Restricted Mode Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attack 2025-02-10 at 22:01 By Ryan Naraine Cupertino’s security response team said the flaw was used in “an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The post Apple Confirms USB Restricted Mode Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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