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) 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 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 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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How to customize Safari for private browsing on iOS 2025-02-06 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Apple’s Safari browser includes several features aimed at enhancing privacy while browsing the web. Two of the most notable privacy features are Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and Private Browsing mode. Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) is
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How to use iCloud Private Relay for enhanced privacy 2025-02-03 at 06:04 By Help Net Security iCloud Private Relay, included with an iCloud+ subscription, enhances your privacy while browsing the web in Safari. When this feature is enabled, the traffic leaving your iPhone is encrypted and routed through two separate internet relays. This ensures that
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How to use Hide My Email to protect your inbox from spam 2025-01-30 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Hide My Email is a service that comes with iCloud+, Apple’s subscription-based service. It allows users to generate one-time-use or reusable email addresses that forward messages to their personal inbox without ever revealing their actual email
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New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones 2025-01-29 at 14:48 By Eduard Kovacs New CPU side-channel attacks named SLAP and FLOP can be exploited to remotely steal data from Apple mobile and desktop devices. The post New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones appeared first
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Apple zero-day vulnerability exploited to target iPhone users (CVE-2025-24085) 2025-01-28 at 13:18 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has shipped a fix for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24085) that is being leveraged by attackers against iPhone users. About CVE-2025-24085 CVE-2025-24085 is a use after free bug in CoreMedia, a framework used by Apple devices for the processing of
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Apple Patches First Exploited iOS Zero-Day of 2025 2025-01-28 at 13:03 By Ionut Arghire Apple has released fixes for dozens of vulnerabilities in its mobile and desktop products, including an iOS zero-day exploited in attacks. The post Apple Patches First Exploited iOS Zero-Day of 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from
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How to use Apple’s App Privacy Report to monitor data tracking 2025-01-27 at 06:03 By Help Net Security The App Privacy Report, which Apple introduced in iOS 15.2, allows users to monitor how apps access data and interact with third-party services. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the types of sensitive data accessed by
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Apple Rolls Out Urgent Security Updates to Address Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 2024-11-20 at 16:54 By daksh sharma Apple has released a new security update to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild. The update, released on November 19, 2024, affects iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and the Safari browser and
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Apple fixes 2 zero-days exploited to breach macOS systems (CVE-2024-44309, CVE-2024-44308) 2024-11-20 at 12:50 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has released emergency security updates for macOS Sequoia that fix two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44309, CVE-2024-44308) that “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems”. About CVE-2024-44309 and CVE-2024-44308 CVE-2024-44309 affects WebKit, the browser engine used in
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November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early 2024-11-11 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early
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Apple’s 45-day certificate proposal: A call to action 2024-11-08 at 08:00 By Help Net Security In a bold move, Apple has published a draft ballot for commentary to GitHub to shorten Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates down from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027. The Apple proposal will likely go up for a
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How to create verification codes in Apple Passwords app 2024-10-15 at 06:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec Starting with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Apple Passwords app enables you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. For websites and apps that support two-factor (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA), the Passwords app
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How to setup passkeys in Apple Passwords app 2024-10-11 at 06:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec Beginning with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Passwords app allows you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. Passwords app interface Creating passkeys Passkeys are a password alternative designed to offer a more convenient and
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How to use the Apple Passwords app 2024-10-03 at 07:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec The latest Apple OS updates (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia) have introduced a standalone Passwords app, to make users’ passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes easily accessible. You can access the Passwords app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision
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How to lock and hide iPhone apps in iOS 18 2024-09-27 at 06:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec iOS 18 allows you to lock and hide apps to protect the information within them by requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode for access, while also concealing the content from searches, notifications, and various areas throughout the
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Apple releases iOS 18, with security and privacy improvements 2024-09-17 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has launched iOS 18, the latest significant iteration of the operating system powering its iPhones. Along with many new features and welcome customization options, iOS 18 brings several changes for improving users’ security and privacy. A standalone Passwords app
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