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Apple releases iOS 18, with security and privacy improvements

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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Apple Patches Major Security Flaws with iOS 18 Refresh

Apple Patches Major Security Flaws with iOS 18 Refresh 2024-09-16 at 23:13 By Ryan Naraine Apple warns that attackers can use Siri to access sensitive user data, control nearby devices, or view recent photos without authentication.  The post Apple Patches Major Security Flaws with iOS 18 Refresh appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users

New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users 2024-08-20 at 17:33 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is noteworthy because

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Microsoft Banning Android Phones for Staff in China

Microsoft Banning Android Phones for Staff in China 2024-07-08 at 23:31 By SecurityWeek News Starting in September, Microsoft will mandate the the use of Apple’s iPhones to authenticate identities when logging into work machines.  The post Microsoft Banning Android Phones for Staff in China appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Apple Says iPhones Will Get Security Updates for at Least 5 Years

Apple Says iPhones Will Get Security Updates for at Least 5 Years 2024-06-07 at 13:31 By Eduard Kovacs To comply with new UK government regulations, Apple has specified that iPhones will get at least 5 years of security updates. The post Apple Says iPhones Will Get Security Updates for at Least 5 Years appeared first

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iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data

iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data 2024-02-15 at 12:16 By Help Net Security Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence unit, has been attributed to a Chinese-speaking threat actor codenamed GoldFactory, responsible for

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New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers

New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers 2024-01-22 at 13:01 By Help Net Security Computer science researchers have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected

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Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections

Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections 2024-01-17 at 13:46 By Help Net Security Kaspersky’s researchers have developed a lightweight method to detect indicators of infection from sophisticated iOS spyware such as NSO Group’s Pegasus, QuaDream’s Reign, and Intellexa’s Predator through analyzing a log file created on iOS devices. Analyzing the Shutdown.log The company’s

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Apple Testing New Stolen Device Protection Feature for iPhones

Apple Testing New Stolen Device Protection Feature for iPhones 13/12/2023 at 19:02 By Eduard Kovacs Apple is testing a new security feature that should limit what iPhone thieves can do with a stolen phone, even if they have the passcode. The post Apple Testing New Stolen Device Protection Feature for iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Apple Ships iOS 17.2 With Urgent Security Patches

Apple Ships iOS 17.2 With Urgent Security Patches 12/12/2023 at 01:31 By Ryan Naraine Cupertino’s flagship mobile OS vulnerable to arbitrary code execution and data exposure security vulnerabilities. The post Apple Ships iOS 17.2 With Urgent Security Patches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Sic Permission Slip on data brokers that use your data

Sic Permission Slip on data brokers that use your data 12/10/2023 at 08:31 By Helga Labus Permission Slip, an iPhone and Android app developed by Consumer Reports, helps users ask companies and data brokers to stop sharing their personal data and/or delete it. The Permission Slip app (Source: Consumer Reports) US consumer data privacy laws

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras

Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras 29/09/2023 at 19:16 By Ionut Arghire A group of academic researchers devised a technique to extract sounds from still images captured using smartphone cameras with rolling shutter and movable lens structures. The post Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Apple Preparing iPhone 14 Pro Phones for 2024 Security Research Device Program

Apple Preparing iPhone 14 Pro Phones for 2024 Security Research Device Program 31/08/2023 at 16:32 By Ionut Arghire Apple is inviting security researchers to apply for the 2024 iPhone Security Research Device Program (SRDP) to receive hackable iPhones. The post Apple Preparing iPhone 14 Pro Phones for 2024 Security Research Device Program appeared first on

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