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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 Sets Trap to Catch iMessage Impersonators

Apple Sets Trap to Catch iMessage Impersonators 12/12/2023 at 20:33 By Ryan Naraine New iMessage Contact Key Verification feature in Apple’s iOS and macOS platforms help catch impersonators on its iMessage service. The post Apple Sets Trap to Catch iMessage Impersonators appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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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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‘5Ghoul’ Vulnerabilities Haunt Qualcomm, MediaTek 5G Modems

‘5Ghoul’ Vulnerabilities Haunt Qualcomm, MediaTek 5G Modems 12/12/2023 at 00:31 By Ionut Arghire Researchers call attention to 14 security defects taht can be exploited to drop and freeze 5G connections on smartphones and routers. The post ‘5Ghoul’ Vulnerabilities Haunt Qualcomm, MediaTek 5G Modems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Android, Linux, Apple Devices Exposed to Bluetooth Keystroke Injection Attacks

Android, Linux, Apple Devices Exposed to Bluetooth Keystroke Injection Attacks 08/12/2023 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire A Bluetooth authentication bypass allows attackers to connect to vulnerable Android, Linux, and Apple devices and inject keystrokes. The post Android, Linux, Apple Devices Exposed to Bluetooth Keystroke Injection Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Trail of Bits Spinout iVerify Tackles Mercenary Spyware Threat

Trail of Bits Spinout iVerify Tackles Mercenary Spyware Threat 06/12/2023 at 19:03 By Ryan Naraine iVerify, a seed-stage startup spun out of Trail of Bits, ships a mobile threat hunting platform to neutralize iOS and Android zero-days. The post Trail of Bits Spinout iVerify Tackles Mercenary Spyware Threat appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks

21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks 06/12/2023 at 14:17 By Eduard Kovacs Forescout has found 21 vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless OT/IoT routers that could expose critical infrastructure organizations to remote attacks.  The post 21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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94 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With December 2023 Security Updates

94 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With December 2023 Security Updates 05/12/2023 at 16:01 By Ionut Arghire Android’s December 2023 security updates resolve 94 vulnerabilities, including several critical-severity bugs. The post 94 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With December 2023 Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Target Iranian Mobile Banking Users

Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Target Iranian Mobile Banking Users 30/11/2023 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire Zimperium has identified over 200 information-stealing Android applications targeting mobile banking users in Iran. The post Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Target Iranian Mobile Banking Users appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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New BLUFFS Bluetooth Attack Methods Can Have Large-Scale Impact: Researcher

New BLUFFS Bluetooth Attack Methods Can Have Large-Scale Impact: Researcher 29/11/2023 at 18:01 By Ionut Arghire An academic researcher demonstrates BLUFFS, six novel attacks targeting Bluetooth sessions’ forward and future secrecy. The post New BLUFFS Bluetooth Attack Methods Can Have Large-Scale Impact: Researcher appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping

FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping 17/11/2023 at 19:18 By Ryan Naraine Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals. The post FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates

37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates 07/11/2023 at 16:18 By Ionut Arghire The Android security updates released this week resolve 37 vulnerabilities, including a critical information disclosure bug. The post 37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones

iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Eduard Kovacs New iLeakage side-channel speculative execution attack exploits Safari to steal sensitive information from Macs and iPhones. The post iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari to Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates

Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates 25/10/2023 at 23:01 By Ryan Naraine Apple patches dozens of serious security flaws in its macOS and iOS platforms, warning that hackers could launch code execution exploits. The post Apple Ships Major iOS, macOS Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning

Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning 19/10/2023 at 15:52 By Ionut Arghire Google improves Android devices’ proactive protections against malware with real-time scanning at code level. The post Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability 

Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability  12/10/2023 at 16:31 By Eduard Kovacs Apple has released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 to patch CVE-2023-42824, a kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks. The post Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools

Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools 06/10/2023 at 18:03 By Ionut Arghire A global cybercriminal operation called BadBox has infected the firmware of more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets with the Triada malware. The post Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day

Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day 04/10/2023 at 22:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple’s cat-and-mouse struggles with zero-day exploits on its flagship iOS platform is showing no signs of slowing down. The post Apple Warns of Newly Exploited iOS 17 Kernel Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack

Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack 04/10/2023 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs International mobile network operator Lyca Mobile says a cyberattack has significantly disrupted its services in many countries. The post Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google

Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google 04/10/2023 at 13:31 By Eduard Kovacs Qualcomm has patched more than two dozen vulnerabilities, including three zero-days that may have been exploited by spyware vendors. The post Qualcomm Patches 3 Zero-Days Reported by Google appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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