Tag: apple
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Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day, possibly exploited by commercial spyware
Flaw abused ‘in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/apple_ios_263/
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Apple patches zero-day flaw that could let attackers take control of devices
Apple issued security updates for all devices which include a patch for an actively exploited zero-day”, tracked as CVE-2026-20700. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/apple-patches-zero-day-flaw-that-could-let-attackers-take-control-of-devices/
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Apple fixed first actively exploited zero-day in 2026
Apple fixed an exploited zero-day in iOS, macOS, and other devices that allowed attackers to run code via a memory flaw. Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS to address an actively exploited zero-day tracked as CVE-2026-20700. The flaw is a memory corruption issue in Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor (dyld) that…
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks (CVE-2026-20700)
Apple has released fixes for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-20700) exploited in targeted attacks last year. CVE-2026-20700 is a memory corruption issue in dyld, the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/12/apple-zero-day-fixed-cve-2026-20700/
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Apple warnt: iPhone-Nutzer über Zero-Day-Lücke attackiert
Das iPhone zu aktualisieren, lohnt sich nicht nur wegen neuer Features. Eine gefährliche Sicherheitslücke wird bereits ausgenutzt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/apple-warnt-iphone-nutzer-ueber-zero-day-luecke-attackiert-2602-205323.html
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Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Apple Devices
Apple on Wednesday released iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in sophisticated cyber attacks.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a memory corruption issue in dyld, Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could…
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Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals
Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS and iPadOS to fix a critical >>zero-day<>extremely sophisticated<< cyberattacks targeting specific individuals. The Critical Flaw: CVE-2026-20700 The vulnerability […] The post Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on…
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-fixes-zero-day-flaw-used-in-extremely-sophisticated-attacks/
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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States
Apple says seven more US states plan to support iPhone driver’s licenses, expanding Apple Wallet digital IDs already live in 13 states. The post Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-drivers-licenses-seven-states/
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25 Million Users Affected as AI Chat Platform Leaks 300 Million Messages
>>Chat & Ask AI,<< a highly popular mobile application available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, has suffered a significant data exposure. An independent security researcher discovered a vulnerability that left approximately 300 million private messages accessible to the public. This breach impacts more than 25 million users, raising serious concerns about…
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Hackers Abuse Apple PayPal Invoice Emails in DKIM Replay Attack Campaign
A sophisticated way to bypass email security by weaponizing legitimate messages from trusted companies like Apple and PayPal. These attacks, known as DKIM replay attacks, exploit email authentication systems to deliver scams that appear completely authentic. The technique is deceptively simple. Attackers create accounts on platforms like Apple’s App Store or PayPal and manipulate user-controlled…
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Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Exposed Real Humans’ Data
Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-moltbook-the-social-network-for-ai-agents-exposed-real-humans-data/
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Research: Predator spyware can turn off Apple indicators showing when microphone, camera are in use
The new research from Jamf Threat Labs demonstrates how Predator spyware can stay hidden on targeted phones by “intercepting sensor activity” to hide the indicators. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/predator-spyware-iphone-camera-microphone-indicators
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Apple Xcode 26.3 adds coding agent support from OpenAI and Anthropic
Apple released Xcode 26.3 with new agentic coding capabilities designed to let AI systems carry out development tasks inside the IDE. The release supports agents such as … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/04/apple-xcode-26-3-agentic-coding/
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iPhone Air und 16e: Apple-Modem versteckt genauen Standort vor Netzbetreibern
iPhones und iPads mit Apples eigenem Mobilfunkmodem können künftig den genauen Standort vor Netzbetreibern verbergen – zumindest bei einem. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/iphone-air-und-16e-apple-modem-versteckt-genauen-standort-vor-netzbetreibern-2602-204925.html
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New Apple privacy feature limits location tracking on iPhones, iPads
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature that lets users limit the precision of location data shared with cellular networks on some iPhone and iPad models. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-apple-privacy-feature-limits-location-tracking-on-iphones-ipads/
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Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers
Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services. The post Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-limit-precise-location-carriers/
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Apple’s new privacy feature limits how precisely carriers track your location
Apple users are already accustomed to managing app-level location permissions, and a new privacy feature in iOS 26.3 extends that control to cellular networks. Called Limit … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/30/apple-limit-precise-location-ios/
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App-Moderation: KI-Nackt-Apps fluten die offiziellen App-Stores
Ein Bericht des TTP zeigt: Apple und Google hosten Dutzende Apps, die KI für Deepfake-Nacktbilder nutzen – und verdienen an ihnen mit. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/app-moderation-ki-nackt-apps-fluten-die-offiziellen-app-stores-2601-204797.html
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Supply-Chain-Attacke – Geheime Produktpläne von Apple gestohlen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ransomhub-attacke-interne-infos-von-tech-giganten-gestohlen-a-66d126503a4ee986b73e6ed47a6df423/
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New Apple feature will block cell networks from capturing precise location data
The new feature will not prevent location sharing with emergency responders and does not limit the location data users choose to share with apps, the company said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-apple-feature-block-location-data-cell-networks
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Apple’s new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data
The new security feature makes it more difficult for police and malicious hackers to obtain a person’s precise location data from a cell phone company. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apples-new-iphone-and-ipad-security-feature-limits-cell-networks-from-collecting-precise-location-data/
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Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaign Uses Google Ads to Redirect Users to Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Search Ads to distribute malware through deceptive landing pages that impersonate Apple’s official website design. The malicious ads appear prominently in Google Search results when users search for >>mac cleaner,<< displaying trusted domains such as docs.google.com and business.google.com as landing pages. However, clicking these ads redirects users to Google Apps Script…
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Nudify app proliferation shows naked ambition of Apple and Google
Researchers with the Tech Transparency Project found all sorts of apps that let users create fake non-consensual nudes of real people First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/27/nudify_app_proliferation_shows_naked/
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$95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case
Apple has started issuing Siri privacy settlement payouts, with claimants seeing deposits as low as $8 per device from a $95 million fund. The post $95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-eavesdropping-settlement-payouts/
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Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones
Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline. The post Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-urgent-iphone-software-update-january-2026/
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Lockdown-Style Security Mode to Protect Targeted Users From Spyware
Meta on Tuesday announced it’s adding Strict Account Settings on WhatsApp to secure certain users against advanced cyber attacks because of who they are and what they do.The feature, similar to Lockdown Mode in Apple iOS and Advanced Protection in Android, aims to protect individuals, such as journalists or public-facing figures, from sophisticated spyware by…
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Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
Apple has released a new version of its AirTag tracking accessory that extends its connectivity range and improves how items are located. The updated AirTag uses a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/26/new-apple-airtag-2026/