Tag: apple
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Apple Breaks Precedent, Patches DarkSword for iOS 18
Even organizations with users unwilling or unable to adopt iOS 26 can now protect themselves from a severe mobile OS-cracking tool. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/apple-patches-darksword-ios-18
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the SparkCat malware on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, more than a year after the trojan was discovered targeting both the mobile operating systems.The malware has been found to conceal itself within seemingly benign apps, such as enterprise messengers and food delivery services, while…
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Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit
Apple issues a rare iOS 18 security patch as the DarkSword exploit threatens up to 270 million iPhones, marking a shift in its long-standing update policy. The post Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-ios-18-darksword-exploit-security-patch/
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Apple expands “DarkSword” patches to iOS 18.7.7
Apple has quietly expanded patches against the vulnerabilities in the DarkSword exploit kit to include iOS and iPadOS 18.7.7 First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/apple-expands-darksword-patches-to-ios-18-7-7/
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Apple Expands iOS 18 Security Updates Amid DarkSword Threat
iOS/iPadOS 18.7.7 updates expanded to protect older devices from DarkSword web exploit kit First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/apple-ios-18-updates-darksword/
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DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy
Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit. This is not the first time Apple … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/02/apple-ios-18-darksword-security-updates/
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Apple Releases iOS 18.7.7 Update to Defend Against DarkSword Exploit
Apple has officially expanded the rollout of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to defend users against a critical web-based threat known as the DarkSword exploit. Originally released on March 24, 2026, Apple aggressively pushed the update to more devices via Automatic Updates on April 1 to ensure widespread, immediate protection. The DarkSword Threat While the…
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Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword.”We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can…
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Unix in macOS: Apple wird 50 und setzt immer noch auf ein Betriebssystem aus den 1960ern
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/unix-macos-apple-wird-50-1735262/
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Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East
Iran has threatened multiple US tech giants in the Middle East, escalating tensions and raising fears of AI-driven warfare turning physical. The post Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-iran-threatens-us-tech-firms-middle-east/
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Darksword: Apple bringt Exploit-Patch für weitere iPhones
Wer nicht auf iOS 26 aktualisieren will und weiter iOS 18 verwendet, ist bisher vor dem Darksword-Exploit ungeschützt gewesen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/darksword-apple-bringt-exploit-patch-fuer-weitere-iphones-2604-207142.html
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/
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Iran Threatens to Start Attacking Major US Tech Firms on April 1
Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those on a target list released by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/iran-threatens-to-start-attacking-major-us-tech-firms-on-april-1/
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Apple counters ClickFix attacks with macOS Terminal warning
Apple has added a new security feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4 that warns users before they enter commands in Terminal that could cause harm. The goal is to stop ClickFix attacks, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/apple-macos-clickfix-attacks-terminal-warning/
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Apple wird 50 sein Betriebssystem ist noch älter: Wie Unix ins Macbook kam
Tags: appleFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/apple-wird-50-sein-betriebssystem-ist-noch-aelter-wie-unix-ins-macbook-kam-1735262/
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New macOS security feature will alert users about possible ClickFix attacks
Apple introduced an extra layer of protection against ClickFix attacks, only for macOS Tahoe 26.4 and later First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/new-macos-security-feature-will-alert-users-about-possible-clickfix-attacks/
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Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops
Demands for Apple customer records by federal agents in recent months underscore the privacy limitations of email. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/apple-will-hide-your-email-address-from-apps-and-websites-but-not-cops/
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Apple adds macOS Terminal warning to block ClickFix attacks
Apple has introduced a security feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4 that blocks pasting and executing potentially harmful commands in Terminal and alerts users to possible risks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-macos-terminal-warning-to-block-clickfix-attacks/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More
Some weeks are loud. This one was quieter but not in a good way. Long-running operations are finally hitting courtrooms, old attack methods are showing up in new places, and research that stopped being theoretical right around the time defenders stopped paying attention.There’s a bit of everything this week. Persistence plays, legal wins, influence ops,…
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Apple issues urgent lock screen warnings for unpatched iPhones and iPads
Apple is alerting users of outdated iPhones and iPads via lock screen warnings about active web-based exploits, urging immediate software updates. Apple is sending lock screen alerts to users running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, warning of active web-based attacks targeting their devices. The notifications urge users to install critical updates to stay protected, highlighting…
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Apple’s last tower topples”¦ and the others will follow
Farewell, Mac Pro: Increasing integration means the end of expandable computers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/27/apples_last_tower_topples/
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Apple’s Email Privacy Tool Tested in FBI Threat Case, Exposing Limits of Anonymity
Apple’s Hide My Email feature, long promoted as a privacy safeguard for consumers, has come under scrutiny following a federal investigation that revealed how easily anonymized identities can be uncovered through legal channels. Newly disclosed court records show that Apple provided authorities with account information tied to an anonymous email address used to send a..…
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Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware
The tech giant’s claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with older software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/27/apple-says-no-one-using-lockdown-mode-has-been-hacked-with-spyware/
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Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel’s Email”, but Not the FBI’s
Plus: Apple makes big claims about the effectiveness of its Lockdown Mode anti-spyware feature, Russia moves to implement homegrown encryption for 5G, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/iranian-hackers-breached-the-fbi-directors-personal-email-but-not-the-fbi/
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Apple Sends Lock Screen Alerts to Outdated iPhones Over Active Web-Based Exploits
Apple is now sending Lock Screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS to alert users of web-based attacks and urge them to install the update.The development was first reported by MacRumors.”Apple is aware of attacks targeting out-of-date iOS software, including the version on your iPhone. Install this critical update…
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Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age, Here’s Why
Apple’s latest iOS update adds some new features and fixes several bugs, but it also introduces mandatory age verification for users in the United Kingdom. The post Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age, Here’s Why appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-age-verification-uk/
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Coruna iOS Kit Reuses 2023 Triangulation Exploit Code in Recent Mass Attacks
The kernel exploit for two security vulnerabilities used in the recently uncovered Apple iOS exploit kit known as Coruna is an updated version of the same exploit that was used in the Operation Triangulation campaign back in 2023, according to new findings from Kaspersky.”When Coruna was first reported, the public evidence wasn’t sufficient to link…