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Fake ‘Trusted Sender’ Labels Misused in New Apple Mail Phishing Scheme

Mar 20, 2026 10:10 PM

Tags: apple, email, mail, phishing, scam

Fake “trusted sender” labels can mislead users, as scammers embed them into email bodies to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security. The post Fake ‘Trusted Sender’ Labels Misused in New Apple Mail Phishing Scheme appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mail-trusted-sender-phishing-scam/
Apple Mail’s ‘Trusted Sender’ Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme

Mar 20, 2026 9:10 PM

Tags: apple, email, exploit, mail, phishing, scam

Apple Mail’s “trusted sender” label can mislead users, as scammers exploit it to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security. The post Apple Mail’s ‘Trusted Sender’ Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mail-trusted-sender-phishing-scam/
Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated music scheme

Mar 20, 2026 4:10 PM

Tags: ai, apple

Michael Smith, 54, admitted to inflating streaming numbers for hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs by deploying thousands of fake accounts across major platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/man-pleads-guilty-8-million-ai-music-scheme
Apple urges iPhone users to update as Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits emerge

Mar 20, 2026 1:10 PM

Tags: apple, attack, exploit, infection, iphone, malicious, risk, update, vulnerability

Apple warns that outdated iPhones are vulnerable to Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits and urges users to update iOS. Apple has warned that iPhones running outdated iOS versions are at risk from exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword. These attacks use malicious web content to trigger infection chains that can steal sensitive data. Users are…
Musician admits to $10M streaming royalty fraud using AI bots

Mar 20, 2026 11:09 AM

Tags: ai, apple, fraud

North Carolina musician Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to collecting over $10 million in royalty payments through a massive streaming royalty fraud scheme on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/musician-pleads-guilty-to-10m-streaming-fraud-powered-by-ai-bots/
Apple Warns Older iPhones Vulnerable to Coruna, DarkSword Exploit Kit Attacks

Mar 20, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: apple, attack, exploit, infection, iphone, malicious, theft, update, vulnerability

Apple is urging users who are still running an outdated version of iOS to update their iPhones to secure against web-based attacks carried out via powerful exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword.These attacks employ malicious web content to target out-of-date versions of iOS, triggering an infection chain that leads to the theft of sensitive data.”For…
Apple Warns Older iPhones Vulnerable to Coruna, DarkSword Exploit Kit Attacks

Mar 20, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: apple, attack, exploit, infection, iphone, malicious, theft, update, vulnerability

Apple is urging users who are still running an outdated version of iOS to update their iPhones to secure against web-based attacks carried out via powerful exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword.These attacks employ malicious web content to target out-of-date versions of iOS, triggering an infection chain that leads to the theft of sensitive data.”For…
New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit

Mar 19, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: apple, exploit, iphone, vulnerability

Researchers uncover “DarkSword,” a powerful iPhone exploit targeting millions via compromised websites. Learn how it works and how to protect your device. The post New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to ‘DarkSword’ Exploit appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-darksword-iphone-exploit-ios-vulnerability/
Apple Patches WebKit Vulnerability CVE-2026-20643 Across iOS, macOS

Mar 19, 2026 1:10 PM

Tags: api, apple, cve, macOS, update, vulnerability

Apple has released a new security update to address a critical WebKit vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-20643. The vulnerability was identified as a cross-origin issue within the Navigation API of WebKit, the browser engine that underpins Safari and other web-based functionality across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/webkit-vulnerability-fixed-in-apple-update/
Apple issues first Background patch for WebKit browser flaw

Mar 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Tags: apple, data, flaw, threat, update

Apple’s first ever Background Security Update fixes a WebKit browser engine bug that could enable threat actors to see and steal important data from their victims First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640323/Apple-issues-first-Background-patch-for-WebKit-browser-flaw
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover

Mar 19, 2026 11:09 AM

Tags: apple, data, exploit, flaw, google, group, intelligence, threat, zero-day

A new exploit kit for Apple iOS devices designed to steal sensitive data from is being wielded by multiple threat actors since at least November 2025, according to reports from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), iVerify, and Lookout.According to GTIG, multiple commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors have utilized the full-chain exploit kit, codenamed…
Big moves in Linux filesystems as new bcachefs lands and KDE adds support for Apple’s APFS

Mar 19, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: apple, linux

Linux still can’t mount or read APFS volumes by default … but that’s about to change First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/17/bcachefs_and_apfs_news/
New iOS Exploit Uses Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools to Steal Personal Data

Mar 19, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: apple, cyber, data, exploit, google, group, hacking, intelligence, iphone, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a highly sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit dubbed DarkSword. Active since November 2025, this exploit leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.7 fully. DarkSword is highly unusual because it relies entirely on JavaScript throughout its exploit chain, thereby mitigating the need for a…
Smashing Security podcast #459: This clever scam nearly hijacked a tech CEO’s Apple ID

Mar 19, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: apple, ceo, mfa, phishing, scam, wordpress

In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg – involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you’re immune? First…
Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Mar 18, 2026 7:10 PM

Tags: apple, flaw, iphone, vulnerability

Apple launches Background Security Improvements to fix vulnerabilities in real time, starting with a WebKit flaw affecting Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The post Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-background-security-improvements-webkit-fix/
Apple patches WebKit bug that could let sites access your data

Mar 18, 2026 2:10 PM

Tags: access, apple, data, vulnerability

Apple has released a Background Security Improvement that silently fixes a WebKit vulnerability (CVE-2026-20643). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/apple-patches-webkit-bug-that-could-let-sites-access-your-data/
Apple WebKit Security Flaw Exposes iOS and macOS Users to Content-Based Bypass Attacks

Mar 18, 2026 2:10 PM

Tags: apple, attack, cyber, flaw, iphone, macOS, update, vulnerability

Apple has released emergency security updates to address a critical WebKit vulnerability that currently exposes iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to sophisticated content-based bypass attacks. Delivered seamlessly via the Background Security Improvements mechanism on March 17, 2026, this targeted patch secures Apple devices against potential Same Origin Policy violations without requiring a full operating system…
Apple starts issuing lightweight security updates between software releases

Mar 18, 2026 1:09 PM

Tags: apple, macOS, software, update

Apple is delivering small security updates, called Background Security Improvements, starting with iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1. Apple describes Background Security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/18/apple-background-security-improvements-updates/
Apple Fixes WebKit Vulnerability Enabling Same-Origin Policy Bypass on iOS and macOS

Mar 18, 2026 9:10 AM

Tags: api, apple, cve, exploit, flaw, macOS, vulnerability

Apple on Tuesday released its first round of Background Security Improvements to address a security flaw in WebKit that affects iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20643 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a cross-origin issue in WebKit’s Navigation API that could be exploited to bypass the same-origin policy when processing maliciously crafted…
In macOS, iOS & iPadOS – 7 Zero Days bei Apple, 3 davon aktiv ausgenutzt

Mar 18, 2026 8:09 AM

Tags: apple, macOS, zero-day

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/apple-zero-day-luecken-macos-ios-ipados-safari-a-9d9af57062fda0e539e17406e879db48/
Apple pushes first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit flaw

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: apple, cve, flaw, iphone, update

Apple has released its first Background Security Improvements update to fix a WebKit flaw tracked as CVE-2026-20643 on iPhones, iPads, and Macs without requiring a full operating system upgrade. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-pushes-first-background-security-improvements-update-to-fix-webkit-flaw/
Apple rolls out first ‘background security’ update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug

Mar 17, 2026 10:10 PM

Tags: apple, iphone, update, vulnerability

Apple’s first-ever “background security improvement” fixes a vulnerability in its Safari browser running its latest software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/apple-rolls-out-first-background-security-update-for-iphones-ipads-and-macs-to-fix-safari-bug/
Georgia man charged for robbing NBA, NFL players through stolen Apple account details

Mar 17, 2026 7:10 PM

Tags: apple, breach

A Georgia man who had already served time for conning professional athletes is accused of impersonating a prominent adult film actress in order to break into the Apple accounts of NBA and NFL players. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/phishing-nba-nfl-scammer-arrested
Apple Releases Emergency iOS 15.8.7 Update to Block ‘Coruna’ Exploit Kit

Mar 13, 2026 11:10 AM

Tags: apple, cyber, exploit, iphone, threat, update

Apple has rolled out an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, to protect users of older iPhones and iPads from a sophisticated threat known as the Coruna exploit kit. Released on March 11, 2026, this critical patch backports several major security fixes that were previously issued for newer devices running iOS 16 and…
Apple patches Coruna exploit kit flaws for older iOS versions

Mar 13, 2026 12:10 AM

Tags: apple, exploit, flaw, update, vulnerability

Apple issued security updates for older iOS and iPadOS versions to close vulnerabilities exploited by the Coruna exploit kit. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/apple-patches-coruna-exploit-kit-flaws-for-older-ios-versions/
Apple issues emergency fixes for Coruna flaws in older iOS versions

Mar 12, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: apple, flaw, iphone, update, vulnerability

Apple released iOS 16.7.15 and 15.8.7 updates for older iPhones and iPads to patch vulnerabilities linked to the Coruna exploits. Apple has released security updates for legacy devices, rolling out iOS and iPadOS 16.7.15 and 15.8.7 to address vulnerabilities tied to the recently disclosed Coruna exploits. The patches aim to protect older iPhone and iPad…
Apple patches older iPhones and iPads against Coruna exploits

Mar 12, 2026 3:10 PM

Tags: apple, attack, crypto, cyberespionage, exploit, iphone, theft, update, vulnerability

Apple has released security updates to patch older iPhones and iPads against a set of vulnerabilities targeted in cyberespionage and crypto-theft attacks using the Coruna exploit kit. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-patches-older-iphones-and-ipads-against-coruna-exploits/
New ClickFix Attacks Target macOS Users with MacSync Infostealer

Mar 12, 2026 1:09 PM

Tags: apple, attack, cyber, exploit, macOS, malicious, social-engineering, software, tactics, threat

A new wave of ClickFix campaigns targeting macOS users and delivering the MacSync infostealer, signaling a growing shift in threat actor tactics against Apple devices. The attacks rely heavily on social engineering rather than software exploits, tricking users into manually executing malicious commands in macOS Terminal. ClickFix is a deceptive technique where attackers present step”‘by”‘step…
New ClickFix Attacks Target macOS Users with MacSync Infostealer

Mar 12, 2026 1:09 PM

Tags: apple, attack, cyber, exploit, macOS, malicious, social-engineering, software, tactics, threat

A new wave of ClickFix campaigns targeting macOS users and delivering the MacSync infostealer, signaling a growing shift in threat actor tactics against Apple devices. The attacks rely heavily on social engineering rather than software exploits, tricking users into manually executing malicious commands in macOS Terminal. ClickFix is a deceptive technique where attackers present step”‘by”‘step…
Apple Issues Security Updates for Older iOS Devices Targeted by Coruna WebKit Exploit

Mar 12, 2026 12:10 PM

Tags: apple, cve, exploit, flaw, iphone, macOS, update, vulnerability

Apple on Wednesday backported fixes for a security flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma to older versions after it was found to be used as part of the Coruna exploit kit.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-43010, relates to an unspecified vulnerability in WebKit that could result in memory corruption when processing maliciously crafted web content.…