Tag: apple
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UK Vows Device-Level Controls for Smartphone Underage Nudes
On Device Controls Spark Privacy, Security Concerns. The British government is demanding that smartphone giants Apple and Google ensure underage users of iOS and Android devices can no longer take, send or view nude photographs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-vows-device-level-controls-for-smartphone-underage-nudes-a-31933
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Apple Intelligence can now replace weak passwords without user intervention
Apple’s next generation of Apple Intelligence, the company’s personal intelligence system, expands its capabilities and introduces new security features in Passwords. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/09/apple-intelligence-automated-passwords-security-updates/
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Apple expands what parents can block, approve, and limit
Apple has previewed a set of new child safety features coming to iPhone, iPad, and the Mac later this year, expanding parental controls with tools that help families manage … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/09/apple-child-safety-features-and-parental-controls-update/
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New Apple feature automatically changes your compromised passwords
At WWDC 26, Apple announced an Apple Intelligence-powered feature that can automatically fix weak and compromised passwords. This works in Safari, and it’s rolling out with iOS 27. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-apple-feature-automatically-changes-your-compromised-passwords/
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Mehr Kontrolle mit iOS 27: Apple erweitert Kindersicherung
Tags: appleMit iOS 27 und den anderen neuen Betriebssystemen von Apple erhalten Eltern neue Werkzeuge, um die Gerätenutzung ihrer Kinder zu steuern. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/mehr-kontrolle-mit-ios-27-apple-erweitert-kindersicherung-2606-209537.html
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Apple removes Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max from its store
Russian authorities have promoted Max as a domestic alternative to foreign messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/apple-removes-russian-app-max-from-app-store
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New SHub Stealer Variant Targets Major Browsers and Crypto Wallets
Threat actors have resurfaced with an upgraded SHub stealer for macOS, now branded “Reaper,” and they’re using a stealthy distribution trick that should worry every Mac user. Attackers build fake download pages for popular apps (WeChat, Miro and others) and employ an automated ClickFix technique that opens Apple’s Script Editor preloaded with malicious code. One…
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Apple Begins Rosetta’s Final Phase as Intel Mac Era Winds Down
Apple says macOS 26 Tahoe is the last major release for Intel Macs, with Rosetta support continuing through macOS 27 before narrowing. The post Apple Begins Rosetta’s Final Phase as Intel Mac Era Winds Down appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-macos-27-drops-intel-mac-support-rosetta/
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Apple Begins Rosetta’s Final Phase as Intel Mac Era Winds Down
Apple says macOS 26 Tahoe is the last major release for Intel Macs, with Rosetta support continuing through macOS 27 before narrowing. The post Apple Begins Rosetta’s Final Phase as Intel Mac Era Winds Down appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-macos-27-drops-intel-mac-support-rosetta/
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Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/filtr-is-a-new-privacy-tool-that-blocks-ads-in-almost-every-iphone-and-mac-app/
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Apple’s 2026 Security Events: iPhone Exploits, Zero-Days Put Millions at Risk
Apple’s 2026 security year includes zero-days, iPhone exploit kits, WebKit fixes, and background patches that users and IT teams need to track. The post Apple’s 2026 Security Events: iPhone Exploits, Zero-Days Put Millions at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-security-roundup-june-2026/
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Update Now: Apple Rolls Out Critical Fixes for iPhone 17, M5 Macs
Apple released iOS 26.5.1 and macOS 26.5.1 to fix iPhone 17 charging issues and M5 Mac shutdown problems before WWDC. The post Update Now: Apple Rolls Out Critical Fixes for iPhone 17, M5 Macs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-ios-26-5-1-macos-26-5-1-bug-fixes/
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Apple open-sources quantum-resistant encryption code
The release includes implementations of two quantum-secure algorithms and demonstrates how formal verification caught bugs that traditional testing would have missed. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/apple-open-source-quantum-resistant-encryption/
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WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions
Researchers allege that WhatsApp’s local storage on macOS and iOS may raise privacy concerns, though experts dispute the broader claim. The post WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-local-storage-claim-apple-privacy/
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These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/23/you-dont-have-to-click-anything-to-get-hacked-anymore-heres-how-to-fight-back/
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Apple Blocked $2.2bn in App Store Fraud in the Last Year
Total figure for fraudulent transactions Apple has blocked since 2020 now stands at over $11bn First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/apple-blocked-2bn-app-store-fraud/
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New Jamf CEO Sees AI Advances as Apple Security Driver
CEO Beth Tschida: AI Developers’ Apple Preference Could Strengthen Jamf’s Position. Chief Technology Officer Beth Tschida takes over as CEO of Minneapolis-based Jamf with a mandate to define how the Apple management and security vendor uses AI internally while helping CISOs govern shadow AI, identity and policy controls across enterprise Apple fleets. First seen on…
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Apple Blocks Over 2 Million Apps in 2025 Fraud Crackdown
Apple 2025 fraud report shows major App Store protections: over 2M apps rejected, 1B fake accounts blocked, and billions in fraud prevented. Apple ‘s annual fraud prevention report for 2025 paints a striking picture of just how much effort goes into keeping the App Store clean. The numbers are significant: more than two million app…
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Apple blocked over $11 billion in App Store fraud in 6 years
Apple revealed that it blocked over $11 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the last six years, more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025 alone. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-blocked-22-billion-in-fraudulent-app-store-transactions-in-2025/
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Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoft
A new SHub Reaper macOS infostealer spoofs prompts from Apple, Google, and Microsoft to steal passwords, crypto data, and business files from Macs. The post Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoft appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-reaper-shub-malware-mac-users/
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Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoft
A new SHub Reaper macOS infostealer spoofs prompts from Apple, Google, and Microsoft to steal passwords, crypto data, and business files from Macs. The post Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoft appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-reaper-shub-malware-mac-users/
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Foxconn von Cyberangriff betroffen Fertigungsbranche in Aufruhr
Foxconn, taiwanesischer Auftragsfertiger für Elektronik, hat jüngst bestätigt, am Standort Nordamerika einem Cyberangriff zum Opfer gefallen zu sein. Ein erfolgreicher Cyberangriff könnte globale Auswirkung auf die gesamte Fertigungsbranche haben, da es sich beim Unternehmen, das Partner von Apple und Nvidia ist, um einen der größten Hersteller elektronischer Produkte handelt. Ein Kommentar von Ismael Valenzuela, Vice…
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New macOS infostealer impersonates Apple, Microsoft, and Google in a single attack chain
A SHub macOS infostealer variant called Reaper impersonates Apple, Microsoft, and Google to trick users into executing malicious code, then targets browser data, password … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/19/shub-reaper-macos-infostealer-apple-google-microsoft/
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SHub macOS infostealer variant spoofs Apple security updates
A new variant of the ‘SHub’ macOS infostealer uses AppleScript to show a fake security update message and installs a backdoor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shub-macos-infostealer-variant-spoofs-apple-security-updates/
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Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats
Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026. The post Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-revamp-auto-deleting-chats/
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Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats
Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026. The post Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-revamp-auto-deleting-chats/
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New Reaper Malware Uses Fake Microsoft Domain to Steal macOS Passwords
The newly discovered Reaper malware bypasses Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.4 security updates to steal passwords, crypto assets, and install a permanent backdoor. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/reaper-malware-fake-microsoft-domain-macos-passwords/
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Researchers Build First Public Apple M5 macOS Kernel Exploit with Mythos Preview
Security researchers have unveiled the first publicly known macOS kernel memory corruption exploit targeting Apple’s latest M5 silicon, marking a significant moment for both offensive security and Apple’s next-generation defenses. The exploit, developed in collaboration with Mythos Preview, reportedly bypasses Apple’s advanced Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), a hardware-backed mitigation designed to stop this class of…
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Mithilfe von Mythos Preview: Forscher entwickeln Exploit für Apples M5-Hardware
Durch den Einsatz von Mythos hat es nur sechs Tage gedauert, bis Apples Memory Integrity Enforcement umgangen werden konnte. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/mithilfe-von-mythos-preview-forscher-entwickeln-exploit-fuer-apples-m5-hardware-2605-208706.html