Tag: apple
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Major IPTV Piracy Network Uncovered Spanning 1100 Domains
A massive IPTV privacy network has been uncovered distributing unlicensed content from major brands including Apple TV, Disney+, HBO, Netflix and more First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iptv-piracy-network-span-1100/
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TDL 002 – Defending the DNS: How Quad9 Protects the Internet with John Todd
Tags: access, apple, attack, business, china, ciso, communications, control, country, crime, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, dns, email, encryption, firewall, google, ibm, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, malicious, malware, network, phishing, privacy, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustSummary The Defender’s Log episode features John Todd from Quad9, discussing their mission to protect the internet through secure DNS. Quad9, a non-profit launched in 2017 with founding partners Global Cyber Alliance, Packet Clearing House, and IBM, provides a free, global recursive DNS resolver that blocks malicious domains. Todd emphasizes that Quad9’s success is a…
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WhatsApp, Apple warn of highly targeted attacks with zero-day vulnerability
WhatsApp believes the vulnerability could have been combined with a separate OS-level vulnerability on Apple devices to potentially launch sophisticated attacks against “specific targeted users.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/whatsapp-apple-zero-day-targeted-attacks
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WhatsApp, Apple warn of highly targeted attacks with zero-day vulnerability
WhatsApp believes the vulnerability could have been combined with a separate OS-level vulnerability on Apple devices to potentially launch sophisticated attacks against “specific targeted users.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/whatsapp-apple-zero-day-targeted-attacks
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Apple May Drop Physical SIM Card in iPhone 17
Apple appears poised to remove the physical SIM card slot from its upcoming iPhone 17 models in more countries, with a significant rollout anticipated across the European Union. This change would mark the latest step in Apple’s long-term strategy of transitioning to the more secure and flexible eSIM technology, a move already implemented in the…
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Apple May Drop Physical SIM Card in iPhone 17
Apple appears poised to remove the physical SIM card slot from its upcoming iPhone 17 models in more countries, with a significant rollout anticipated across the European Union. This change would mark the latest step in Apple’s long-term strategy of transitioning to the more secure and flexible eSIM technology, a move already implemented in the…
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Hackers Exploit macOS Security Features to Spread Malware
A growing wave of sophisticated attacks is turning macOS’s built-in security defenses into avenues for malware distribution, according to recent security research. As macOS continues to gain market share, cybercriminals are adapting their strategies to exploit even the most robust Apple protections. Analysts warn that relying solely on native safeguards may leave organizations vulnerable to…
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Bei Digital-Produkten auch auf Ausfallrisiken achten
Das BSI empfiehlt Nutzern von digitalen Produkten darauf zu achten, wie der Hersteller mit Sicherheitsrisiken umgeht.Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) rät bei der Auswahl digitaler Produkte darauf zu achten, ob es Ausfallrisiken gibt. Eine Sprecherin der Behörde sagte der Deutschen Presse-Agentur auf die Frage, worauf Nutzer bei der Auswahl von Online-Bezahlsystemen achten…
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Ohne Nutzerinteraktion: Apple-Nutzer über gefährliche Whatsapp-Lücke attackiert
Angreifer haben über Whatsapp für iOS und MacOS ohne Zutun der Zielperson Malware eingeschleust. Meta liefert Patches und alarmiert Betroffene. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ohne-nutzerinteraktion-apple-nutzer-ueber-gefaehrliche-whatsapp-luecke-attackiert-2509-199670.html
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WhatsApp Patches Zero-Click Exploit Targeting iOS and macOS Devices
WhatsApp has addressed a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS that it said may have been exploited in the wild in conjunction with a recently disclosed Apple flaw in targeted zero-day attacks.The vulnerability, CVE-2025-55177 (CVSS score: 8.0 [CISA-ADP]/5.4 [Facebook]), relates to a case of insufficient authorization of linked device synchronization…
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WhatsApp Issues Emergency Update for Zero-Click Exploit Targeting iOS and macOS Devices
WhatsApp has addressed a security vulnerability in its messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS that it said may have been exploited in the wild in conjunction with a recently disclosed Apple flaw in targeted zero-day attacks.The vulnerability, CVE-2025-55177 (CVSS score: 8.0), relates to a case of insufficient authorization of linked device synchronization messages. Internal…
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Kritische Zero-Day-Lücke in Apple ImageIO
Apple hat eine aktiv ausgenutzte Schwachstelle in seinem Bildverarbeitungs-Framework ImageIO geschlossen. Ein manipuliertes Bild kann ausreichen, um die Kontrolle über iPhone, iPad oder Mac zu übernehmen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/kritische-zero-day-luecke-in-apple-imageio
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Apple Contends UK’s ‘EU-Style’ Antitrust Regulations Harm Users and Developers
In a statement to TechRepublic, Apple also says the UK regulations threaten the security of its products. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-warns-uk-regulation/
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WhatsApp Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited with 0-Click Attacks to Hack Apple Devices
WhatsApp has issued a critical security advisory addressing a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-55177, which has been exploited in highly sophisticated zero-click attacks targeting Mac and iOS users. The vulnerability, combined with an OS-level flaw (CVE-2025-43300), has raised alarms about the potential compromise of user devices and data, including sensitive messages. Vulnerability Details…
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WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/whatsapp-fixes-zero-click-bug-used-to-hack-apple-users-with-spyware/
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Home Office ‘backdoor’ seeks worldwide access to Apple iCloud users’ data, court documents confirm
A court filing states that a government order against Apple would give it the capability to access communications and metadata of customers using the iCloud service anywhere in the world First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366630023/Home-Office-back-door-seeks-world-wide-access-to-Apple-iCloud-users-data-court-documents-confirm
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US says UK has agreed to drop encryption ‘backdoor’ demands against Apple
US and UK end diplomatic row over UK encryption ‘backdoor’ order against Apple, but it remains unclear whether Apple will restore advanced encryption services to UK users First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366629434/US-says-UK-has-agreed-to-drop-encryption-back-door-demands-against-Apple
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Home Office ‘back door’ seeks world-wide access to Apple iCloud users’ data, court documents confirm
A court filing sates a government order against Apple would give it the capability to access communications and ‘metadata’ of customers using Apple’s iCloud service anywhere in the world First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366630023/Home-Office-back-door-seeks-world-wide-access-to-Apple-iCloud-users-data-court-documents-confirm
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Cupertino must stop calling Apple Watches ‘carbon neutral,’ German court rules
Tags: appleJudge says label is ‘misleading’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/26/carbon_neutral_apple_watch/
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Odyssey Stealer umgeht macOS-Schutzmaßnahmen
Sicherheitsforscher von Jamf haben eine Variante des bekannten Atomic Stealer entdeckt. Die “Odyssey Stealer” getaufte Malware nutzt eine gültige Apple Developer ID, um Apples Sicherheitssysteme zu umgehen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/odyssey-stealer-macos
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Examining Elon Musk’s xAI Lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple
While the lawsuit alleges anticompetitive practices and market monopolization, the case highlights the complexities of proving such claims. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366629910/Examining-Elon-Musks-xAI-Lawsuit-against-OpenAI-Apple
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TDL003 – Breaking Barriers: IPv6 Adoption and DNS Transformation with Tommy Jensen
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, banking, browser, business, ceo, chrome, ciso, compliance, computer, computing, control, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dns, encryption, endpoint, google, government, group, international, Internet, jobs, law, microsoft, mobile, network, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, radius, risk, service, smishing, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, vpn, windows, zero-trustSummary This episode of the Defender’s Log features special guest Tommy Jensen, an internet technologist specializing in IPv6, Zero Trust, and standards. Jensen’s career path, from an AppleCare contractor to a key figure in advancing internet technologies, is explored. The discussion highlights the critical importance and challenges of migrating to IPv6 and the necessity of…
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BigZulieferer meldet Ransomware-Attacke
Der Anbieter für Programmiersysteme Data I/O wurde kürzlich von einem Cyberangriff getroffen. Dabei wurden möglicherweise Daten gestohlen.Data I/O bietet Programmierlösungen für Flash-Speicher und Mikrocontroller an. Zu den Kunden zählen diverse namhafte Unternehmen, darunter etwa Bosch, Amazon, Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft, Siemens, Philips, Sony und Foxconn. Mitte August 2025 meldete der Technologieanbieter bei der US-Amerikanischen Börsenaufsicht…
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FTC Chair Tells Tech Giants to Hold the Line on Encryption
The chairman sent letters out to companies like Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, advising them not to adhere to the demands of foreign governments to weaken their encryption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ftc-chair-tech-giants-encryption
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
Cybersecurity today moves at the pace of global politics. A single breach can ripple across supply chains, turn a software flaw into leverage, or shift who holds the upper hand. For leaders, this means defense isn’t just a matter of firewalls and patches”, it’s about strategy. The strongest organizations aren’t the ones with the most…
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PoC Exploit and Technical Analysis Published for Apple 0-Day RCE Vulnerability
A critical zero-click remote code execution vulnerability in Apple’s iOS has been disclosed with a working proof-of-concept exploit, marking another significant security flaw in the company’s image processing capabilities. The vulnerability, tracked asCVE-2025-43300, affects Apple’s implementation of JPEG Lossless Decompression code used within Adobe’s DNG (Digital Negative) file format processing. The Vulnerability Details Security researcherb1n4r1b01has…
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Week in review: Covertly connected and insecure Android VPN apps, Apple fixes exploited zero-day
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Android VPN apps used by millions are covertly connected AND insecure Three … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/24/week-in-review-covertly-connected-and-insecure-android-vpn-apps-apple-fixes-exploited-zero-day/
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Hackers Could Take Over Apple Devices Via Malicious Images Patch Now!
Apple fixes CVE-2025-43300, a flaw letting hackers hijack devices via malicious images. Users urged to update iPhone, iPad,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-take-over-apple-devices-malicious-images-patch/
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Short circuit: Electronics supplier to tech giants suffers ransomware shutdown
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft among major customers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/22/data_io_ransomware_attack_temporarily/
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Apple Intelligence Is Picking Up More User Data Than Expected, Researcher Finds
Music tastes, location information, even encrypted messages, Apple’s servers are gathering a surprising amount of personal data through Apple Intelligence, Lumia Security’s Yoav Magid warns in his new analysis. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/apple-intelligence-more-data-than-expected-researchers