Tag: apple
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Unpatchable ‘usbliter8’ Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13 SecureROM Boot Chain
Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have published a working exploit, dubbed usbliter8, that achieves arbitrary code execution inside the SecureROM of Apple’s A12 and A13 chips.That code is burned into the silicon at manufacture. No software update can reach it. Affected devices will carry this flaw for as long as they stay in use.This is…
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Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited by nearby hackers to eavesdrop on users.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20701 (CVSS score: 8.8), refers to a case of incorrect authorization impacting the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK that makes it possible to pair a Bluetooth audio device…
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Jailbreak möglich: Wohl unpatchbarer Hardware-Bug gefährdet iPhones
Forscher haben einen offenbar unpatchbaren Bug entdeckt, der Jailbreaks für mehrere iPhone-, iPad- und Apple-Watch-Modelle ermöglichen könnte. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/jailbreak-moeglich-wohl-unpatchbarer-hardware-bug-gefaehrdet-iphones-2606-209965.html
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Apple releases security update for Beats Studio Buds vulnerability
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/apple-releases-security-update-for-beats-studio-buds-vulnerability
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Apple releases security update for Beats Studio Buds vulnerability
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/apple-releases-security-update-for-beats-studio-buds-vulnerability
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Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
The vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/apple/2026/06/apple-patches-high-severity-eavesdropping-vulnerability-in-beats-studio-buds/
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Apple fixes Beats Studio Buds flaw that let hackers spy on conversations
Apple has released security updates to patch a high-severity flaw affecting the Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds that could allow attackers in Bluetooth range to spy on users’ conversations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-fixes-beats-studio-buds-flaw-that-let-hackers-spy-on-conversations/
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Apple to change Hide My Email domain, potentially impacting anonymous sign-ups
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/apple-to-change-hide-my-email-domain-potentially-impacting-anonymous-sign-ups
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Apple is bringing Hide My Email and Sign in with Apple under one domain
Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a shared domain, private.icloud.com, later this summer. Hide My Email is a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/apple-hide-my-email-domain-change/
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Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective
In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/16/apple-plans-to-change-its-hide-my-email-privacy-feature-that-could-make-it-less-effective/
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Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Apple, Bose, Garmin, and More
Shop early Amazon Prime Day tech deals on earbuds, mice, routers, doorbells, headphones, smartwatches, Android phones, and fitness watches. The post Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Apple, Bose, Garmin, and More appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-early-amazon-prime-day-tech-deals-2026/
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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/