Tag: iphone
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Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones
The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/22/apple-fixes-bug-that-cops-used-to-extract-deleted-chat-messages-from-iphones/
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New Apple Phishing Scam Uses Fake $899 iPhone Purchase Alert
An Apple account notification has been exploited in a new email phishing attack that comes with a fake iPhone purchase claim. The post New Apple Phishing Scam Uses Fake $899 iPhone Purchase Alert appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-phishing-scam-fake-899-iphone-purchase-alert/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable
From the FBI breach to the DarkSword iPhone exploit, these are the biggest cyber attacks and security failures that have shaped 2026 so far. The post 2026’s Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-top-cyberattacks-2026-so-far/
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Neue Phishing-Welle nutzt Apple-Server für betrügerische Käufe
Eine neue Kampagne macht sich die automatisierten Sicherheitsmitteilungen von Apple zunutze, um gefälschte Benachrichtigungen über iPhone-Käufe zu versenden. Da die Nachrichten direkt über die offizielle Infrastruktur von Apple generiert werden, umgehen sie mühelos moderne Spam-Filter und täuschen selbst erfahrene Nutzer. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/phishing-welle-apple-server
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails
Apple account change notifications are being abused to send fake iPhone purchase phishing scams within legitimate emails sent from Apple’s servers, increasing legitimacy and potentially allowing them to bypass spam filters. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-account-change-alerts-abused-to-send-phishing-emails/
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Locked-out iPhone user tells The Reg that Apple is scrambling to fix character flaw passcode bug
University student says he plans to move to Android, but concedes iOS engineers acting fast First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/17/iphone_keyboard_error_fix/
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Passcode-Eingabe nicht möglich: iOS-Update sperrt iPhone-Nutzer aus
Ein iPhone-Nutzer kommt nach einem Update auf iOS 26.4 nicht mehr an seine Daten. Der Grund: Ein Sonderzeichen ist von seiner Tastatur verschwunden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/passcode-eingabe-nicht-moeglich-ios-update-sperrt-iphone-nutzer-aus-2604-207532.html
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iPhone forensics expose Signal messages after app removal in U.S. case
An FBI case in Texas shows Signal messages can still be recovered from iPhones even after app uninstall, via system artifacts, challenging privacy assumptions. The recent revelations about FBI forensic access to Signal messages on an iPhone have reignited a long-standing misunderstanding about mobile privacy: the belief that disappearing messages and encrypted apps guarantee that…
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Google Brings EndEnd Encrypted Gmail to Android and iPhone
Google has officially expanded Gmail’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature to Android and iOS devices, empowering organizations and users to protect the confidentiality of email content directly from their mobile devices. This enhancement is part of Gmail’s client-side encryption (CSE) program, enabling stricter compliance controls and preserving data sovereignty across regulated industries. With this new rollout, Gmail users can…
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Apple update looks like Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user
Lock-screen keyboard no longer accepts háÄek in student’s alphanumeric passcode First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/12/ios_passcode_bug/
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Apple update looks like Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user
Lock-screen keyboard no longer accepts háÄek in student’s alphanumeric passcode First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/12/ios_passcode_bug/
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FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages Through iPhone Notifications
Signal messages may persist in iPhone notification data, enabling FBI access even after deletion, a court case reveals. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-recover-deleted-signal-messages-iphone-notifications/
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New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts
Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your account and finances. The post New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-scam-targeting-millions-2026/
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‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update
Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS. The post ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-rcs-messaging-fbi-warning-sms-security/
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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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Possible US Government iPhone Hacking Tool Leaked
Tags: data-breach, defense, exploit, google, government, group, hacking, iphone, malware, tool, vulnerabilityWired writes (alternate source): Security researchers at Google on Tuesday released a report describing what they’re calling “Coruna,” a highly sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit that includes five complete hacking techniques capable of bypassing all the defenses of an iPhone to silently install malware on a device when it visits a website containing the exploitation code.…
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Whatsapp warnt: iPhone-Nutzer mit Spyware attackiert
Einige iPhone-Nutzer haben kürzlich Warnmeldungen von Whatsapp erhalten. Ihre Geräte sollen mit einer Spyware infiziert worden sein. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/whatsapp-warnt-iphone-nutzer-mit-spyware-attackiert-2604-207182.html
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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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TA446 Uses DarkSword Exploit Kit to Target iPhone Users
TA446, a Russia-linked espionage group, has started using the DarkSword exploit kit to compromise iOS devices in a new phishing wave that abuses Atlantic Council”‘themed lures. The campaign underscores how quickly leaked iOS exploit chains can be weaponized against high”‘value policy and government targets. Unlike earlier TA446 operations that relied on password”‘protected ZIP attachments delivering…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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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 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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Neue Darksword-Version geleakt: Warum dieses Exploit-Kit Millionen iPhones hacken kann
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/darksword-exploit-iphones-hacken-1735530/
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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/