Apple fixes hole that leaked employees’ and developers’ personal info
Apple quietly slipped its Developer Center offline on Sunday night to patch a serious security hole that let anybody access personal contact information for any registered Mac, iOS or Safari developer;...
View ArticleApple not encrypting email attachments in iOS 7, security researcher claims
Apple security flaw lets hackers in · Samsung to challenge Apple patent win … leaving user data vulnerable to hackers, a security researcher claims. View full post on Google Alert – hackers The post...
View ArticleIs Apple finally getting real about security? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Where does the data breach buck stop? Why do they call them “secret” links? And is Apple finally getting real about security? Find out in “60 Second Security” for 10 May 2014 View full post on Naked...
View ArticleApple will notify customers when the law demands their personal data
Except, of course, if data demands come with gag orders, Apple’s new guidelines say. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos The post Apple will notify customers when the law demands their personal...
View ArticleApple releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, repeats last month’s security updates
Apple just issued a Security Advisory for OS X Mavericks 10.9.3. Don’t get too excited – from a security point of view, it seems to be nothing more than last month’s fixes all over again. So, at betwen...
View ArticleApple rushes out iTunes 11.2.1 – fixes giant permissions hole
Did you just download the quarter-gigabyte iTunes 11.2 update for your Mac? If so, consider it a practice run: you need to do it all over again… View full post on Naked Security – Sophos The post Apple...
View ArticleApple Safari 7.0.4 closes 22 holes, including 21 listed under “arbitrary code...
Apple just pushed out another Safari update, bumping OS X’s native browser to version 7.0.4. Paul Ducklin found himself thinking, “Is it just me, or has Cupertino bumped up the frequency of Safari...
View ArticleWill it be Apple versus Google for control of your smart home?
Rumor has it that Apple is poised to jump into the Internet of Things fray with Google, with plans to announce a new software platform that would turn an iPhone into a remote-control platform for...
View ArticleApple iOS ransomware mystery deepens –“Oleg Pliss” pops up in LA
The mysterious Oleg Pliss, who popped up on iPhones in Australia earlier this week, demanding $100 “for unlock device,” is back. Now we’re hearing reports from Southern California… View full post on...
View ArticleApple ships updates, including Snow Leopard (ONLY KIDDING!)
Apple just published its latest round of updates for iOS, Apple TV, Safari and OS X, including dozens of security fixes. OS X Snow Leopard users…we’re afraid you missed out once again. View full post...
View ArticleIs Apple slack at security on iOS? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
What went wrong with PayPal’s 2FA? Why did Microsoft do an email U-turn? Is Apple slack at security on iOS? It’ll only take a minute to find out… View full post on Naked Security – Sophos The post Is...
View ArticleApple and Google told to stop misleading consumers about ‘free’ apps
The European Commission (EC) has recently been working with national authorities and app store owners to address concerns over in-app purchases, especially where those transactions are undertaken by...
View ArticleApple Safari for OS X gets “click-to-own” security holes patched
The 6th Safari security update in 10 months is out. With fixes for 7 potential remote code execution holes, get it while it’s hot… View full post on Naked Security – Sophos The post Apple Safari for OS...
View ArticleApple iOS malware gets onto 75,000 iPhones, steals ad clicks
Apple keeps iOS locked down, so malware on iPhones and iPads is very rare. But iOS malware does happen, and this one is called “AdThief” because that’s exactly what it does – steals ad click revenue…...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence naked photo scandal – Apple and FBI to investigate
The FBI are ‘addressing’ the matter of stolen nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna and other celebs. Meanwhile, Apple also said that it is “actively investigating” the theft after it was alleged...
View ArticleApple developer guidelines lead to rogue phone call risks in iOS
It turns out to be surprisingly easy to trick unsuspecting users into making unwanted phone calls from iOS. That could cost you premium-rate money, or give away your number to a scammer… View full post...
View ArticleApple, please provide better protection for iCloud – Secure our Selfies!
In the wake of exposed candid celebrity photos Apple recommends using two-step verification. Would this have made a difference? Should Apple strengthen its authentication options? View full post on...
View ArticleCreator Of iCloud Hacker Tool: I Would Have Warned Apple If It Properly...
Apple Apple might have avoided the embarrassment it faced this week over the egregious iCloud-hack-naked-celeb-gate if it had adopted a more … View full post on Google Alert – hackers The post Creator...
View ArticleApple ramps up iCloud defense against hackers
The Journal quoted Apple chief executive Tim Cook as saying iCloud accounts of film stars including Jennifer Lawrence were looted by hackers. (AFP). View full post on Google Alert – hackers The post...
View ArticleApple iCloud – 3 tips for keeping your photos and other data safe
Apple confirmed it found no evidence of a security breach, but that some individual celebrity iCloud accounts were compromised. With that in mind, here are 3 tips to help protect you when using iCloud:...
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