First-Ever Ransomware Found to be Attacking macOS
LockBit ransomware gang targets Macs with its newly-developed encryptors for the first time, making them potentially the first significant ransomware group to aim at macOS.
Ransomware attacks are widespread. However, creating malware versions for targeting...
Hackers Turning Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple & Google Wallets
Recent advances in cybercrime strategies are reviving the carding sector, with threat actors leveraging stolen credit card data to create fraudulent Apple Pay and Google Wallet accounts.
Dubbed "Ghost Tap," this new attack methodology uses...
Hackers Attacking Users with Apple IDs Via Malicious SMS
Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to exploit Apple ID users through a new wave of malicious SMS campaigns.
These phishing attacks, commonly known as "smishing," are designed to deceive users into revealing their Apple...
Researchers Unveild Apple’s Shortcuts Vulnerability
Researchers uncovered the vulnerability in Apple's Shortcuts application, which could leave users' privacy at risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining constant and rigorous security measures to protect sensitive data.
The vulnerability, CVE-2024-23204, has...
Apple Intelligence is live! iOS 18.2 is Released – What’s New!
Apple today announced the launch of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, featuring groundbreaking updates to Apple Intelligence, its user-friendly and privacy-first personal intelligence system.
The updates introduce new tools such as...
Apple Says, “Siri Audio is Always Private, Never Used for Ads”
Following the $95 million privacy breach settlement, Apple has clarified that Siri audio is not used for advertisements, remains private, and is not utilized to build marketing profiles.
Apple has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to...
TCC iOS Subsystem Vulnerability Exposes iCloud Data To Attackers
A significant security flaw in Apple's iOS operating system has been uncovered, allowing malicious applications to access sensitive user data stored in iCloud without any user notification.
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-44131, affects the Transparency,...
Apple Security Update Fixed Actively Exploited Zero-day Vulnerability Affected iOS, macOS and More
Apple has released updates across its platforms, including iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, and Safari, to address multiple vulnerabilities.
These updates include critical fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities that were...
Apple Safari Zero-Day Flaw Exploited At Pwn2Own : Patch Now
Apple has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability in its Safari web browser that was exploited during this year's Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking competition.
This issue, identified as CVE-2024-27834, was fixed by enhanced checks...
Apple Critical Zero-day Flaw Exposes iPhones & Macs
Apple has released its first zero-day vulnerability patch of 2024, which affected several Apple products, including tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari. The zero-day is tracked under the CVE ID CVE-2024-23222, and the severity...