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Apple Fixes Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited on Intel-Based Macs

Apple has rolled out emergency security updates to address two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in attacks targeting Intel-based Mac systems. These vulnerabilities, found in macOS Sequoia components, posed critical risks, enabling attackers to remotely execute code and carry out cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Apple confirmed these vulnerabilities were exploited in real-world attacks but has not […]

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Apple Issues Critical Updates for iOS and iPadOS

Apple has rolled out important updates for iOS and iPadOS to fix two significant security vulnerabilities, including one that could potentially expose users’ passwords through the VoiceOver feature. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-44204, stems from a logic issue in the Passwords app and affects a wide range of iPhone and iPad models. According to Apple’s […]

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iOS 18: What’s New in Privacy and Security Features

On September 16, 2024, Apple rolled out iOS 18, introducing not just exciting new functionalities, but also a range of updates aimed at enhancing privacy and security for users. Here’s a look at some of the standout features that focus on protecting your data while simplifying your digital life. Introducing the Passwords App A key […]

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iPhones Haunted by Ghosts of Deleted Photos After iOS 17.5 Update

iPhone users are experiencing a spine-chilling phenomenon after updating their devices to iOS 17.5: long-deleted photos are mysteriously reappearing in the Photos app. This unsettling glitch has sparked widespread concern, particularly among privacy-conscious users, as some reported finding their deleted personal photos resurfacing on devices they’ve long since discarded or sold to others. The issue […]

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Apple and Google Launch Feature to Protect Against Tracking Devices

Apple and Google have officially announced the rollout of a new feature that notifies users across both iOS and Android if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to stealthily keep tabs on them without their knowledge or consent. The feature, dubbed “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers” (DULT), will be available for Android devices running versions […]

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Apple Releases Security Updates for Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released security updates for older iPhone and iPad models, Including the iPhone 8 and iPad 5th generation, to address a critical zero-day vulnerability in Apple’s operating system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-23296, could allow attackers to gain access to your information or even take control of your device. Apple had already patched the […]

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Apple fixed zero-day vulnerabilities in its OSs exploited by Pegasus

Apple issued an emergency update for all its operating systems, to fic two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited by the spyware company Pegasus. The meaning of zero-day is that it is a well-known and widespread vulnerability among hackers and unknown to developers until the time it was discovered and fixed. The two vulnerabilities were tracked […]

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Apple releases an emergency update for its OSs

Apple has issued an emergency security update to fill critical vulnerabilities that are already widespread and exploited by hackers. The vulnerability is of the “zero-day” type, which means that it is a vulnerability that is not known by the developers until the time it is corrected, and this vulnerability affects the operating systems IOS, iPadOS, […]

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Microsoft finds macOS vulnerability

A security team from Microsoft revealed a security vulnerability in Apple’s MacOS operating systems, allowing attackers with root privileges to install “non-deletable” malware and access victim data by circumventing transparency, approval and control checks (TCC). And by bypassing the system (SIP). The gap was tracked under the heading CVE-2023-32369, and Apple fixed the vulnerability in […]

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