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Apple is stepping up app verification through new App Attest API

The DeviceCheck feature will get an overhaul in iOS 14, with the all-new App Attest API being added for more effective defenses against security threats.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Apple’s Secure Enclave is exposed to a new unpatchable exploit

Hackers claim to have discovered a flaw in several generations of the Secure Enclave chip that cannot be fixed because it’s exploitable at the hardware level.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Safari 14 will introduce Face ID and Touch ID for the web

Apple is bridging the gap between its proprietary biometric authentication features and websites for a seamless sign-in experience not relying on passwords.

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David Balaban

WWDC 2020 event unveils Apple’s new security and privacy features

Apple has recently announced groundbreaking tweaks to both iOS and macOS that will efficiently counter several common types of unethical user tracking.

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David Balaban

Apple launches a new project to boost password security

Apple is up to enhancing its users’ authentication practices by releasing a list of password criteria for developers and password management services.

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David Balaban

Apple pays researcher $100,000 for reporting a new security bug

A developer earns a bug bounty reward for reporting a Sign in with Apple zero-day vulnerability that could allow a hacker to access users’ online accounts.

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David Balaban

New jailbreak for iOS 13.5 is out

Ethical hackers have released an advanced jailbreak tool that exploits a zero-day vulnerability to support the latest iOS 13.5 version.

David Balaban
David Balaban

iPadOS and iOS 13.5 released that patches vulnerabilities affecting the Mail app

Apple is rolling out a major update to iOS and iPadOS that addresses serious security flaws and brings several interesting features under the hood.

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David Balaban

Apple is the most mimicked brand in phishing scams

According to recent findings of security analysts, Apple customers are in the epicenter of brand-based phishing attacks in Q1 2020.

David Balaban
David Balaban

No chance for snoops: new iPad Pro disables the microphone when not in use

iPad models released in 2020 come with a hardware microphone disconnect feature that prevents eavesdropping when the device’s case is closed.

David Balaban
David Balaban