Apple is slow to patch a Safari flaw that leads to data theft
A security enthusiast has published details on a Safari vulnerability Apple was planning to fix only a year after acknowledging the reported bug.
Xcode projects weaponized to distribute Mac malware
A sneaky strain of malware dubbed XCSSET is doing the rounds via poisoned Xcode projects, mostly affecting Safari and other browsers running on a victim’s Mac.
Macros vs macOS: advanced exploit chain targeting Macs
Well-known researcher unveils a new powerful exploit that allows executing malicious Office macros on a Mac computer with zero user interaction.
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.
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.
Apple’s Face ID will likely get a boost
Apple got a new patent for an advanced Face ID feature that will add an additional biometric factor to the classic user identification process.
Researcher unveils a new macOS security flaw
A developer has found a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass privacy protections in macOS Mojave and later versions of the operating system.
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.
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.
Malware authors use a new trick to circumvent macOS Catalina defenses
Security researchers discovered an unusual malware campaign targeting Mac computers that gets around the security mechanisms built into macOS Catalina.