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.
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.
Apple sends 11 email advisories alerting users to security loopholes
Apple has issued email advisories covering 11 security flaws in its software and hardware products, with the fixes being available through the latest updates.
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.
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.
Major Thunderbolt security loopholes fuel data theft, Macs partially affected
A Dutch researcher has unearthed critical flaws in Intel’s Thunderbolt interface that allow an attacker to hack a vulnerable system in minutes.
Apple is at odds with DOJ over evidence posing “national security concerns”
Apple is confronted with U.S. government intervention in the newsmaking copyright infringement lawsuit against virtualization services provider Corellium.
Critical Zoom zero-days are up for sale on the dark web
Cybercriminals are reportedly selling two undocumented critical Zoom exploits that allow an attacker to infect systems and eavesdrop on users’ communications.
Millions of users installed iOS fleeceware from official App Store
Security analysts are reporting a growth in fleeceware apps promoted on Apple’s App Store as free ones but eventually overcharging users for junk services.
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.