Many macOS and iOS applications were open to a vulnerability in CocoaPods, an open-source dependency manager, E.V.A. Information Security revealed on July 1… Story on TechRepublic
Category: Apple
Flaws in Open-Source Software Exposed ‘Almost Every Apple Device’ to Hacking
Yikes: Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in an open-source software project that could have been exploited to hack thousands of iOS and macOS… Story on PCMag
Apple Operating Systems are Being Targeted by Threat Actors, Report Finds
The number of macOS vulnerabilities exploited in 2023 increased by more than 30%, according to a new report, the Software Vulnerability Ratings Report 2024… Story on TechRepublic
Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Apple sent a threat notification to iPhone users in 92 countries on April 10 informing them that their device was “being targeted by a mercenary spyware” Story on TechRepublic
New password reset attack targets Apple device users – what to do if it happens to you
Apple device owners are facing a new phishing hack that uses ‘multi-factor authentication (MFA) bombing’ to steal their data Story on ZDNet
5 simple things you should do to make MacOS more secure
Although MacOS is fairly secure, that doesn’t mean you should use it as-is. You can’t just forget about security at a time when bad actors everywhere are doing everything they can to access the data of unsuspecting users. Story on ZDNet
New GoFetch Vulnerability in Apple’s M Chips Allows Secret Keys Leak on Compromised Computers
The newly exposed GoFetch vulnerability affecting Apple’s M1, M2 and M3 chips lets an attacker exfiltrate secret keys from cryptographic applications on a targeted system Story on TechRepublic
How to Protect Yourself Against AirTag and Tile Stalking
Bluetooth trackers, including Apple’s AirTag and all of the Tiles, are terrific little tools for helping you find your lost keys or remote. Unfortunately, they… Story on PCMag
The Best Mac Antivirus Software for 2024
Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn’t immune to malware. Story on PCMag
Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection has a big vulnerability. Here’s how to fix it
Last week, Apple released iOS 17.3 with much anticipated updates such as Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and AirPlay… Story on ZDNet