Apple
The newest array of updates from Apple has arrived, with an array of updates for a variety of products addressing numerous security concerns, some of them serious. While these updates, particularly iOS 12.3, also add several new and exciting features that are sure to please users, there are also new layers of security and fresh bug fixes going into place behind the scenes to keep iPhone users safe. Here’s how the updates break down:
iOS 12.3
More than 40 separate flaws were patched and fixed in this latest version of iOS, though …
May 20, 2019 •
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Apple
A tricky class of vulnerability rises from the grave to trouble us again, one of the world’s most popular communications apps turns out to have a glaring flaw in its code that requires an immediate update to fix, and it’s time again to update your Apple devices — those stories, and all the details you need to know, are right here on today’s show. Here are the stories we’re checking off our list:
Zombies on the ProwlNews of a WhatsApp VulnerabilityA Slew of Updates from Apple
It’s the night of living dead …
May 16, 2019 •
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Apple
It seems like only yesterday when Apple was taking Group FaceTime down to give itself time to fix a severe bug discovered by a teenager. In the latest round of updates, iOS received fixes for several bugs as bad or worse than the FaceTime issue that gained a lot of publicity. These, however, Apple kept under wraps until the latest version, 12.2, was ready for release to the public. That means that while no one was likely affected “in the wild” by these issues, it’s imperative to secure your device …
April 3, 2019 •
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Apple
Apple recently released security updates across many of its products.
April 2, 2019 •
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Apple
It’s here: the latest round of updates for Apple products has arrived, and it’s a doozy. This series of updates is jam-packed with bug fixes and security updates that iPhone, iPad, and Mac users should all download right away to begin taking advantage of their added safety improvements. Products included in this set of updates are as follows:
Safari (12.1) tvOS (12.2) macOS Mojave (10.14.4) macOS High Sierra (Update 2019-002) macOS Sierra (Update 2019-002) iOS (12.2)
If you are using versions prior to those listed above, it’s time to update. Check your …
April 1, 2019 •
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Apple
Have you ever wondered about how hackers or security researchers can figure out where the hidden flaws in iOS lay? For years, that’s been a big question, from concerns about how companies such as Cellebrite and GrayKey found their way into iOS to how researchers were able to examine how the Secure Enclave works. Thanks to a report by Motherboard picked up by Cult of Mac; we now have a better idea of what’s behind it all: internal prototypes somehow stolen from Apple and then re-sold on the gray market.
What …
March 18, 2019 •
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Apple
On Friday, March 1, 2019, Google’s Project Zero announced that it had discovered a “high severity” vulnerability in Apple’s macOS operating system. The Project Zero team constantly works to find vulnerabilities in software and code from other companies and developers. When Project Zero does identify a weakness, it notifies the coder or developer behind the software. The developer then has a 90-day window to fix the issue before Project Zero announces the vulnerability to the world. In other words, Apple has known about this issue for a while and has …
March 8, 2019 •
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Apple
After a couple of weeks of uncertainty following the announcement of a severe privacy flaw in one of Apple’s flagship features for iOS 12, a patch nearly entirely dedicated to fixing the problem is available for download. Relevant updates are included in iOS 12.1.4, a Supplemental Update to macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and a minor update to Shortcuts on iOS to version 2.1.3.
Let’s recap how we got here:
A teenager playing Fortnite with his friends sends FaceTime calls to multiple people.In the process, he discovers a bug, easy to execute, that allows …
February 15, 2019 •
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Apple
While the average user might think their operating system options only go so far as “PC or Mac”, the truth is that there are many more systems running behind the scenes which power a great deal of our digital infrastructure. Linux is one such system, used by hobbyists, computer enthusiasts, and enterprises to power all kinds of servers and back-end systems. Naturally, it follows that there would be malware for Linux too — though it is rarer than most. According to a story making the rounds on ZDNet and BleepingComputer, …
February 14, 2019 •
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Apple
When Apple debuted iOS 12.1 late last year, one of the flagship additions to the system was Group FaceTime. This long-requested feature allows multiple users to enjoy simultaneous face-to-face video chat through FaceTime. However, in the wake of a serious flaw in Group FaceTime that was disclosed this past week, the feature is currently inaccessible on all iOS devices.
At issue is the potential risk for spying on the audio (and in some cases, video) feeds from a phone targeted through the flaw. Unlike many iOS bugs, this one does not …
February 6, 2019 •
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Apple
It’s here: the first array of security updates in the new year for everything from macOS to iOS. These updates don’t roll out any brand new bells and whistles or slick new features, but they do address a host of flaws that require a fix. Systems affected by these new updates include:
iOS (new version: 12.1.13)macOS Mojave (10.14.13)Sierra and High Sierra tvOS (12.1.2)Safari (12.0.3)watchOS (5.1.3)
Typically, Apple does not typically disclose extensive details about what specific attacks were possible and addressed by the bug fixes, or loopholes closed in these latest versions. However, …
January 31, 2019 •
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Apple
Apple recently released a comprehensive set of security updates, affecting devices and applications ranging from the iPhone to the Apple Watch to iTunes to the Apple TV. Below, we have outlined some basic details about these updates, including the devices they are intended for and the security problems they fix.
APPLE-SA-2018-12-06-1 watchOS 5.1.2
This update for watchOS addresses numerous security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to gain or elevate privileges, to execute arbitrary code, to spoof the watch interface, or to present untrusted configurations as verified or trustworthy.
APPLE-SA-2018-12-05-7 Shortcuts 2.1.2
Apple has not …
December 17, 2018 •
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