New infostealer malware hides on Mac disguised as official Apple tools

Security researchers say a new macOS infostealer called SHub Reaper disguises itself as Apple security software to steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and sensitive files.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 4

Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems

Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.

Oliver Haslam 3 weeks ago 2

Hackers used faked Apple & Yahoo infrastructure to hide malware

Hackers spent months hiding malware behind fake Apple-themed internet infrastructure and similarly bogus Windows pop-ups to infiltrate organizations across the Asia-Pacific region without triggering obvious security alarms. Here's how they did it.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 0

If your Mac is saying the ChatGPT app is malware, here's how to fix it

There have been some incidents involving a Mac telling a user that the ChatGPT app is malware and moving it to the trash. Overall, ChatGPT isn't malware, and there's a very easy fix.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 8

Update your older iPhone, iPad, or Mac now, to get new fixes for WebKit, Wi-Fi & kernel flaws

On Monday, Apple released critical security updates for iPads, Macs, and iPhones running older operating systems to fix serious flaws tied to WebKit, kernel access, Wi-Fi, and sandbox escapes.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 1

Apple Watch won't be getting on-device Touch ID anytime soon

The Apple Watch won't be getting any extra biometric security measures anytime soon, because it's an engineering nightmare.

Malcolm Owen 4 weeks ago 3

Apple is reportedly working on six new product categories

Apple is reportedly working on bringing no fewer than six new product categories to market soon, in part as Tim Cook's swansong as CEO of the company.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 21

How Apple protects designs & marketing materials before a product launch

Apple goes to great lengths to ensure that its pre-release artwork doesn't leak ahead of launch. Here's why those efforts are usually successful.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 5

Notification bug that let FBI access messages patched with iOS 26.4.2

People being investigated by the FBI deleted Signal, but some messages were still retrievable from the iPhone's notification database. The latest iOS update patches this vulnerability.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 0

New Mac malware goes straight for developer keys

Two newly discovered macOS threats are designed to harvest developer credentials and cloud access as attackers focus on long-term persistence and avoid fast, visible attacks.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 0

Network security requirements for developers to become more strict with OS 27 releases

Rigorous network security requirements are set to arrive with iOS 27, and they will be especially significant for developers and IT administrators.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 5

App Store scams are getting worse and Apple isn't doing enough

Apple is shooting itself in the foot with how often it lets flagrant scam apps into the App Store. It's doing so at precisely the time is needs to do better for iPhone user safety.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 1 month ago 15

Freecash app scammed users and the App Store for months before removal

An app called Freecash promised to pay users for scrolling through TikTok, and got by App Store review despite really tricking them to play paid games while also harvesting sensitive personal data to sell.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 2

On-device Apple Intelligence vulnerable to prompt injection techniques

Apple Intelligence's on-device AI can be manipulated by attackers using prompt injection techniques, according to new research that shows a high success rate and potential access to sensitive user data.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 7

Mac Script Editor becomes new entry point for ClickFix malware

ClickFix attacks targeting Mac users now use Script Editor instead of Terminal, a shift that sidesteps Apple's latest protections and streamlines the attack.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 0

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