Latest Apple and Encryption News

Russia bans officials from using iPhones in U.S. spying row

Russia's Federal Security Service has encouraged thousands of officials in the country to stop using iPhones and Apple products over U.S. surveillance claims, but the officials aren't happy about the order.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 9

Apple reissues Rapid Security Response for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1

After pulling the Rapid Security Response for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS a few days prior, Apple has reissued the software updates.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 6

macOS Sonoma brings iCloud Password extension to third-party browsers

macOS Sonoma saw the release of its first public beta recently, and along with it, Apple is bringing its password manager feature to third-party web browsers.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 5

Apple pulls latest Rapid Security Response updates

Hours after issuing security updates for Mac, iPhone and iPad, Apple has pulled the release, reportedly because it was causing problems with websites including Facebook.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Apple issues Rapid Security Response for iOS 16.5.1 & macOS 13.4.1

Apple has released a Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 patching an exploit that was actively striking users.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 10

New mysterious macOS malware infiltrates crypto exchange

A new and strange macOS malware called "JokerSpy" has been identified, with its first known backdoor creation hitting a crypto exchange.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

Apple urges UK to rethink anti-encryption Online Safety Bill

Apple has denounced the UK's Online Safety Bill's kneecapping of end-to-end encryption as a "serious threat" to citizens, and is trying to make the UK government think twice about the changes.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 21

iTunes on Windows security flaw allows unauthorized access & data manipulation

Researchers have found a vulnerability in iTunes for Windows that lets users escalate system privileges, and Windows users should update the app.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Russia claims Apple is helping US spy on thousands of iPhone users

Russia says that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on Russian officials and civilians using iPhone backdoor vulnerabilities created for the US by Apple.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 30

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