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Zero-click iMessage Pegasus exploit defeated Apple's iOS 14 security

A new targeted zero-click attack on that defeated both iOS 14.4 and the later release of iOS 14.6 was first spotted in February, according to researchers investigating Pegasus.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple exec said iCloud was the 'greatest platform' for CSAM distribution

Apple's introduction of CSAM tools may be due to its high level of privacy, with messages submitted during the Epic Games App Store trial revealing Apple's anti-fraud chief thought its services was the "greatest platform for distributing" the material.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 8

Epic Games CEO slams Apple 'government spyware'

Tim Sweeney, the chief of Epic Games, has attacked Apple over its iCloud Photos and messages child safety initiatives, putting forward the idea of it being a way for governments to conduct surveillance.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 108

Apple holds out in adopting next-generation RCS texting standard

As Android and mobile carriers plan to adopt the next-generation RCS standard for texting, Apple appears to be one of the sole remaining holdouts.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 30

iMessage, Apple Music used by Pegasus to attack journalist iPhones

Amnesty International has detailed evidence showing some of the ways NSO's Pegasus spyware tool infiltrated the iPhones of journalists and activists, by using weaknesses in Apple's software including an iMessage zero-click 0-day vulnerability.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 8

India withdraws Apple Messages from new social media regulations

India's IT ministry has reportedly withdrawn its demand that Apple Messages comply with a series of social media rules, such as appointing local complaint staff.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

Stutter charity calls out Apple for 'stammering' emoji gaffe

A charity in the U.K. has called out Apple for users seeing a "woozy face" emoji when they type the word "stammering" into iOS messaging apps.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 45

VoIP-Pal again accuses Apple of patent infringement in new lawsuit

VoIP-Pal, which owns a portfolio of communications patents, has filed a new lawsuit claiming that the underlying system powering Apple's iMessage and FaceTime infringes on its intellectual property.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 21

Hands on with all the new iOS 15 Messages features

There are many new features arriving as part of iOS 15, but most visible will be changes to Messages. Here are all the new features we've uncovered coming to Messages in iOS 15.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 3

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