Update your Google Chrome Mac install now

There is another zero-day exploit for Chrome, and Google has issued a security update to fix the vulnerability that is being actively exploited.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 9

Corellium's iOS security tool used by rogue's gallery of iPhone hacking

Despite vehement denials, virtual iOS tool creator Corellium allegedly sold its software to spyware and malware distributors, including the makers of the infamous Pegasus.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Qatar World Cup apps are privacy nightmares, says EU

Soccer fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup shouldn't download or install the event's official apps to their iPhone or other devices, EU data protection chiefs claim, due to the immense privacy risk they pose to those who use them.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

macOS had the least malware infections in 2022

A new global threat report paints an ugly picture for Microsoft as Windows continues to have the most malware infections, while macOS had the least malware.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 10

Arlo introduces Home Security System and Pro 5S Security Camera [u]

Arlo is adding to its extensive line of security products, with a new Home Security System introduced alongside a new Pro 5S 2K Security Camera.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 3

Some Twitter users are receiving fake account verification emails

Twitter reportedly plans to charge for account verification, and some people are already getting phishing emails.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Apple claims faster response to security bugs, launches dedicated site

Apple has launched a new Security Research website and in its initial postings, says that it is making it easier to report issues, and that it has already awarded almost $20 million in bounty rewards.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

Apple confirms older operating system patches aren't as comprehensive as latest updates

Old Apple operating systems receive periodic updates to patch security vulnerabilities, but Apple says only the latest OS updates are fully protected.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 8

PayPal gets Passkey support on iPhone, iPad, Mac in U.S.

PayPal is enabling support for Passkeys, a new standard for authentication that will enable iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to log in to the payment service without needing a password.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 7

Apple's macOS Ventura is heavy with security enhancements & fixes

Apple's macOS Ventura and Monday's macOS Monterey 12.6.1 update both offer a wide array of security fixes alongside performance improvements and new features.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 3

Flaw in macOS Archive Utility let attackers bypass Gatekeeper

One of the best reasons to keep macOS up to date is protecting yourself against security issues — and Jamf found a big one in the summer of 2022 that allowed attackers to bypass macOS Gatekeeper.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 5

How to move Google Authenticator to your new iPhone

If you're upgrading to a new iPhone from an old one, or from an Android device, then you need to take steps to make sure that Google Authenticator continues to work as you'd expect.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Uber hacked, company assessing severity of losses

Uber says it is working with law enforcement to investigate a data hack that may have given a hacker widespread access to all of the firm's data and systems.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

U-Haul reveals drivers' license details stolen in data breach

Storage and moving firm U-Haul says that while a hacker stole drivers' license numbers from its database, it insists no credit card details were stolen.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

Facebook engineers have no idea what happens with user data

Facebook's engineers don't know exactly how the company uses the data of its users, with the giant number of systems in use obscuring where things are stored and what happens to the information.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 5

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