Users staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen

Following the emergence and public code leak of the severe DarkSword iPhone exploit, Apple is preparing to release a patch for users who choose to run iOS 18, so that they can be protected without upgrading to iOS 26.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 4

That top Google result for Homebrew could infect your Mac

Malicious ads are pushing fake Homebrew installers to Mac users, and the attack relies on trusting the first Google search result.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

Apple claims a 100% protection rate with iPhone Lockdown Mode

Apple says that nobody has ever been successfully hacked when their iPhone or other device was in Lockdown Mode, showing just how vital the security feature can be.

Oliver Haslam 2 months ago 7

iOS 18.7.7, macOS 15.7.5 updates fix kernel memory leaks & WebKit flaws

Apple pushed out a coordinated round of security updates on March 24, covering older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that are still widely used and still need protecting.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 3

You are out of time to update: Severe iOS hack code leaks to everyone

The DarkSword exploit, which primarily targets devices running older iOS versions, has unfortunately made its way to GitHub. It has been patched, so update now.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 6

GhostClaw turns GitHub habits into a macOS malware pipeline

GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine install habits make running malware feel completely normal.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

iPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now

All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 8

This severe and international iPhone hack is the best reason to update to iOS 26.3 yet

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique and surveillance campaign ran rampant internationally for months, prior to a patch in iOS 26.3.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

Apple's latest Background Security Improvement targets a WebKit flaw

A Background Security Improvement in iOS 26.3.1 fixes a WebKit issue in Safari that could break one of the web's most important safety rules.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 1

How Apple secures MacBook Neo's camera indicator without a hardware light

Instead of a secure, dedicated indicator light, MacBook Neo just shows a green icon when the camera is in use. Yet years of software engineering effort means the camera "exclave" still can't be hacked.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 5

Bad CAPTCHA in the wild tricks Mac users into installing malware through Terminal

Hackers have a new tool called ClickFix. The new attack vector combines fake human-verification prompts with malware, trying to trick users into running Terminal commands that bypass macOS security.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 3

What may be a FBI or CIA iPhone hacking toolset is spreading via black market

If your iPhone is running an outdated version of iOS, you may have 23 vulnerabilities that can be exploited by highly sophisticated toolkit being sold to bad actors.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 3

Your Wi-Fi router's guest network may not be as secure as you think

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers advertise, potentially allowing attackers on the same network to intercept traffic.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 0

iPhone camera & microphone dot can be suppressed if you're already hacked

Apple's camera and microphone indicators are supposed to tell iPhone users when the microphone or camera are on, but after a device is fully compromised with kernel-level access by another hack, Predator spyware can prevent those from appearing.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 2

Government overreach must be fought said Apple, ten years ago today

On February 16, 2016, Apple published a statement it knew would be criticized, and laid out the reasons it would not bow to unfair government pressure. We're apparently in a very different world today.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 3 months ago 11

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