Apple's T2 chip has an unfixable vulnerability that could allow root access

Apple macOS devices with Intel processors and a T2 chip are vulnerable to an unfixable exploit that could give attackers root access, a cybersecurity researcher claims.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 58

Google Project Zero security researcher moves to Apple

A researcher who worked for Google's Project Zero is departing the security team and moving over to Apple, to help the iPhone maker improve the security of iOS and its other operating systems.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 14

Widgets are not stealing your data or logging your keystrokes in iOS 14, because they can't

Despite what FaceBook posters are claiming, no widget in iOS 14 is secretly capturing your keystrokes, because it is impossible for them to do so.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 9

Judge temporarily halts Trump administration's TikTok ban

A U.S. federal judge on Sunday partially granted TikTok's preliminary injunction against a Trump administration order to ban downloads of the app, though more sweeping restrictions are still on track to take effect in November.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 26

Bing mobile app database left open to hackers, millions of user data sets compromised

Bing mobile app users on every platform including iOS and iPadOS are at risk after terabytes of user information have been stolen from an open server.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 14

1Password partners with Privacy.com on secure virtual credit card numbers

1Password on Tuesday announced a new feature that integrations with Privacy.com's virtual credit cards, offering users more privacy and security as they shop online.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Girl flags massive iOS ad scam campaign targeting kids

A tip from a child helped security researchers discover an aggressive scam and adware campaign on both iOS and Android that was being promoted on TikTok and Instagram.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 19

'BLESA' Bluetooth vulnerability impacts billions of devices, but iOS users are safe

Billions of smartphones and other devices are vulnerable to the newly disclosed "BLESA" Bluetooth flaw, but Apple already issued an iOS patch for it in April 2020.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

GrayShift's GrayKey iPhone forensics tool disassembled in FCC photos

New images of GrayShift's GrayKey have surfaced via an FCC filing, giving a close look at the iPhone unlocking device in use by law enforcement officials to gain access to secured iPhones.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Facebook-owned Instagram also chafing at Apple's App Store control

Instagram's CEO stands in lockstep with Facebook's stance that Apple will hurt small businesses more than big corporations with ad tracking limits — and asserts that Apple's control of the platform unfairly reduces outside influence on such decisions.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 29

New Bluetooth flaw leaves devices vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks

A new Bluetooth vulnerability could allow an attacker to downgrade or bypass Bluetooth encryption keys, opening the door to man-in-the-middle attacks or other types of malicious exploits.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Authorities identify another teenager behind massive Twitter hack

Federal authorities have homed in on a 16-year-old from Massachusetts who allegedly played a significant role in the July Twitter hack.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Apple's automated notarization process mistakenly approved Mac malware

Security researchers have discovered that Apple's macOS app notarization process has mistakenly approved a piece of malware disguised as a Flash installer.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 18

iOS ad developer kit reportedly steals click revenue, harvests user data

Malicious code that steals ad click revenue within apps has been discovered in a popular iOS software development kit.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Alexa hack granted attackers access to an Echo user's smart home network

A number of vulnerabilities have been revealed in Amazon's Alexa, highlighting the need for providers of smart home platforms, such as Apple's HomeKit, to maintain security as part of the service.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

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