No, Steam wasn't hacked — but your security habits still matter

A sketchy AI firm tried to pass off a bogus Steam breach, but it unraveled almost immediately. This one was a fake, but the next one might not be. Here's how to protect yourself from losing control of an account that may be worth thousands of dollars.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

C1 modem and more: iOS 18.5 introduces more than 30 different security fixes

Apple's iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates fix more than 30 operating system vulnerabilities, including the first documented for the C1 modem. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 0

Older macOS & iPadOS versions got security updates too

Apple released new security updates Monday for macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and iPadOS 17, continuing its support for older devices with critical patches aimed at resolving vulnerabilities.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

Docker Desktop for macOS vulnerability allows malicious images to be installed

Docker Desktop for macOS, the management tool for the app container system, has an authorization vulnerability that can be used for malicious purposes.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 0

Apple sends warnings about mercenary spyware attacks on iOS

Apple has issued warnings to select iPhone users, whom the company believes may have been targeted by mercenary spyware.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 0

Hackers could hijack AirPlay & CarPlay devices using set of 'Airborne' flaws

Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don't even need a password to break in.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

Apple sued for $5M for not recovering data after iPhone theft

A Minnesota man is suing Apple for failing to do enough after having his iPhone stolen, demanding access to 2 terabytes of data and at least $5 million in damages.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 20

Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4.1 addresses two actively exploited vulnerabilities

The iOS 18.4.1 update contains security fixes for vulnerabilities that may have been used in sophisticated attacks. Here's why you should update.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 1

Global security vulnerability database gets 11 more months of funding [u]

After the U.S. government initially cut its funding of the CVE database, used to track security vulnerabilities in operating systems and software, CISA has said it will continue to be funded for another 11 months at least.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 6

Apple given permission to keep TikTok in App Store until US deal is finalized

Apple has been told it is allowed to keep the TikTok app in the App Store, following a US government assurance that no action should be taken for another 75 days.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 1

iPhone blamed for including journalist in highly classified bombing plans

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has blamed his iPhone for accidentally inviting a journalist into a secret discussion of a strategic military strike.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 42

Apple's App Store used to host free VPN apps with ties to China military

The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4 introduces key security fixes

Apple's iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 2

US lawmakers denounce UK's secretive attack against Apple encryption

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are coming to Apple's defense over the UK government's attempts to get backdoor access to users' iCloud data, demanding that the UK remove the cloak of secrecy surrounding the order.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 9

Apple battles UK in hidden high court case over iCloud encryption

Apple has held firm on not granting backdoor access to users' iCloud data, and the UK continues to try to find a way — just not publicly.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 2

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