Security News

Kronos crims go retro, Apple builds cop portal, Swiss cheesed over Russian hack bid, etc
2018-09-15 10:02

Plus Grindr stalkers find a few good men illictly Roundup This was the week of ice cold exploits, re-appearing JavaScript nasties, and of course Patch Tuesday. A few other things happened too……

How Apple's Safari Browser Will Try to Thwart Data Tracking
2018-09-14 16:54

New privacy features in Apple's Safari browser seek to make it tougher for companies such as Facebook to track you. Companies have long used cookies to remember your past visits. This can be...

You didn’t buy ‘your’ iTunes movies; Apple can delete them anytime
2018-09-14 10:09

It's in the terms of service, as one man found out after Apple removed three movies from his iTunes library.

Apple Yet to Patch Safari Browser Address Bar Spoofing Flaw
2018-09-12 16:17

A flaw in Safari - that allows an attacker to spoof websites and trick victims into handing over their credentials - has yet to be patched.

Apple Removes Several Trend Micro Apps For Collecting MacOS Users' Data
2018-09-11 15:48

Apple has removed almost all popular security apps offered by well-known cyber-security vendor Trend Micro from its official Mac App Store after they were caught stealing users' sensitive data...

Trend Micro tools tossed from Apple's Mac App Store after spewing fans' browser history
2018-09-10 19:13

Private data caught being siphoned off to outside server A bunch of Trend Micro macOS anti-malware tools have vanished from Apple's App Store – after they were spotted harvesting and siphoning off...

Apple Finally Boots Sneaky Adware Doctor App from Mac App Store
2018-09-10 16:47

Hours after researchers publicly disclosed an app that was caught stealing and uploading browser history data, Apple removed it from the Mac App Store.

Mac Apps From Apple's App Store Steal User Data, Researchers Say
2018-09-10 15:47

Mac applications distributed via Apple’s official App Store marketplace are collecting and exfiltrating sensitive user data, security researchers have discovered.  read more

Apple’s new tool will make it easier for law enforcement to request data
2018-09-10 12:23

Apple is planning to create an online portal that will allow law enforcement officials around the world to request information about its users more easily.

No.1 Adware Removal Tool On Apple App Store Caught Spying On Mac Users
2018-09-07 19:18

A highly popular top-tier app in Apple's Mac App Store that's designed to protect its users from adware and malware threats has been, ironically, found surreptitiously stealing their browsing...