Security News

Apple and Google questioned by Congress over user tracking
2018-07-11 10:29

Inquiring lawmakers' minds want to know, for one thing, whether our mobile phones are actually listening to our conversations.

Departing Apple Engineer Stole Autonomous Car Tech: FBI
2018-07-11 01:18

An ex-Apple engineer on Monday was charged with stealing secrets from a hush-hush self-driving car technology project days before he quit to go to a Chinese startup. Xiaolang Zhang was in custody...

Apple releases security updates, adds new privacy protection for iOS users
2018-07-10 14:30

Apple has released new versions of its many operating systems and software products, with fixes for a wide variety of vulnerabilities. The iOS update also comes with USB Restricted Mode, a new...

Researchers Reveal Bypass for Apple’s USB Restricted Mode
2018-07-10 13:36

Researchers released a workaround for Apple's USB Restricted Mode security feature the same day it was rolled out.

Apple Rolls-Out USB Restricted Mode in iOS
2018-07-10 11:52

Apple on Monday released patches for various security vulnerabilities in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari, as well as for iCloud and iTunes for Windows. read more

Apple OS Update Lifts Curtain on iPhone USB Restricted Mode
2018-07-09 20:53

Apple has officially added a controversial security feature, USB Restricted Mode, to iPhones as part of its new iOS 11.4.1, released on Monday.

Newsmaker Interview: Patrick Wardle Talks Apple Malware Flubs and Successes
2018-07-09 13:15

Researcher brings Apple down to earth, addressing Mac malware questions and the company’s smart moves to bolster security.

Apple Patches KRACK Flaws in Boot Camp
2018-07-09 10:56

Apple has released an update for its Boot Camp utility to address vulnerabilities related to the wireless Key Reinstallation Attacks (KRACK) that were disclosed late last year. read more

How doctors and patients might benefit from these Apple updates
2018-06-25 14:19

Find out how Group FaceTime, Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch improvements, and privacy updates could solve some healthcare headaches.

Apple to share location data during emergency calls in iOS 12
2018-06-21 12:47

iOS 12 users will automatically share highly-detailed location information when calling 911.