Security News

Apple fixes WebKit zero-day exploited in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks
2025-03-11 18:43

Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day bug the company describes as exploited in "extremely sophisticated" attacks. [...]

Global Pressure Mounts for Apple as Brazilian Court Demands iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days
2025-03-11 06:55

Apple argues sideloading threatens security, while users demand more choice. With global market pressure rising, will iOS open up to third-party apps?

We call this kernel saunters: How Apple rearranged its XNU core with exclaves
2025-03-08 16:07

iPhone giant compartmentalizes OS for the sake of security Apple has been working to harden the XNU kernel that powers its various operating systems, including iOS and macOS, with a feature called...

Why is Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK’s Government?
2025-03-05 17:18

Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.

Apple drags UK government to court over 'backdoor' order
2025-03-05 14:38

A first-of-its-kind legal challenge set to be heard this month, per reports Apple has reportedly filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) contesting the UK...

UK Demanded Apple Add a Backdoor to iCloud
2025-02-26 12:07

Last month, the UK government demanded that Apple weaken the security of iCloud for users worldwide. On Friday, Apple took steps to comply for users in the United Kingdom. But the British law is...

The software UK techies need to protect themselves now Apple's ADP won’t
2025-02-24 13:27

No matter how deep you are in Apple's 'ecosystem,’ there are ways to stay encrypted in the UK Apple customers, privacy advocates, and security sleuths have now had the weekend to stew over the...

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: From $1.5B Crypto Heist to AI Misuse & Apple’s Data Dilemma
2025-02-24 11:20

Welcome to your weekly roundup of cyber news, where every headline gives you a peek into the world of online battles. This week, we look at a huge crypto theft, reveal some sneaky AI scam tricks,...

Rather than add a backdoor, Apple decides to kill iCloud encryption for UK peeps
2025-02-24 03:31

Plus: SEC launches new crypto crime unit; Phishing toolkit upgraded; and more Infosec in brief Apple has responded to the UK government's demand for access to its customers’ data stored in iCloud...

Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users
2025-02-21 20:30

The U.K. government demanded a backdoor into Apple’s Advanced Data Protection.