Security News

Apple Releases iOS and macOS Updates to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaw
2022-09-13 03:36

Apple has released another round of security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in iOS and macOS, including a new zero-day flaw that has been used in attacks in the wild.It's worth noting that CVE-2022-32917 is also the second Kernel related zero-day flaw that Apple has remediated in less than a month.

Apple patches iPhone and macOS flaws under active attack
2022-09-12 23:07

Apple has pushed out five security fixes including including two vulnerabilities in its iPhones, iPads and Mac operating systems that are already being exploited. The vendor said it fixed the flaw with improved bounds checks and has released patches for iPhone 6 and later, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 and later, and iPad 5, iPad mini 4, and iPod touch models and all newer kit.

Apple patches zero-day holes – even in the brand new iOS 16
2022-09-12 21:25

Just to be clear, if you don't want to upgrade to iOS 16 just yet, you still need to update, because the iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 updates include numerous security patches, including a fix for a bug dubbed CVE-2022-32917. APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-1: iOS 16 The big one! As well as a bunch of new features, this includes the Safari patches delivered separately for macOS, and a fix for CVE-2022-32917.

Apple fixes eighth zero-day used to hack iPhones and Macs this year
2022-09-12 18:20

Apple has released security updates to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability used in attacks against iPhones and Macs since the start of the year. In security advisories issued on Monday, Apple revealed they're aware of reports saying this security flaw "May have been actively exploited."

Apple released iOS 16 with Lockdown, Safety Check security features
2022-09-12 14:20

Apple released iOS 16 today with new features to boost iPhone users' security and privacy, including Lockdown Mode and Security Check. As Apple said in July when it first unveiled it, the Lockdown Mode security feature is not meant for everyday usage but, instead, designed to defend high-risk individuals from targeted attacks with mercenary spyware.

Apple releasing iOS 16 with Lockdown, Safety Check security features
2022-09-12 14:20

Apple is releasing iOS 16 today with new features to boost iPhone users' security and privacy, including Lockdown Mode and Security Check. As Apple said in July when it first unveiled it, the Lockdown Mode security feature is not meant for everyday usage but, instead, designed to defend high-risk individuals from targeted attacks with mercenary spyware.

iPhone 14 cheat sheet: Everything to know about Apple’s 2022 flagship phones
2022-09-07 20:52

iPhone 14 cheat sheet: Everything to know about Apple's 2022 flagship phones We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature an A15 Bionic chip comprising of a 5-core CPU that's 18% faster for gaming performance than the iPhone 13; a 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance cores and 4 high efficiency cores that produce more performance and increase battery life; and a new image signal processor that works with the new camera system to produce a better image handling pipeline.

Apple strengthens security and privacy in iOS 16
2022-09-06 04:30

Apple announced additional security and privacy updates for its newest mobile operating system. In this Help Net Security video, you’ll learn more about the latest privacy and security features in...

Apple Releases iOS Update for Older iPhones to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
2022-09-01 03:24

Apple on Wednesday backported security updates to older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices to address a critical security flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild. An anonymous researcher has been credited for reporting the vulnerability.

Apple backports fix for actively exploited iOS zero-day to older iPhones
2022-08-31 19:16

Apple has released new security updates to backport patches released earlier this month to older iPhones and iPads addressing a remotely exploitable WebKit zero-day that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched devices. In a security advisory published today, Apple once again said that they're aware of reports that this security issue "May have been actively exploited."