Security News

Apple Vision Pro Vulnerability Exposed Virtual Keyboard Inputs to Attackers
2024-09-13 13:51

Details have emerged about a now-patched security flaw impacting Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset that, if successfully exploited, could allow malicious attackers to infer data entered on...

Is Apple’s iCloud Keychain Safe to Use in 2024?
2024-09-09 10:12

Learn about the benefits and downsides of Apple's iCloud Keychain and discover some alternative options.

Docker-OSX image used for security research hit by Apple DMCA takedown
2024-08-31 14:16

The popular Docker-OSX project has been removed from Docker Hub after Apple filed a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown request, alleging that it violated its copyright. [...]

New macOS Malware "Cthulhu Stealer" Targets Apple Users' Data
2024-08-23 05:01

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new information stealer that's designed to target Apple macOS hosts and harvest a wide range of information, underscoring how threat actors are...

New Banshee Stealer Targets 100+ Browser Extensions on Apple macOS Systems
2024-08-16 08:28

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new stealer malware that's designed to specifically target Apple macOS systems. Dubbed Banshee Stealer, it's offered for sale in the cybercrime underground...

Apple’s New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software
2024-08-07 06:12

Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult for users to override Gatekeeper protections. Gatekeeper is a crucial line of defense built into macOS designed to ensure that only trusted apps run on the operating system.

Apple iOS 18.1 Beta previews Apple Intelligence for the first time
2024-07-29 19:49

Apple has released the iOS 18.1 Beta to developers, allowing them to test some of its upcoming AI-powered Apple Intelligence features before they are released for testing in the public previews. Apple Intelligence was first unveiled at the company's 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference, revealing Apple's AI strategy for upcoming devices.

Apple Joins Voluntary U.S. Government Commitment to AI Safety
2024-07-29 19:07

Apple is the latest addition to the list of public U.S. companies that made voluntary commitments to AI regulations, the White House announced on July 26. The addition of Apple is "Further cementing these commitments as cornerstones of responsible AI innovation," the White House stated in a press release.

Oops. Apple relied on bad code while flaming Google Chrome's Topics ad tech
2024-07-24 20:44

Apple last week celebrated a slew of privacy changes coming to its Safari browser and took the time to bash rival Google for its Topics system that serves online ads based on your Chrome history. It's feared netizens could be still be tracked around the web using the Topics API in Chrome, or folks who have tried to hide their identity from advertisers could be rediscovered using the tech.

Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More
2024-07-16 16:05

SEE: Previous iterations of iOS in these TechRepublic cheat sheets: iOS 17, iOS 16, iOS 15, iOS 14, iOS 13. Apple is expected to release iOS 18 to the general public in Fall 2024.