Security News

Payment Fraud: Criminals Enroll Stolen Cards on Apple Pay
2019-07-15 13:48

Fraud Fighters Also See Spikes in ATM Malware, Card Enrollment as a ServiceFraudsters continue to get new tricks up their sleeves. Criminals are increasingly using Apple Pay, setting up mobile...

Apple quietly removes Zoom’s hidden web server from Macs
2019-07-15 11:31

In the latest twist in the saga of the web-conferencing app, Apple has issued a ‘silent’ update removing Zoom's hidden web server from Macs.

Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie app goes radio silent due to vulnerability
2019-07-12 09:08

Apple disabled the app after somebody reported a bug - not exploited yet - that could allow an eavesdropper to listen in on another iPhone.

Flaw in Walkie-Talkie App on Apple Watch Allows Spying
2019-07-12 07:43

Apple has disabled the Walkie-Talkie app on the Apple Watch after learning of a serious vulnerability that can be exploited to spy on users. read more

Apple Steps in: Removes Zoom Web Server From All Macs
2019-07-11 16:53

Apple on Wednesday released an update to remove the Zoom web server from all Macs, following controversy that it puts users’ security at risk.  read more

Apple Issues Silent Update Removing Zoom’s Hidden Server
2019-07-11 14:04

The tech giant addressed a widely publicized Zoom bug with an automatic update mechanism usually reserved for removing malware.

Apple Disables Walkie-Talkie App Due to Eavesdropping Flaw
2019-07-11 13:30

Apple has disabled the Walkie Talkie app from its Apple Watch products after a vulnerability was discovered enabling bad actors to eavesdrop on iPhone conversations.

Wondering how to whack Zoom's dodgy hidden web server on your Mac? No worries, Apple's done it for you
2019-07-11 11:44

iGiant acts to protect users Apple has pushed a silent update to Macs, disabling the hidden web server installed by the popular Zoom web-conferencing software.…

Apple Issues Silent Update to Remove Old Zoom Software
2019-07-11 07:48

Rare Move Made to Protect Against Future ExploitationApple has taken an extraordinary move to protect its users from a yet-to-be-disclosed vulnerability that could compromise Macs that have the...

Apple aims privacy billboard at Google’s controversial smart-city
2019-07-09 09:35

It's outside of Sidewalk Labs HQ in Toronto, where Google's sister company is working on stuffing the city with data-collecting sensors.