Security News

Google Bug Hunter Urges Apple to Change its iOS Security Culture
2018-08-09 12:40

Project Zero researcher highlights stubborn iOS bugs as an example of why Apple and the rest of the industry needs to take a fresh approach to securing systems.

USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 now available to all iPhone users
2018-07-16 11:08

The latest version of iOS includes bug fixes and at least one new feature that might be of interest to security-minded users.

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...

Here's how USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 could be easily circumvented by hackers
2018-07-10 12:35

Researchers found that plugging in a USB device stops the timer for USB Restricted Mode from engaging, giving attackers a possible point of entry.

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

USB Accessory Can Defeat iOS's New "USB Restricted Mode" Security Feature
2018-07-10 07:48

With the release of iOS 11.4.1, Apple has finally rolled out a new security feature designed to protect your devices against USB accessories that connect to the data port, making it harder for law...

Bypassing Passcodes in iOS
2018-06-26 14:38

Last week, a story was going around explaining how to brute-force an iOS password. Basically, the trick was to plug the phone into an external keyboard and trying every PIN at once: We reported...

Hardened Azure, softened containers, force unlocking iOS 12, 11 iPhones – and more
2018-06-23 08:12

Plus: Our tip on keeping Mac files encrypted Roundup This week you had to deal with AI security panic, fake Fortnite, and, if you use OpenBSD, the end of Intel HyperThread support…

iPhone pwned? Researcher says he can unlock iOS without running out of tries
2018-06-23 00:36

A security researcher says he's found a way to guess iPhone lock codes without getting blocked after 10 mistakes.

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.