Security News

Security Lacking in Previous AppleAVEDriver iOS Kernel Extension (Threatpost)
2017-08-25 10:00

An obscure Apple kernel extension patched in iOS 10.3.3 was originally built without security measures in place, according to the researcher who privately disclosed the flaws.

PoC Released for Dangerous iOS Kernel Exploit (Security Week)
2017-08-25 09:41

Proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released for recently patched iOS vulnerabilities that can be chained to take full control of a mobile device. The flaws could also be useful for a jailbreak,...

iOS 11 Allows Users to Disable Touch ID (Schneier on Security)
2017-08-21 11:57

A new feature in Apple's new iPhone operating system -- iOS 11 -- will allow users to quickly disable Touch ID. A new setting, designed to automate emergency services calls, lets iPhone users tap...

It’s Not Exactly Open Season on the iOS Secure Enclave (Threatpost)
2017-08-18 16:00

Despite yesterday's leak of the Apple iOS Secure Enclave decryption key, experts are urging calm over claims of an immediate threat to user data.

Decryption key for Apple iOS Secure Enclave Processor firmware revealed (Help Net Security)
2017-08-18 15:43

A hacker that goes by the handle “xerub” has apparently figured out the decryption key for Apple’s Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware, and made it available online: key is fully grown...

Hacker Publishes iOS Secure Enclave Firmware Decryption Key (Threatpost)
2017-08-18 00:32

A hacker identified only as xerub published the decryption key unlocking the iOS Secure Enclave Processor.

Gmail for iOS Adds Anti-Phishing Feature that Warns of Suspicious Links (The Hackers News)
2017-08-14 09:00

Phishing — is an older style of cyber-attack but remains one of the most common and efficient attack vectors for attackers, as a majority of banking malware and various ransomware attacks begin...

Google wants iOS Gmail users to think twice about following suspicious links (Help Net Security)
2017-08-14 02:27

Google has announced the rollout of new anti-phishing checks for the iOS Gmail app: in less than two weeks, all users will be confronted with two warnings if they attempt to follow a suspicious...

Apple Patches BroadPwn Bug in iOS 10.3.3 (Threatpost)
2017-07-20 18:08

Apple released iOS 10.3.3 Wednesday that serves as a cumulative patch update for multiple vulnerabilities including the high-profile BroadPwn bug.

Cisco Patches Publicly Disclosed SNMP Vulnerabilities in IOS, IOS XE (Threatpost)
2017-07-14 15:01

Cisco patched nine publicly disclosed remote code execution vulnerabilities in the SNMP subsystem running in its IOS and IOS XE software.