Security News

Most Sophisticated iPhone Hack Ever Exploited Apple's Hidden Hardware Feature
2023-12-28 11:19

The Operation Triangulation spyware attacks targeting Apple iOS devices leveraged never-before-seen exploits that made it possible to even bypass pivotal hardware-based security protections...

iPhone Triangulation attack abused undocumented hardware feature
2023-12-27 14:14

The Operation Triangulation spyware attacks targeting iPhone devices since 2019 leveraged undocumented features in Apple chips to bypass hardware-based security protections. The discovery and use of obscure hardware features likely reserved for debugging and factory testing to launch spyware attacks against iPhone users suggest that a sophisticated threat actor conducted the campaign.

New iPhone Security Features to Protect Stolen Devices
2023-12-27 12:01

When Stolen Device Protection is turned on, Face ID or Touch ID authentication is required for additional actions, including viewing passwords or passkeys stored in iCloud Keychain, applying for a new Apple Card, turning off Lost Mode, erasing all content and settings, using payment methods saved in Safari, and more. No passcode fallback is available in the event that the user is unable to complete Face ID or Touch ID authentication.

Apple emergency updates fix recent zero-days on older iPhones
2023-12-11 19:28

Apple has issued emergency security updates to backport patches for two actively exploited zero-day flaws to older iPhones and some Apple Watch and Apple TV models. Today, Apple addressed the zero-days in iOS 16.7.3, iPadOS 16.7.3, tvOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 with improved input validation and locking.

Warning for iPhone Users: Experts Warn of Sneaky Fake Lockdown Mode Attack
2023-12-05 14:58

A new "post-exploitation tampering technique" can be abused by malicious actors to visually deceive a target into believing that their Apple iPhone is running in Lockdown Mode when it's actually...

Apple slaps patch on WebKit holes in iPhones and Macs amid fears of active attacks
2023-12-01 21:31

Apple has issued emergency fixes to plug security flaws in iPhones, iPads, and Macs that may already be under attack. iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.

How to Associate an Apple ID with a Second New or Reset iPhone
2023-11-09 16:38

The steps in this guide describe the process of associating an iPhone with an Apple ID when using iOS 17 on both your first iPhone and a second iPhone. There are many reasons you might associate your Apple ID with a second brand new iPhone or even an older iPhone that has been restored to the default factory settings.

Crashing iPhones with a Flipper Zero
2023-11-06 14:45

The Flipper Zero is an incredibly versatile hacking device. Now it can be used to in its vicinity by sending it a never-ending stream of pop-ups.

How to Associate an Apple ID with a Second iPhone That Has Completed Setup
2023-10-30 16:36

Learn how to easily associate an Apple ID with a second iPhone to access all your apps, media and iCloud services seamlessly with this step-by-step guide. There are several reasons you might use two iPhones with the same Apple ID. You might link a second iPhone to your Apple ID to permit sharing files, contacts, calendar information, photos, videos and similar information with a business partner or spouse.

Apple drops urgent patch against obtuse TriangleDB iPhone malware
2023-10-26 21:15

Apple pushed several security fixes on Wednesday, including one for all iPhone and iPads used before September last year that has already been exploited by cyber snoops. This is the second patch that Apple has issued to fix the vulnerability.