Security News

Jamf acquires Digita Security to enhance endpoint protection for Mac
2019-08-01 23:00

Jamf announced its acquisition of Digita Security, creators of enterprise-grade, purpose-built endpoint protection solutions designed to protect Mac users from malicious activities and threats,...

Malvertising Campaigns Skirt Ad Blockers, Serve Up Mac Malware
2019-07-31 20:43

The RIG exploit kit and Safari redirects are both in the adversaries' bag of tricks.

It's 2019 and you can still pwn an iPhone with a website: Apple patches up iOS, Mac bugs in July security hole dump
2019-07-23 01:52

20 WebKit flaws among latest batch of bug fixes On Monday Apple released a fresh round of security fixes for a load of its operating systems and applications.…

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.

Brilliant Boston boffins blow big borehole in Bluetooth's ballyhooed barricades: MAC addy randomization broken
2019-07-12 20:31

Scrambling addresses can't always hide you from stalkers, say eggheads A team of US academics have proposed a simple method to defeat the Bluetooth LE standard's anti-tracking measures.…

Mac Zoom Web Server Allows for Remote Code Execution
2019-07-12 15:28

The web server that the Zoom Client installs on Macs can be abused to execute code remotely, security researchers have discovered.  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

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.…

Silent Mac update nukes dangerous webserver installed by Zoom
2019-07-10 23:50

Fix also requires users to confirm they want to join a Zoom conference.

Zoom flaw could force Mac users into meetings, expose video feed
2019-07-09 16:28

Its local web server reportedly also automatically reinstalls Zoom if a user removes the app and joins a meeting.