Security News

Tricky VPN-busting bug lurks in iOS, Android, Linux distros, macOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, say university eggheads
2019-12-06 05:01

OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2/IPSec also vulnerable to unmasking flaw, we're told A bug in the way Unix-flavored systems handle TCP connections could put VPN users at risk of having their encrypted...

Lazarus group goes back to the Apple orchard with new macOS trojan
2019-12-05 00:28

In-memory malware a first for suspected Nork hacking crew The Lazarus group, which has been named as one of North Korea's state-sponsored hacking teams, has been found to be using new tactics to...

Encrypted Emails on macOS Found Stored in Unprotected Way
2019-11-11 13:01

Apple is investigating an issue raised by a Mac specialist discovered to be storing emails that are supposed to be S/MIME-encrypted as readable files.

Apple props up macOS Catalina with 10.15.1 update
2019-11-01 15:01

A vocal minority of the committed Apple base has been quick to express dissatisfaction at the move to Catalina from macOS 10.14 Mojave.

Apple releases fresh security updates for macOS, iOS
2019-10-31 11:38

In the last few days, Apple has staggered security updates for many of its products, including the recently unveiled macOS Catalina. Safari, tvOS, iPadOS, iOS, iCloud, iTunes updates The Safari...

While Apple fanbois rage at Catalina, iGiant quietly drops iOS and macOS security patches
2019-10-30 16:53

RCEs and all sorts of other vulns plugged, so get installing Apple has released patches for the hated macOS Catalina – but not to fix the operating system's UI failures. These are security updates...

Apple Patches Tens of Vulnerabilities in macOS Catalina, iOS 13
2019-10-30 14:43

Security updates released by Apple this week for iOS 13 and macOS Catalina 10.15 address roughly 40 vulnerabilities, including issues that affect both operating systems. read more

Phony Company Used to Plant macOS Malware: Report
2019-10-16 21:03

Malware Designed to Infect Devices of Cryptocurrency Exchange EmployeesSecurity researchers have found that a hacking group, which may have North Korean ties, recently created a phony company...

Week in review: Umasking cybercriminals, improving incident response, macOS Catalina security
2019-10-13 14:35

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Winning the security fight: Tips for organizations and CISOs If you ask Matthew Rosenquist, a former Cybersecurity...

7-Year-Old Critical RCE Flaw Found in Popular iTerm2 macOS Terminal App
2019-10-09 18:49

A 7-year-old critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in iTerm2 macOS terminal emulator app—one of the most popular open source replacements for Mac's built-in terminal...