Security News

macOS High Sierra Update Patches Keychain Access Flaw
2017-10-06 09:06

An update released on Thursday by Apple for its macOS High Sierra operating system patches two vulnerabilities, including one that allows malicious applications to steal passwords from the...

Apple macOS High Sierra Bug Exposes Passwords of Encrypted APFS Volumes As Hint
2017-10-06 01:24

A severe programming error has been discovered in Apple's latest macOS High Sierra 10.13 that exposes passwords of encrypted Apple File System (APFS) volumes in plain text. Reported by Matheus...

macOS High Sierra Leaks APFS Volume Passwords via Hint
2017-10-05 15:13

A developer from Brazil noticed that the recently launched macOS High Sierra 10.13 operating system leaks the passwords for encrypted Apple File System (APFS) volumes via the password hint. read more

macOS High Sierra Available—And Vulnerable to Keychain Attack
2017-09-26 18:00

Researcher Patrick Wardle has discovered a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker to dump passwords in plaintext from the macOS Keychain. The vulnerability is in macOS High Sierra, Sierra...

macOS High Sierra is now available
2017-09-26 12:30

Apple macOS High Sierra is now available as a free update from the Mac App Store, and it supports all Macs introduced in late 2009 or later. Apple File System (APFS) APFS is a new, advanced...

Apple macOS High Sierra Exploit Lets Hackers Steal Keychain Passwords in Plaintext
2017-09-26 02:23

Apple yesterday rolled out a new version of its macOS operating system, dubbed High Sierra 10.13—a few hours before an ex-NSA hacker publicly disclosed the details of a critical vulnerability that...

Mirai malware is infecting Sierra Wireless cellular network equipment (Help Net Security)
2016-10-17 15:00

AirLink cellular gateway devices by Sierra Wireless are being infected by the infamous Mirai malware. Sierra Airlink models LS300, GX400, GX/ES440, GX/ES450, and RV50 are listed as vulnerable....