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Mobile, Mobile security

Kaspersky reveals previously unknown hardware ‘feature’ exploited in iPhone attacks

December 28, 2023

Via: The Register

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has exposed a previously unknown “feature” in Apple iPhones that allowed malware to bypass hardware-based memory protection. Addressed as CVE-2023-38606, which was patched in July 2023, the issue affected iPhones running iOS versions […]


Mobile, Mobile security

Experts reveal more info on this dangerous hacking tactic targeting your iPhone

October 25, 2023

Via: TechRadar

Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have revealed more details on TriangleDB, a piece of malware that targeted a zero-day vulnerability recently discovered in the iOS operating system. In a detailed technical writeup, Kaspersky said the malware contains at least four different […]


Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities

Apple squashes security bugs after iPhone flaws exploited by Predator spyware

September 22, 2023

Via: The Register

Apple emitted patches this week to close security holes that have been exploited in the wild by commercial spyware. The updates, which were issued yesterday and should be installed as soon as possible if not already, address as many as […]


Mobile, Mobile security

FBI warns about scams that lure you in as a mobile beta-tester

August 16, 2023

Via: Naked Security

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has just published an official public service announcement headlined with with a very specific warning: Cybercriminals Targeting Victims through Mobile Beta-Testing Applications. The Feds didn’t go as far as naming any specific vendors […]


Mobile, Mobile security

Bitdefender enhances security for iOS devices with Scam Alert

August 16, 2023

Via: Help Net Security

Bitdefender has launched an advanced security feature for iOS users, Scam Alert. The new technology protects users from phishing scams delivered through SMS/MMS messages and calendar invites. Layered on top of existing protection in Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS, Scam […]


Mobile, Mobile security

Mystery iPhone update patches against iOS 16 mail crash-attack

October 11, 2022

Via: Naked Security

We use Apple’s Mail app all day, every day for handling work and personal email, including a plentiful supply of very welcome Naked Security comments, questions, article ideas, typo reports, podcast suggestions and much more. We’ve always found the Mail […]


Mobile, Mobile security

novoShield launches iPhone phishing protection app on the App Store

September 14, 2022

Via: Help Net Security

novoShield emerged from stealth, launching its iPhone phishing protection app on the App Store. The company’s cybersecurity solution for mobile devices provides everyone – from individual users to businesses of any size – with the technology they need to combat […]


Mobile, Mobile security

iMobie AnyUnlock 2.0 enables users to solve iOS password issues

September 1, 2022

Via: Help Net Security

iMobie released AnyUnlock 2.0, a more complete, secure, and instant iPhone password unlocker. It integrates 12 features for users to solve all iOS password issues, like Unlock Screen Passcode, Bypass MDM, Bypass iCloud Activation, Unlock Apple ID, Remove SIM Lock, […]


Mobile, Mobile security

Digital State IDs Start Rollouts Despite Privacy Concerns

September 2, 2021

Via: Threat Post

Apple has unveiled the first eight states that will roll out digital IDs and drivers licenses on its mobile devices, despite critics’ concerns that the introduction of purely digital forms of identification will raise privacy, security and equanimity issues. Arizona […]


Privacy protection, Security

Apple Revives Encryption Debate With Move on Child Exploitation

August 9, 2021

Via: Security Week

The iPhone maker said its initiative would “help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them, and limit the spread of child sexual abuse material.” The move represents a major shift for Apple, which has […]


Mobile, Mobile security, Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities

Apple Patches Recent iPhone Jailbreak Zero-Day

June 2, 2020

Via: Security Week

Tracked as CVE-2020-9859, the vulnerability was found in the iOS kernel and it can allow an application to achieve unsandboxed, kernel-level code execution. An exploit for the issue was added to the unc0ver 5.0 jailbreak utility, which was released to […]


Mobile, Mobile security

iPhones now work as physical security keys for Google services

January 16, 2020

Via: Hot for Security

As multi-factor authentication becomes ubiquitous across all digital services, Google is adding a new safety net for security-conscientious iPhone owners. Apple customers can now use their shiny smartphones as security keys to access Google services securely. The latest update to […]


Cyber-crime, Malware, Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

eGobbler infects more than 1 billion ads in worldwide campaign

October 4, 2019

Via: Hot for Security

The eGobbler malvertising threat actor has made a return, this time exploiting a WebKit vulnerability used primarily by iPhone’s Safari browser. Security researchers from Confiant estimate up to 1.16 billion impressions have been compromised since the start of the latest […]


Hacker, Mobile, Mobile security, Threats & Malware

Hacker publicly releases Jailbreak for iOS version 12.4

August 20, 2019

Via: Security Affairs

A public Jailbreak for iPhones in was released by a hacker, it is an exceptional event because it is the first in years. According to Motherboard, that first reported the news, Apple accidentally unpatched a flaw it had already fixed […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

AT&T workers bribed to install malware on company network and unlock iPhones

August 8, 2019

Via: Hot for Security

The US government has extradited 34-year-old Muhammad Fahd from Hong Kong and charged him for his part in a criminal scheme that is said to have cost AT&T millions of dollars. Fahd, a citizen of Pakistan, is alleged to have […]


Network security, Vulnerabilities

Disable FaceTime, a bug lets you hear a person’s audio before he answers

January 29, 2019

Via: Security Affairs

iPhone, iPad, or Mac users might disable FaceTime to avoid being spied through their devices. Experts warn that it is possible to call someone via FaceTime and listen via the microphone of their devices before they accept or reject the […]


Application security, Mobile security

Avast launches mobile security app for iPhone users

November 22, 2018

Via: Help Net Security

Avast launched Avast Mobile Security for iOS users. Available in both a free and a premium version, Avast Mobile Security delivers all the protection iPhone and iPad users need, including guarding their identity, browsing safely and privately, connecting to secure […]


Mobile security, Network security

Apple says nothing as Apple ID accounts mysteriously locked down

November 15, 2018

Via: Hot for Security

Has someone been trying to hack into a large number of Apple ID accounts? That’s one of the theories circulating after a significant number of iPhone owners woke up on Tuesday to discover that their handsets were displaying a message […]


Mobile security, Network security

Even with the latest iOS 12 update, your iPhone’s lockscreen is unsafe

October 3, 2018

Via: Hot for Security

Once again, a way of bypassing the iPhone’s passcode lock to expose users’ photos and contacts has been discovered. Jose Rodriguez, who has uncovered vulnerabilities in iOS’s lock screen security on a number of occasions in the past, has produced […]


Mobile security

Apple Steps Up Encryption to Thwart Police Cracking of iPhones

June 14, 2018

Via: Security Week

Apple said Wednesday it was strengthening encryption on its iPhones to thwart police efforts to unlock handsets without legitimate authorization. The move by Apple, the latest in an ongoing clash with law enforcement, comes amid reports of growing use of […]