A security expert has found a vulnerability on iOS devices that allows malware to be installed via AirDrop.
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iOS 9 boosts iPhone 6s and iPad Pro security with improved 2FA
Apple has announced that iOS 9 will launch on September 16th. The updated operating system will have even greater security features, including a stronger passcode and improved 2FA.
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Why Apple security myths pervade
Last week I received an email from our IT Crowd reminding me (and others) to please update our iPhones to the new iOS version 8.4.1 immediately, for security reasons. Apparently, a zero-day sandbox violation from earlier in the year was finally being fixed by Apple with this update – yet Apple’s notification said only “improvements and fixes to Apple Music.”
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KeyRaider Steals More Than 225.000 Apple Accounts
If you own an iPhone and it’s jailbroken you might want to be extra careful when it comes to where you download your apps or the KeyRaider malware might get you. Or your credentials for that matter.
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Ins0mnia Will Let Your Apps Run Forever …
What if you wanted to terminate a malicious app but it would continue to run and run and run and run?
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iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple
Apple has resolved a serious security vulnerability known as Ins0mnia in its latest update.
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Inside the Unpatched OS X Vulnerabilities
Italian researcher Luca Todesco explains how exploiting two vulnerabilities in OS X gain enable root access for a hacker. He won’t, however, say why he went public with details and exploit code before Apple patched.
Apple releases major security updates
Significant issues evident in Apple products have been patched with a raft of new updates.
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Apple Patches Critical OS X DYLD Flaw in Monster Update
Apple released hordes of patches for OS X, iOS, Safari and iOS Server, including fixes for the DYLD vulnerability disclosed in July.
How to stop pervy pics popping up on your iPhone
Don’t be cyber-flashed by a pervert. Make sure that your iOS device’s AirDrop settings are configured properly to protect your eyes from unpleasantness.
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