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macOS had a vulnerability that Lockdown Mode wouldn't defeatFollowing Apple's patching of the issue, Microsoft has revealed it discovered a way to bypass Gatekeeper in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/…
... even Lockdown Mode to run malware. Lockdown Mode enhances iPhone security ... vector for initial access by malware and other threats and could ... -
2022 in review: AppleInsider's favorite articles of the yearA lot happened in 2022. With 2022 nearly behind us, it's time to take a look back at the year and share with you what was the favorite articles that …
... had the least amount of malware infections in 2022, which is ... from malware Apple's Mac operating system even beat Linux in malware ... the most popular platform for malware, at 54%. The numbers are ... -
Apple's App Store changed the software world 17 years ago<p>On this day in 2008, the still-new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iPhone?utm_medium=social&utm_source=ai_forums">iPhone</a> gained a…
... Store's processes that prevent malware being distributed to millions of ... -
Apple extends Chinese censorship to Hong Kong usersHong Kong Apple users claim <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/Safari">Safari</a> briefly blocked global code site GitLab, seemingly because it…
... from websites that may contain malware or other issues, and it ... -
Microsoft integrates ChatGPT into its Bing & Edge productsMicrosoft has announced an upgraded version of its Bing search engine and Edge browser that integrates the ChatGPT chatbot. <div align="center"><i…
... have used it to create malware, and students have used it ... -
macOS & iOS bug could start a new wave of exploitsWhile immediate issues arising from new class of bugs that can beat the strict code signing of macOS and <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios…
... infect an iPhone with Pegasus malware. After analyzing the details of ... -
The LastPass hack saga just keeps getting worseFollowing a data breach disclosure that has stretched on for months, LastPass says the same attacker hacked an employee's computer and stole a decryp…
... threat actor to implant keylogger malware," LastPass wrote. "The threat actor ... -
UK antitrust case versus Apple's browser dominance dies on a technicalityThe UK antitrust authority's bid to investigate Apple's browser dominance on iOS has been stopped before it really got going -- but not because of th…
... at malware as an example, and Android has 47 times more malware ... -
Reminder: using Chrome on a Mac defeats Apple's privacy featuresChrome is a perfectly functional web browser, but it and Google's other services deceptively obscure their incredibly deep data-collation and monetiz…
... . However, "annoy-ware" and even malware exist as a risk -- from ... -
Don't recharge your iPhone using public USB ports, FBI warnsThe FBI has again warned the public against using public USB ports to recharge an <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" dat…
... public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices ... public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices ... -
LockBit ransomware is now targeting Macs for the first timeThe LockBit ransomware group has seemingly started to target <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a>, fo…
... the discovery of the first malware build intended to infect Macs ... a number of years, using malware to attack high-profile institutions ... organization has repeatedly used its malware to attack Windows and other ... -
Apple triumphant in Epic Games 'Fortnite' antitrust appealApple has won its appeal in Epic Games' appeal over the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/app-store" title="App Store" data-kpt="1">App Store<…
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Jamf updates add secure logins & safe internet access for enterprise customersJamf held a special event to announce updates that help IT teams deploy <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac" title="Mac" data-kpt="1">Mac</a…
... with basic identity management and malware protection, while the Business plan ... -
Apple blocked over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions & 1.7 million bogus apps in 2022Apple has successfully prevented over $2 billion of potentially fraudulent transactions within the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/app-store…
... and are free from known malware. On average, the review team ... -
Russia claims Apple is helping US spy on thousands of iPhone usersRussia says that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on Russian officials and civilians using <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside…
... unknown malware to access these backdoors. It's not clear why malware ... -
Apple denies spying on Russia for the USApple flat-out denies the claim by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) that it made backdoors into <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios" …
... Security Agency (NSA) could use malware to infect several thousand Russian ... -
Craig Federighi outlines iOS 17 privacy & Apple's stance on AI<p>Along with the software and hardware announcements at <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/wwdc" title="WWDC" data-kpt="1">WWDC</a>, Apple exe…
... protect specific users from ongoing malware attacks. That feature is coming ... -
Apple petitions Supreme Court to over-rule 'Fortnite' lawsuit<p>Apple is taking its battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court with the intention to reverse a ruling from the Court of Appeals that affects…
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Apple adds a new security section to its enterprise site<p>Apple has added a brand new section to its enterprise website to promote its built-in security efforts like encryption, FileVault, and much more. …
... promotes built-in protections from malware and viruses, including app notarization ... -
Apple fixes two exploited vulnerabilities in iOS 16.6 security update<p>Apple's security updates in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-16" title="iOS 16" data-kpt="1">iOS 16.6</a> and iPadOS 16.6 fix vulnerab…
... iOS 15.7.1." The malware was publicly reported on June ... -
Ransomware attackers are targeting US healthcare and education services<p>The USA is now seeing more ransomware attacks than the next 22 most-affected countries combined, according to a new report that expects the number…
... criminals, so the use of malware that a user may be ... -
Today's Hacker interest in macOS ten times that of 2019<p>Hackers are now more inclined to attack <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos" title="macOS" data-kpt="1">macOS</a> than ever before, acc…
... malware distribution, exploit development, macOS Gatekeeper bypass attacks, and macOS-specific malware ... been advertised for millions and malware for thousands of dollars versus ... -
Bugs in macOS Background Task Manager keeps apps hidden<p>The Background Task Manager in <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-ventura" title="macOS Ventura" data-kpt="1">macOS Ventura</a> isn't …
... up, potentially helping to thwart malware. However, a Defcon presentation ... yet easily bypassed by malware. Patrick Wardle outlined how ... so poorly that any malware that's somewhat sophisticated ... do, and that consequently, "malware can still persist in ... -
macOS Sonoma could be locked down with XProtect behavioral security<p>Apple could make <a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sonoma" title="macOS Sonoma" data-kpt="1">macOS Sonoma</a> more proactive when it …
... it comes to scanning for malware, with a malicious behavior- ... getting closer to going live. Malware illustration Apple's XProtect is ... code on a Mac for malware. Initial iterations of XProtect ... rather than actively dealing with malware issues. Now, it appears ... -
Apple warns Russian journalists of Pegasus iPhone infections<p>Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor …
... the latest reporting on the malware-based tool, it is now ... -
Unity's self-sabotage with pricing will be a long-term problem for Apple<p>The goodwill that game engine developer Unity burnt over the last week with its bizarre and retroactive pricing demands are going to be a problem …
... own Windows Defender software as malware. IronSource rival AppLovin attempted to ... -
Sonoma puts the last nail in the coffin for PostScript on macOS<p>PostScript, the venerable page description language dating back to Macs in the '80s, has finally hit the end of the road in <a href="https://apple…
... effectively an image format, embedding malware inside a PostScript file could ... -
spywareHow do I know if there is spyware on my mac or is there spyware out there that works on mac? I use Liwewire and how do I know that there isn't spywa…
... -sharing program, installs numerous spyware/malware tag-a-longs, including New ... -
Warning to Windows users (Not a joke)I know a lot of people in AI have to use the other OS sometimes, so I thought I'd give a heads up.<br /> <br /> From The Screensavers:<br /> <br /> &…
reason #574 i'm really damn glad i'm not using XP. too bad about the malware in the new win2k service packs though. now i am without a windows machine. i guess this powerbook will just have to do. -
"Thank You" Virus eMailsI have gotten, at last count, 5 of the "Thank You" virus (?) eMails as "undelivered" from my ISP Earthlink. I am deleting them.…
... by this worm or other "malware." they couldn't have meant ...