Apple has unveiled a comprehensive security system called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) that represents a five-year engineering effort to combat sophisticated cyberattacks targeting individual users through memory corruption vulnerabilities. The technology is built into Apple’s new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air devices, as well as the A19 and A19 Pro chips. It combines custom-designed hardware…
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WhatsApp 0-Day Exploited in Attacks on Targeted iOS and macOS Users
WhatsApp has patched a critical 0-day (CVE-2025-55177) that allowed zero-click spyware attacks on iOS and Mac users. The…
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NICKNAME: Zero-Click iMessage Exploit Targeted Key Figures in US, EU
iVerify’s NICKNAME discovery reveals a zero-click iMessage flaw exploited in targeted attacks on US & EU high-value individuals…
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Apple reportedly plans to hike prices of upcoming iPhones
Apple is planning to increase the prices of its iPhone lineup set to launch this autumn, though it is trying not to make it seem as if the hikes are connected to the U.S.’ tariffs on imports from China, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company is considering instead linking the price…
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Despite paying $900M in tariffs, Apple’s Tim Cook isn’t announcing price increases — yet
“We’re very engaged on the tariff discussions, Apple CEO Tim Cook said. “On the pricing piece, we have nothing to announce today.”
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Still Using an Older Version of iOS or iPadOS? Update Now to Patch These Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Apple has also fixed vulnerabilities in iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5, as well as its recently released iOS 18.4.
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.4 With New Languages, Emojis & Apple Intelligence in the EU
Apple’s iOS 18.4 lets EU users choose default navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, complying with the Digital Markets Act for more competition and user control.
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iPhone-Android: A Major Privacy Upgrade is Coming Soon
This breakthrough will finally allow secure, encrypted messaging between different mobile platforms.
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Apple reportedly considered building the iPhone 17 Air without ports
After reporting in January that Apple is adding an “Air” option to its iPhone lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is offering more details about the upcoming slimmer iPhone. The iPhone 17 Air will launch this fall, Gurman says — and like the MacBook Air, it will be thinner than standard models, while combining high-end and low-end…
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Are your iPhone or MacBook hacked?
Understanding Common Misconceptions Digital security is a growing concern, and many Apple users suspect their iPhones or MacBooks have been hacked. However, in most cases, these fears stem from new features, security alerts, or misinterpretations of system behaviour rather than actual cyberattacks. This article explores common reasons why people believe their Apple devices are compromised…
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Are your iPhone or MacBook hacked?
Understanding Common Misconceptions Digital security is a growing concern, and many Apple users suspect their iPhones or MacBooks have been hacked. However, in most cases, these fears stem from new features, security alerts, or misinterpretations of system behaviour rather than actual cyberattacks. This article explores common reasons why people believe their Apple devices are compromised…
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling
Lockdown Mode is an “extreme protection” feature that’s good for at-risk users, but its notifications are increasingly confusing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How to get rid of the new Apple Mail redesign
There are three inevitabilities in life: death, taxes, and tech platforms making design changes that are universally disliked. The latest victim to this phenomenon is the Apple Mail app, which got a major redesign in iOS 18. This update is also rolling out on iPads and MacBooks. The new Apple Mail design separates emails into…
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Spyzie stalkerware is spying on thousands of Android and iPhone users
Another little-known phone monitoring outfit has quietly amassed half a million customers, whose email addresses are now in Have I Been Pwned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Apple iPhone 16e review: An A18 chip and Apple Intelligence for $599
Apple delivered its latest budget handset, the $599 iPhone 16e, without pomp. There was no big event in person, nor was there one online. No journalists scrambled through hoards of colleagues to snap photos of the phone. Instead, CEO Tim Cook tweeted out that new hardware was on the way, days before Apple announced the…
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Apple’s $599 iPhone 16e adds AI, ditches the fingerprint scanner
As anticipated, Apple revealed the long-awaited iPhone SE refresh Tuesday. The fourth generation device arrives three years after the last major update to the budget-minded smartphone. This one arrives with a twist, however. The SE branding has been dropped to keep the device more inline with the company’s flagships. The new iPhone 6e starts at…
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Tim Cook teases Apple product news for February 19 — likely the iPhone SE
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X Thursday to tease “the newest member of the family,” set to arrive February 19. The safe money is on a fourth generation iPhone SE. The budget-minded handset had previously been tipped for a potential release a week prior, but we got new Beats headphones instead. It’s been three…
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Apple fixes iPhone and iPad bug used in an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’
Unknown attackers may have exploited a zero-day bug to access data on locked phones, according to Apple. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2 on February 11
Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro headphones as early as February 11, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The announcement is likely to be on the smaller side, given that the company has not yet issued invites for either an in-person or virtual event. A new iPhone SE would mark the fourth…
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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks
Speculation about the iOS 18.3.1 release has surfaced. This includes a related Starlink connectivity rumor.
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How to Lock Apps on iPad
Set your iPad into kiosk mode and pass it around without worrying about someone opening other apps or accessing unwanted content through an accessibility feature called Guided Access. Learning how to apps on iPad using the Guided Access ensures better security and control over device usage.
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SLAP/FLOP: Apple Silicon’s ‘Son of Spectre’ Critical Flaws
Watch this: Want more “speculative execution” bugs? You’re gonna be in a great mood all day. The post SLAP/FLOP: Apple Silicon’s ‘Son of Spectre’ Critical Flaws appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw affecting all devices
The zero-day bug was fixed in iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, Apple Watches and Vision Pro headsets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How to switch off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad and Mac
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn off and disable Apple Intelligence from your devices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Truecaller brings real-time caller ID to iPhone users
Truecaller for iOS has been updated with live caller ID support for its premium iPhone users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Apple may add an iPhone Air to its lineup
Apple’s next major iPhone upgrade will include a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This seems like an obvious way to expand the lineup, given Apple’s success with the Air moniker for thinner MacBooks and iPads (I’m currently typing these words on my MacBook Air), and could be more…
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Why Apple sends spyware victims to this nonprofit security lab
Before the elections, the cybersecurity team of U.S. vice president and then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris reached out to Apple asking for help, according to Forbes, after a tool that’s designed to detect spyware on iPhones flagged anomalies on two devices belonging to campaign staffers. Apple declined to forensically analyze the phones, per Forbes. The company’s…
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CISA pushes guide for high-value targets to secure mobile devices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency unveiled a detailed set of guidelines Wednesday to safeguard the mobile communications of high-value government targets in the wake of the ongoing Salt Typhoon telecom breach. The guide aims to help both political and federal leadership harden their communications and avoid any data interception by the Chinese-linked espionage group.…
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How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
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How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
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How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
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How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
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How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…