The Verge

MAY 27, 2021

Apple proceedings kicked off, and the news has been relentless. 1] Apple keeps iMessage closed in order to sell more iPhones. 3] Apple pulled out all the stops to keep Netflix selling subscriptions on the iPhone. But for a while, Apple was willing to do just about anything to keep Netflix from giving in to the obvious economics.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2023

Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a Zero-Day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings. By default, your device automatically applies Rapid Security Responses.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 2, 2023

Once infected, the malware runs with root privileges, giving the attacker complete control over the device and user data. Cold times : At the same time as Kaspersky’s investigation, Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) intelligence and security agency has made claims that Apple is working with the NSA. or earlier.

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TechSpot

MARCH 24, 2021

For those unfamiliar with the term, fleeceware apps aren’t technically malware as they don’t contain malicious code, steal data, or attempt to hijack devices. This allows them to circumvent the Play Store and App Store vetting processes. What they do have, however, is obscenely high subscription fees, sometimes reaching over.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2021

In a new 16-page report, Apple has laid out its arguments against allowing sideloading iPhone apps, claiming the practice would make its phones less secure and trustworthy for users. David Cicilline (D-RI), chairman of the antitrust subcommittee, could force Apple to allow third-party app stores on its platform, Bloomberg notes.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Apple is suing NSO Group, the company most known for its ability to hack iPhones using previously un-discovered Zero-Day vulnerabilities. And Apple's Head of Security Engineering and Architecture was extremely blunt when he announced the lawsuit on Twitter. And that's why Apple is suing. And he didn't stop there.

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The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Next week, Epic Games and Apple will appear in court for a long-anticipated legal battle. Epic argues that Apple unfairly kicked its hit game Fortnite off the App Store last year, exercising an illegal monopoly over the ubiquitous iOS platform. Apple and Epic both filed revised tentative witness lists on April 26th.

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The Verge

MAY 7, 2021

Apple the trial for you! Roblox, explained Apple’s marketing manager Trystan Kosmynka, was an app. A screenshot of Roblox on the Apple App Store, as of May 7 at 8PM ET. But here’s the problem for Apple: if Roblox is a game, then it’s fairly easy for Epic to compare Fortnite to it. We went through it in exhaustive detail.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 15, 2024

Enterprises are allowed to use the models commercially, and for developers to create and distribute additional work on top of the base Llama models, but they’re not allowed to use Llama outputs to improve other LLMs unless they are themselves Llama derivatives. Many model developers are talking about using curated data,” she says.

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The Verge

AUGUST 13, 2020

The developer is quick to point out that it’s not a sale: these are new prices for the in-app currency in both the PC and console versions of the game. Currently, there are no savings if players use Apple and Google payment options, where Apple and Google collect an exorbitant 30 percent fee on all payments,” Epic says. “If

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Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

Apple’s ecosystem has been known for its closed, “walled garden” approach due to iOS sideloading restrictions. Due to new regulations, Apple will soon need to allow alternative app stores and the ability to sideload apps. Apple has traditionally had a very restrictive policy when it comes to sideloading apps on iOS.

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The Verge

AUGUST 13, 2020

Following its removal from the Apple App Store , Fortnite has also been kicked off of the Google Play Store for Android. What followed was a wild ride: Apple kicked Fortnite off the App Store, then Epic sued Apple, and finally there was an in-game video parodying Apple’s own 1984 commercial , positioning Apple itself as the monopolist.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Fixmo SafeWatch is now available for download from the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes store. Fixmo SafeWatch is designed to fill that void, giving individuals the tools they need to secure and protect their personal information, and guard against the increasingly common malware targeting mobile operating systems. STERLING, Va.–(BUSINESS

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Vox

AUGUST 20, 2020

Apple is facing increasing pressure to change its App Store practices. Apple’s App Store war against developers and its ongoing antitrust issues appear to be coming to a head. Apple, a $2 trillion company, has not only refused to consider changing its lucrative business model, but it’s also kicked Fortnite out of the App Store.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The PC attack surface is much wider; therefore, criminals develop malware that works on PCs because the payout is much higher. Macs are really no more secure than a PC, but for many years there just weren’t as many out there because of the expense of the hardware and other issues.

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The Verge

APRIL 15, 2022

Scam app hunter / developer Kosta Eleftheriou, known for catching egregious scams that make it past Apple’s review process, has once again brought attention to a new crop of shady apps being peddled through the App Store. UPDATE: This developer "Music Paradise, LLC" appears to be the exact same developer as "Groove Vibes".

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The Verge

MARCH 21, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine draws on, consequences are being felt by many parts of the technology sector, including open-source software development. In addition, various content and malicious code can be embedded in freely distributed libraries used for software development. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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The Verge

JUNE 7, 2021

Apple is warning fraudsters it’s coming for their entire accounts. Apple already had a section titled “5.6 Developer Code of Conduct” that warned devs not to “prey on users or attempt to rip off customers” among a laundry list of other bad behavior. These three sections of the Developer Code of Conduct are brand-new: 5.6.2

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When this Android package (APK) is installed, it discreetly places the SpyNote malware on the device, gaining access to Accessibility services. Stick to official app stores like Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store, which have security measures in place to screen apps for malware.

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Kitaboo

AUGUST 22, 2023

Besides, it could easily be misused by malware developers. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, withdrew support to Flash in its iOS platforms in 2012, given the numerous malfunctions that happened due to it. However, HTML5 includes media tags that allow developers to embed these files directly in the code.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Even IT giants such as GoDaddy, Apple, and Google weren’t spared from cyber attacks. Malware Bytes defines the symmetric key encryption using an illustration where two communicating computers must know the secret code to encrypt and decrypt information. Symmetric key encryption. Benefits of online encryption policy.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Google Safe Browsing is a technology used by Google's search engine, the Google Chrome browser, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Android to steer users away from websites that host malicious or deceptive content. Software developers can then plug into an API to integrate this list into their own applications.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

by the malware researchers from antivirus vendor ESET who found it. It is written in Apple's Swift programming language by what appears to be an inexperienced developer, judging from the many mistakes made in its implementation. The program was named OSX/Filecoder.E OSX/Filecoder.E

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.

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CTOvision

MARCH 8, 2017

In December, Evernote told customers it would start allowing employees to read some of their notes to help with training and developing its machine learning algorithms. In September, HP released what it billed as a security update to make sure its printers were safe from malware. Expectedly, backlash and swift and harsh.

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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Galido

MARCH 22, 2019

It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Apple lawsuit , and both sides lost. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers concluded that Apple wasn’t unfairly monopolizing the mobile app space with iOS or its in-app purchasing system, and she ordered Epic to pay damages for violating its developer agreement with Fortnite. Epic made 10 claims against Apple.

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Galido

JULY 20, 2018

In contrast, choosing iPhone is an easy choice in terms of product line; the models launched to the market by the Apple are few, numbered and classified in with a higher price tag. iOS users may swear on the ease of use of Apple products, while Android users may debate that Apple users just don’t know what they are doing.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. Securelist is a Kaspersky Lab web property focusing on malware, phishing, and the cybersecurity industry.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With a rise in malicious cybercrimes related to malware, CISA explains the reason for creating this catalog is to reduce risk related to the public and private sector, as well as protect the American people. Companies listed in the catalog include major tech companies such as Adobe, Apple, Cisco, Google, and so many more.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 12, 2022

Gabriel Sieben ruminates on the potential dangers of Microsoft Pluton , a new security chip co-developed by Microsoft and AMD. A “highly evasive” Linux malware named OrBit has emerged; see here for more details. Howard Oakley takes a look at virtualization on Apple silicon Macs. Servers/Hardware. This is pretty neat.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve got another collection of links to articles on networking, security, cloud, programming, and career development—hopefully you find something useful! This article on using osquery for behavioral detection of macOS malware was an interesting read. Welcome to Technology Short Take #164!

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The Investing Edge

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Tracking the term “cyber security” for the month of November, our Index found stories about Cyber Monday and secure online, as well as standard fare about malware threats rising and columns about proposed cyber legislation in the U.S. . – to monitor various enterprise IT trends and how often they’re being discussed.

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Scott Lowe

MAY 27, 2022

Researchers have uncovered a potential security flaw in Apple Silicon CPUs; more details in this 9to5Mac article. Vaughan-Nichols writes about the first malware discovered running on AWS Lambda. The state of virtualization on Apple Silicon hardware has seen a few developments in recent days and weeks. Servers/Hardware.

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