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. Click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.

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The Verge

MAY 20, 2021

Apple’s software engineering head Craig Federighi had a tricky task in the Epic v. Apple trial : explaining why the Mac’s security wasn’t good enough for the iPhone. Mac computers have an official Apple App Store, but they also allow downloading software from the internet or a third-party store. The first is scale.

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Network World

APRIL 28, 2017

A new malware program that targets macOS users is capable of spying on encrypted browser traffic to steal sensitive information. The new program, dubbed OSX/Dok by researchers from Check Point Software Technologies, was distributed via email phishing campaigns to users in Europe.

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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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The Verge

APRIL 8, 2021

New filings show both sides’ legal strategies at work On May 3rd, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will finally have its day in court, forcing Apple to defend kicking Fortnite off the iOS App Store last year. The heart of the case is the so-called App Store tax — a 30 percent surcharge Apple collects on purchases made through the App Store.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. Microsoft promptly reported the issue to Apple, resulting in the release of security updates to address the vulnerability. Occasionally, even those built-in protections are breached.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Software that billions rely on to access critical information and services online is being subjected to an onslaught of sophisticated cyber espionage attempts. Apple, Mozilla, and Microsoft have likewise addressed multiple critical browser vulnerabilities and active Zero-Days impacting Safari, Firefox, and Edge respectively this year.

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Vox

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Some say Apple’s App Store is a monopoly. Apple says it’s just giving customers what they want. Over the next few weeks, we’ll cover what’s happening with Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Apple is facing growing scrutiny for the tight control it has over so much of the mobile-first, app-centric world it created.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This time they discovered something new, something that led to an urgent patch for iPhones and some other Apple devices. The exploit, which we call FORCEDENTRY, targets Apple’s image rendering library, and was effective against Apple iOS, MacOS and WatchOS devices. We urge readers to immediately update all Apple devices.".

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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Every single electronic device with a microprocessor, operating system, and memory is susceptible to malware. In fact, there are so many types of malware— from logic bombs to ransomware—that the definitions and classifications are mind-bogglingly complex and often overlap based on a threat actor's intent. The answer might surprise you.

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The Verge

MAY 25, 2021

Apple case , finishing up just over three weeks of in-court proceedings that gave an unprecedented look at how Apple manages the iOS App Store. I’ve sketched Phil Schiller two or three times now in the Apple v. I always love hearing him talk about the history of Apple. I make a mental note to always update my software!

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Venture Beast

JUNE 30, 2020

A rare piece of Mac ransomware looks like extra CrashReporter or Google Software Update OS processes, but is actually locking up files for a paid ransom. Read More.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 5, 2022

A new report shows that the company’s most notorious malware, Pegasus, was used to hack the iPhone of a Jordanian journalist in December. NSO Group, the creepy spyware firm known for selling its services to authoritarian governments throughout the world, is in trouble again. The hack occurred several weeks after… Read more.

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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

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 If Apple and Google lower their fees on payments, Epic will pass along the savings to players.” (You Apple has gone crazy.

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The Verge

APRIL 26, 2021

Apple has just released macOS 11.3, It’s probably worth updating your Mac to it as soon as you can — not only because it comes with some new features, including improvements for running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs and updates to Apple Music and Podcasts, but it also fixes a major security flaw. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

Microsoft is launching a preview version of its antivirus software for Android today. The software giant revealed that Windows Defender was making its way to both iOS and Android earlier this year , but didn’t fully detail what to expect. Microsoft’s antivirus software for Android.

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GeekWire

AUGUST 24, 2021

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are among the tech executives who’ve been invited to participate in a White House cybersecurity meeting on Wednesday with President Joe Biden, according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. GeekWire File Photo).

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on vulnerable servers, giving an attacker the ability to import malware that would completely compromise machines. A blog post from application security company LunaSec claimed that gaming platform Steam and Apple’s iCloud had already been found to be vulnerable.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In order to lower the risk of such a breach, it’s wise to put security protocols in place and map the process out on in a step-by-step format via workflow management software for the entire organization to see. Install malware protection software. Mobile malware used to be uncommon, but its popularity is growing.

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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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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

Till some time ago, Flash was the software of choice for creating videos and animations. 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.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

“Hacker” referred to people who explored the limits of computer technology and found ways to modify or improve computer hardware and software. The Creeper virus was not designed to cause harm, but it marked the beginning of a new era in computer security, where malicious software could be used to cause significant damage.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In addition to the end-to-end encryption issue, the FTC also said in its complaint that Zoom had stored unencrypted meeting recordings on its servers for up to 60 days and compromised the security of some users when it “secretly” installed software called ZoomOpener last year.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Even IT giants such as GoDaddy, Apple, and Google weren’t spared from cyber attacks. Cloud – your software and computing resources are stored, managed, and communicated in the cloud. According to Malware Bytes, the PCP or Pretty Good Privacy is a good example of asymmetric encryption key that can crack almost anything.

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Tech Republic

JULY 3, 2023

Remove junk, old caches, and unwanted apps with a click with CleanMyMac X, a powerful tool for restoring your Apple machine to full speed. The post Get your Mac working faster with CleanMyMac X for $62.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Information technology is the use of any tech devices, infrastructure, software and processes to create and process, store, secure and exchange all forms of digital data. Our articles are typically focused on software recommendations, business, security, interesting topics and search engine optimization and marketing. CIO Dashboard.

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Galido

JULY 20, 2018

With Android, the user has to choose between many brands that use Google software and between different price and quality options. 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.

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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. masquerades as a cracking tool for commercial software like Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Microsoft Office for Mac and is being distributed as a bittorrent download. The program was named OSX/Filecoder.E OSX/Filecoder.E

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