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Apple Addressed Two Zero-Day Flaws In Intel-based Macs

Besides releasing the zero-day patches for its Intel-based Macs, Apple also released fixes for its iPhones, iPads, and Apple Vision.

Atomic Stealer Again Targets Mac Via Fake Browser Updates

Atomic Mac stealer (AMOS) now targets macOS devices via fake Safari browser updates as part of the ClearFake social engineering campaign.

Apple fixes new WebKit zero-day exploited to hack iPhones, Macs

Apple has released emergency security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability used in attacks to hack iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Apple New Webkit Zero-day Flaw Used Actively Used in Attacks Against iPhones

Furthermore, Apple said that the bug "may have been actively exploited" against older versions in security bulletins published today for iOS/iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1.

Apple macOS Security Bypass Bug Could Allow Access To Private Data

Microsoft researcher discovered the macOS security bypass bug affecting the latest macOS Monterey too. Apple patched it with Monterey 12.1.

Microsoft Teams End-to-End Encryption Now ‘Generally Available’

Microsoft Teams desktop users can now get end-to-end encryption with the latest Windows and macOS client releases.

Google Caught Hackers Using a Mac Zero-Day Against Hong Kong Users

"The nature of the activity and targeting is consistent with a government backed actor," the Google researchers say.

Apple to Scan Every Device for Child Abuse Content

Apple has introduced a new feature in iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS that automatically scans data on every device for child abuse content.

Nasty macOS Malware XCSSET Now Targets Google Chrome, Telegram Software

Nasty macOS Malware XCSSET has once again been updated in order to steal sensitive data from a variety of apps, including Chrome and Telegram.

Apple security updates: iOS 14.7 fixes WiFiDemon flaw

Apple has released security updates for macOS Big Sur (11.5), Catalina (10.15) and Mojave (10.14), as well as iOS (14.7) and iPadOS (14.7).

MacOS malware steals Telegram accounts, Google Chrome data

Security researchers have published details about the method used by a strain of macOS malware to steal login information from multiple apps, enabling its operators to steal accounts.

Tor Browser 10.5 Released - Download for Android, Windows, MacOS

Tor browser has released its latest version Tor Browser 10.5, this new version has mainly focused on the importance of security and anonymity.

MacOS Targeted in WildPressure APT Malware Campaign

Threat actors enlist compromised WordPress websites in campaign targeting macOS users.

Apple privacy protections in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8

Apple previewed new privacy protections in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8, which help users control access to their data.

Apple fixes three zero-days, one abused by XCSSET macOS malware

Apple has released security updates to patch three macOS and tvOS zero-day vulnerabilities attackers exploited in the wild, with the former being abused by the XCSSET malware to bypass macOS privacy protections.

Apple patches macOS zero-day exploited by malware for months

Apple has patched a critical macOS zero-day (CVE-2021-30657) that has been exploited by Shlayer malware for months and has finally introduced/enabled the App Tracking Transparency feature and policy in iOS, iPadOS and tvOS.

Apple AirDrop Bug Could Leak Your Personal Info to Anyone Nearby

An unpatched vulnerability in Apple's offline file-sharing technology in iPhones, Macbooks could allow anyone nearby to discover your personal info.

Apple Issues Patch for Remote Hacking Bug Affecting Billions of its Devices

Apple Issues Security Patch for Remote Code Execution Bug Affecting Billions of its iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watch devices.

Mysterious Silver Sparrow Malware Found Nesting on 30K Macs

A second malware that targets Macs with Apple's in-house M1 chip is infecting machines worldwide — but it's unclear why.

Telegram privacy feature failed to delete self-destructing video files

Telegram has fixed a security issue where self-destructing audio and video recording were not being deleted from user's macOS devices as expected.

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