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Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
9 hours ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
9 hours ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
#claude-code
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
15 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.
US politics
fromArs Technica
15 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
15 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Apps collect extensive data about users, allowing them to predict needs without eavesdropping.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Apple's AirTag 2 gets an improvement for its anti-stalking feature

Apple's second-generation AirTag receives a firmware update to version 3.0.45, enhancing anti-stalking features and improving unwanted tracking sound.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Internet Bug Bounty program hits pause on payouts

The Internet Bug Bounty program is pausing submissions for bug reports in open-source software to reassess its approach to security.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
#apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Apple

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

Apple is issuing a rare security patch for iOS 18 to combat the DarkSword hacking tool, breaking from its usual upgrade policy.
Apple
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't

Apple has significantly influenced technology use globally, with a strong focus on branding and marketing alongside its hardware innovations.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
#ios-265
Apple
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available

iOS 26.5 beta introduces Suggested Places in Maps and ads based on user location and search history.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Apple seeds first iOS 26.5 beta to developers

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5 with minor changes and bug fixes, alongside updates for other operating systems.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available

iOS 26.5 beta introduces Suggested Places in Maps and ads based on user location and search history.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Apple seeds first iOS 26.5 beta to developers

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5 with minor changes and bug fixes, alongside updates for other operating systems.
#ai-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
#whatsapp
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
1 week ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
Privacy technologies
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

New DarkSword iPhone hack 'can steal everything' just by visiting the wrong website

DarkSword malware affects hundreds of millions of iPhones running iOS 18, stealing passwords, messages, photos, and wallet details without user detection.
#malware
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

In Other News: ChatGPT Data Leak, Android Rootkit, Water Facility Hit by Ransomware

New Android malware targets banking users, Italy fines Intesa Sanpaolo for data breach, Apple updates Mac security against ClickFix attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here's what you need to know | TechCrunch

Cyberattacks targeting Apple customers have emerged, utilizing hacking tools Coruna and DarkSword to steal data from iPhones and iPads.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

In Other News: ChatGPT Data Leak, Android Rootkit, Water Facility Hit by Ransomware

New Android malware targets banking users, Italy fines Intesa Sanpaolo for data breach, Apple updates Mac security against ClickFix attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass

A new campaign uses WhatsApp to distribute malicious VBS files, enabling multi-stage infections and remote access through social engineering techniques.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here's what you need to know | TechCrunch

Cyberattacks targeting Apple customers have emerged, utilizing hacking tools Coruna and DarkSword to steal data from iPhones and iPads.
Apple
from9to5Mac
2 days ago

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027 - 9to5Mac

Apple is transitioning from the Campaign Management API to the new Ads Platform API, which will sunset on January 26, 2027.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.
Apple
#chrome
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

Why the axios supply chain attack should have Apple worried

The attack illustrates the extent to which Big Tech relies on open-source software. Without the many contributions of open-source developers, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and everyone else would need to invest vast sums in building more of the infrastructure of our digital world.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cloudflare-Themed ClickFix Attack Drops Infiniti Stealer on Macs

macOS users are targeted by a ClickFix campaign delivering a Python-based information stealer through a fake Cloudflare verification page.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Coruna iOS Kit Reuses 2023 Triangulation Exploit Code in New Mass Attacks

Coruna exploit kit is an evolved version of the Operation Triangulation exploit, targeting iOS devices with multiple vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

New 'DarkSword' Leak Puts Millions of iPhones at Risk After Initial Attack

The leaked DarkSword exploit kit poses a significant threat to outdated iPhones, making attacks easier for less experienced hackers.
Apple
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Your iPhone Has Probably Never Been More Vulnerable to Spyware and Hacking

Apple iOS devices face increased cybersecurity threats from malware like Darksword and Coruna that exploit vulnerabilities to steal data and cryptocurrency from millions of users.
#apple-security-updates
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Apple Debuts Background Security Improvements With Fresh WebKit Patches

Apple introduced Background Security Improvements, a new mechanism delivering lightweight security patches between regular software updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - TechRepublic

Apple launches Background Security Improvements to automatically fix critical vulnerabilities without requiring full OS updates, starting with a WebKit vulnerability in Safari.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug | TechCrunch

Apple released its first background security improvement update to patch a WebKit vulnerability in Safari that could allow malicious websites to access data from other websites in the same browser session.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Apple Debuts Background Security Improvements With Fresh WebKit Patches

Apple introduced Background Security Improvements, a new mechanism delivering lightweight security patches between regular software updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Apple Rolls Out Real-Time Security Fixes Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - TechRepublic

Apple launches Background Security Improvements to automatically fix critical vulnerabilities without requiring full OS updates, starting with a WebKit vulnerability in Safari.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug | TechCrunch

Apple released its first background security improvement update to patch a WebKit vulnerability in Safari that could allow malicious websites to access data from other websites in the same browser session.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

iPhone users warned as 'DarkSword' malware infects millions of devices

DarkSword malware exploits six iOS and Safari vulnerabilities to enable hackers to install malware on iPhones running iOS 18.4-18.7 through malicious websites, affecting hundreds of millions of devices.
#iphone-security
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

PSA: Hackers can raid iOS 18 with an infected link

DarkSword, a new hacking tool targeting iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2, exploits six vulnerabilities to steal messages, contacts, credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal data through malicious links.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild

DarkSword, a sophisticated iPhone hacking technique discovered in use by Russian hackers, can silently compromise hundreds of millions of iOS devices running older operating system versions through infected websites.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

DarkSword, a powerful iPhone exploit kit discovered on compromised Ukrainian websites, silently compromises unpatched iPhones through watering hole attacks without leaving traditional traces.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword enables attackers to silently compromise iOS devices through infected websites, affecting hundreds of millions of users running older iOS versions.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

PSA: Hackers can raid iOS 18 with an infected link

DarkSword, a new hacking tool targeting iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2, exploits six vulnerabilities to steal messages, contacts, credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal data through malicious links.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of millions of iPhones can be hacked with a new tool found in the wild

DarkSword, a sophisticated iPhone hacking technique discovered in use by Russian hackers, can silently compromise hundreds of millions of iOS devices running older operating system versions through infected websites.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

New Apple Hack: Up to 270M iPhones Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

DarkSword, a powerful iPhone exploit kit discovered on compromised Ukrainian websites, silently compromises unpatched iPhones through watering hole attacks without leaving traditional traces.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword enables attackers to silently compromise iOS devices through infected websites, affecting hundreds of millions of users running older iOS versions.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Apple issues first Background patch for WebKit browser flaw | Computer Weekly

Apple released a security update addressing CVE-2026-20643, a WebKit vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and access data from other websites through maliciously crafted web content.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Snoops plant info-stealing malware on iPhones, Google warns

DarkSword exploit kit targets iOS 18.4-18.7, exploiting six vulnerabilities to deploy backdoors stealing messages, location data, cryptocurrency wallets, and account credentials from iPhone users.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Why I use Apple's and Google's password managers - and don't mind the chaos

Apple and Google offer free, beginner-friendly password managers that securely store passwords across devices, with Apple best for iOS users and Google best for Android or mixed-device environments.
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Apple Fixes WebKit Vulnerability Enabling Same-Origin Policy Bypass on iOS and macOS

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20643 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a cross-origin issue in WebKit's Navigation API that could be exploited to bypass the same-origin policy when processing maliciously crafted web content.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Apple Issues Security Updates for Older iOS Devices Targeted by Coruna WebKit Exploit

This fix associated with the Coruna exploit was shipped in iOS 17.2 on December 11th, 2023. This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version.
Information security
#cve-2026-20700
Apple
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day exploited in the wild

A dyld zero-day (CVE-2026-20700) enables arbitrary code execution with memory-write capability and was exploited in targeted, highly sophisticated attacks.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk

Two WebKit vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-43529 and CVE-2025-14174) allow zero-click remote code execution in Safari, potentially giving attackers full access to iPhones and iPads.
#ios-26
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

Don't want to update your iPhone to iOS 26? These 4 reasons changed my mind immediately

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

Don't want to update your iPhone to iOS 26? These 4 reasons changed my mind immediately

fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple touts 'unparalleled' protection for M5 Macs

Among other additions, it features new topic sections concerning quantum security, single sign-on (SSO), and satellite communications: Quantum Security: Another VGT, Apple deployed postquantum cryptographic protection (PQ3) in iMessage in iOS 17.4 and macOS 14.4. This protection against future quantum-based attacks has now been extended in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26, including the introduction of CryptoKit, which developers can use to help protect the software they offer on the platforms.
Apple
Information security
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Confidential Apple data hacked in claimed Luxshare attack

Enterprises must implement multi-layered, defense-in-depth protections, harden endpoints, and use integrated security and management tools for visibility across all attack vectors.
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