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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks

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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks

The first incremental update to Apple’s iOS 18.3 may drop next week, both 9to5Mac and MacRumors predict. Both sites monitor the devices used by their visitors to track waves of updates. It’s normal for Apple to release minor fixes after the launch of a new version, and iOS 18.3.1 is likely to include the same. However, the new release gained some unlikely buzz because of a TikTok rumor related to an optional satellite connectivity feature….

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How to Lock Apps on iPad

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How to Lock Apps on iPad

Does your organization utilize iPad apps for kiosk-style purposes, or have you ever needed to hand a device to someone else to use an app or enter information without giving them full access? Apple’s Guided Access accessibility feature is a solution for such scenarios that is built into iOS and iPadOS. Guided Access allows a user to lock a single app on the screen, preventing users from returning to the Home Screen, opening another app,…

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How to Avoid the Top 5 Scariest Mobile Threats – McAfee Blogs

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How to Avoid the Top 5 Scariest Mobile Threats – McAfee Blogs

Scary movies are great. Scary mobile threats, not so much.  Ghosts, killer clowns, and the creatures can stir up all sorts of heebie-jeebies. The fun kind. Yet mobile threats like spyware, living dead apps, and botnets can conjure up all kinds of trouble.  Let’s get a rundown on the top mobile threats — then look at how you can banish them from your phone.  “I Know What You Did Because of Spyware”  Spyware is a…

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Millions of Apple Applications Were Vulnerable to CocoaPods Attack

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Millions of Apple Applications Were Vulnerable to CocoaPods Attack

Many macOS and iOS applications were open to a vulnerability in CocoaPods, an open-source dependency manager, E.V.A. Information Security revealed on July 1. The vulnerability has been patched since EVA first discovered it, and no attacks have occurred that are conclusively related to it. However, the case is interesting because the vulnerability stayed unnoticed for so long and highlighted how developers should be careful with open-source libraries. The vulnerability is a good reminder for developers…

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Apple Operating Systems are Being Targeted by Threat Actors, Report Finds

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Apple Operating Systems are Being Targeted by Threat Actors, Report Finds

The number of macOS vulnerabilities exploited in 2023 increased by more than 30%, according to a new report. The Software Vulnerability Ratings Report 2024 from patch management software company Action1 also found that Microsoft Office programs are becoming more exploitable, while attackers are targeting load balancers like NGINX and Citrix at a record rate. Action1 analysts used data from the National Vulnerability Database and CVEdetails.com to draw five insights into how the threat landscape changed…

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Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

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Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

Apple recommends users update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered these security bugs. Apple has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iOS, iPadOS and macOS; users are advised to update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. The vulnerabilities were discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis group, which has been working on fixes for active Chrome vulnerabilities this week as well. Jump to: What are these Apple OS vulnerabilities?…

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Best Mac Password Managers for 2023

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Best Mac Password Managers for 2023

Apple’s macOS and iOS include a built-in password management system called Keychain Access, which is supplemented by iCloud and allows for syncing the Keychain between multiple devices. This is a great and simple security solution for many users, but some users require more features in their password manager than iCloud and Keychain can provide, especially those in the enterprise space who need the ability to share passwords and other confidential information between multiple users. Here…

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How to Associate an Apple ID with a Second iPhone That Has Completed Setup

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How to Associate an Apple ID with a Second iPhone That Has Completed Setup

Learn how to easily associate an Apple ID with a second iPhone to access all your apps, media and iCloud services seamlessly with this step-by-step guide. There are several reasons you might use two iPhones with the same Apple ID. You might link a second iPhone to your Apple ID to permit sharing files, contacts, calendar information, photos, videos and similar information with a business partner or spouse. You might also wish to employ a…

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Get a Lifetime of Secure VPN Protection for Just $28.97 Until 10/31

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Get a Lifetime of Secure VPN Protection for Just .97 Until 10/31

Keep your most sensitive data safe and access your favorite content no matter where you are with a lifetime VPN subscription offered at an exclusive price drop. Image: StackCommerce There are few things more important to your business than keeping your most confidential data safe – both yours and your client’s or customer’s. And now you can get affordable lifetime access to a powerful VPN. A lifetime subscription to BulletVPN offers a leading service with…

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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

This Safari vulnerability has not been exploited in the wild. Apple offers a mitigation, but the fix needs to be enabled manually. Image: ink drop/Adobe Stock Security researchers from three universities have discovered a major vulnerability in Apple’s iOS and macOS, including the Safari browser. The vulnerability, which the researchers named iLeakage, enables threat actors to read Gmail messages, reveal passwords and uncover other personal information. The vulnerability affects macOS or iOS devices running on…

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