Enlarge / Apple’s AirTags—as seen clipped to a backpack, above—allow users to attempt to find their own device via location rebroadcast from other Apple users. If all else fails, the user can enable a “Lost mode” intended to display their phone number when a finder scans the missing AirTag. reader comments 28 with 25 posters… Read More: Apple forgot to sanitize the Phone Number field for lost… »
Enlarge / Pseudonymous researcher illusionofchaos joins a growing legion of security researchers frustrated with Apple’s slow response and inconsistent policy adherence when it comes to security flaws. Aurich Lawson | Getty Images reader comments 88 with 56 posters participating, including story author Share this story Yesterday, a security researcher who goes by illusionofchaos dropped public notice… Read More: Three iOS 0-days revealed by researcher frustrated with Apple’s bug… »
reader comments 37 with 30 posters participating Share this story A code execution bug in Apple’s macOS allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands on your device. And the worst part is, Apple hasn’t fully patched it yet, as tested by Ars. Those shortcut files can take over your Mac Independent security researcher Park Minchan… Read More: Apple users warned: Clicking this attachment will take over your… »
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images reader comments 44 with 39 posters participating Share this story Apple has released several security updates this week to patch a “FORCEDENTRY” vulnerability on iOS devices. The “zero-click, zero-day” vulnerability has been actively exploited by Pegasus, a spyware app developed by the Israeli company NSO Group, which has been known… Read More: Apple patches “FORCEDENTRY” zero-day exploited by Pegasus spyware »
Enlarge / If you don’t maintain good relationships with bug reporters, you may not get to control the disclosure timeline. reader comments 0 with 0 posters participating Share this story The Washington Post reported earlier today that Apple’s relationship with third-party security researchers could use some additional fine tuning. Specifically, Apple’s “bug bounty” program—a way companies… Read More: Infosec researchers say Apple’s bug-bounty program needs work »
Mobile phone users can finally rejoice as Nintendo and TiMi Studio Group announced on Wednesday that Pokémon Unite would be coming to mobile phones next month. RELATED: Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Greninja, Adds Blissey The hit multiplayer online battle arena game will be making its way to mobile devices on September 22, 2021. Preregistration for the… Read More: Pokémon Unite Releasing on Mobile Devices in September »
Enlarge / FlickType iPhone keyboard. reader comments 81 with 55 posters participating Share this story An iPhone keyboard for blind users will be discontinued, according to the app’s developer, who alleges that “Apple has thrown us obstacle after obstacle for years while we try to provide an app to improve people’s lives.” FlickType includes an… Read More: iPhone keyboard for blind to shut down as maker cites… »
After years of waiting, fans will finally be able to play Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, as Konami announced that the game would soon be coming to iOS, tvOS, and Mac via Apple’s Apple Arcade subscription service. MORE: How Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy Influenced Marvel’s Avengers’ Black Panther Initially announced in 2018, Grimoire of Souls was soft-launched on… Read More: Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Coming to Apple Arcade »
reader comments 227 with 121 posters participating Share this story Shortly after reports today that Apple will start scanning iPhones for child-abuse images, the company confirmed its plan and provided details in a news release and technical summary. “Apple’s method of detecting known CSAM (child sexual abuse material) is designed with user privacy in mind,”… Read More: Apple explains how iPhones will scan photos for child-sexual-abuse images »
Enlarge / The 2020 iPhone lineup. From left to right: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone SE, and iPhone 12 mini. reader comments 365 with 165 posters participating Share this story Apple intends to install software on American iPhones to scan for child abuse imagery, according to people briefed on its… Read More: Apple plans to scan US iPhones for child abuse imagery »