Tag: apple
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Lucid PhaaS Hits 169 Targets in 88 Countries Using iMessage and RCS Smishing
A new sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called Lucid has targeted 169 entities in 88 countries using smishing messages propagated via Apple iMessage and Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Android.Lucid’s unique selling point lies in its weaponizing of legitimate communication platforms to sidestep traditional SMS-based detection mechanisms.”Its scalable, First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2025/04/lucid-phaas-hits-169-targets-in-88.html
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Apple devices are at ‘most risk’ in UK following government ‘backdoor’ order
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in SecurityNewsHome Office refuses to answer questions from Lords over technical capability notice issued against Apple’s iCloud Advanced Data Protection encryption services First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621785/Apple-devices-are-at-most-risk-in-UK-following-government-backdoor-order
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Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and Macs
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in SecurityNewsApple has released security updates that backport fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities that were exploited as zero-days to older versions of its operating systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-backports-zero-day-patches-to-older-iphones-and-macs/
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Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Recent 0-Days Impacting Older iOS and macOS Devices
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in SecurityNewsApple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems.The vulnerabilities in question are listed below -CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) – A use-after-free bug in the Core Media component that could permit a malicious application already installed on…
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France’s antitrust authority fines Apple Euro150M for issues related to its App Tracking Transparency
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Tags: appleFrance fines Apple Euro150M for abusing its dominance in ATT consent practices on iOS and iPadOS from 2021 to 2023. France’s Autorité de la concurrence fined Apple Euro150M for abusing its dominance in App Tracking Transparency (ATT) consent practices on iOS and iPadOS between April 26, 2021 and July 25, 2023. Apple launched ATT with…
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Apple Issues Warning on Three 0-Day Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation
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in SecurityNewsApple has issued an urgent security advisory concerning three critical zero-day vulnerabilities CVE-2025-24200, CVE-2025-24201, and CVE-2025-24085 which are being actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities affect a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and even the Apple Vision Pro. Users are strongly urged to update their devices immediately to address these…
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Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Live Exploits Impacting iOS and macOS Legacy Devices
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in SecurityNewsApple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems.The vulnerabilities in question are listed below -CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) – A use-after-free bug in the Core Media component that could permit a malicious application already installed on…
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Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones
Apple has released a hefty round of security updates for its desktop and mobile products, patching two recent zero-days in older iPhone models. The post Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/apple-patches-recent-zero-days-in-older-iphones/
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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency
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in SecurityNewsFrance’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them. The post France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/frances-antitrust-watchdog-fines-apple-for-problems-with-app-tracking-transparency/
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Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, ai, android, apple, application-security, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, cloud, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, google, group, leak, linux, malware, microsoft, mobile, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 – 29 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Apple Fined Euro150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices
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in SecurityNewsApple has been hit with a fine of Euro150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework.The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a distributor of mobile applications for iOS and iPadOS devices…
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French regulator fines Apple $162 million for anticompetitive use of privacy tool
The French Competition Authority found that Apple exploited its dominance in the mobile app advertising market through a tool that allows iPhone and iPad users to determine when apps can monitor their online activity. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/french-anticompetitive-fine-ad-tracking
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Sicherheitslücken in Apples Satelliten-Notruf entdeckt
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in SecurityNewsSeit 2022 bietet Apple mit dem iPhone 14 eine bahnbrechende Funktion: Notrufe über Satellitenverbindungen. In entlegenen Gebieten ohne Mobilfunkempfang kann der “Emergency SOS via Satellite”-Dienst Leben retten. Doch ein Forscher-Team des Nationalen Forschungszentrums für angewandte Cybersicherheit ATHENE und des Hasso-Plattner-Instituts hat Apples System einer umfassenden Sicherheitsanalyse unterzogen mit brisanten Erkenntnissen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump…
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New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated cybercrime service known as >>Lucid
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Lucid PhAAS Platform Uses RCS and iMessage to Evade Detection
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in SecurityNewsThe cybersecurity landscape has been disrupted by the emergence of Lucid, a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhAAS) platform developed by Chinese-speaking threat actors. This advanced toolkit enables cybercriminals to conduct large-scale phishing campaigns, targeting 169 entities across 88 countries globally. Lucid’s innovation lies in its exploitation of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Apple’s iMessage protocol to circumvent…
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Snow White, Beware the Bad Apple in the Torrent
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Tags: appleAs the new Snow White movie arrives in theaters with lackluster audience attendance (source), the absence of streaming options on platforms like Disney+ has nudged many users to seek pirated versions online. From our perspective, this kind of consumer behavior isn’t new, every high-profile movie release without a digital option becomes an opportunity for attackers……
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Why I am challenging Yvette Cooper’s ‘secret back door’ order against Apple’s encryption
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in SecurityNewsI took steps to lock down all personal data after I was named as an opponent of Russia. Now I am again worried about my family’s safety after the home secretary issued a secret order against Apple First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Why-I-am-challenging-Yvette-Coopers-secret-back-door-order-against-Apples-encryption
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New phishing campaign uses scareware to steal Apple credentials
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in SecurityNewsThe campaign previously targeted Windows users: According to LayerX researchers, the campaign has been seen targeting Mac users only in the last few months. Initially, it targeted Windows users by masquerading as Microsoft security alerts.Designed to steal user credentials, threat actors have apparently shifted focus to Mac users owing to new security features being rolled…
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Apple Sued in Federal Court for Delaying Apple Intelligence Features
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in SecurityNewsTech giant Apple has found itself at the center of a new legal battle after a class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in San Jose. The suit accuses Apple of false advertising and unfair competition related to its much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features, which were heavily promoted as part of the iPhone 16…
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Breach Roundup: A WhatsApp Flaw Ushered in Spyware
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in SecurityNewsAlso: France Temporarily Lifts Pavel Durov’s Travel Ban Amid Telegram Probe. This week, Paragon Solutions spread through WhatsApp, France suspended Pavel Durov’s travel ban, Vapor malware hit 60M Android users, state-backed hackers exploit a Windows flaw, Western Alliance Bank exposed customers data, Apple fixed a passwords bug, and a sperm bank exposed customer information. First…
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Data breach at stalkerware SpyX affects close to 2 million, including thousands of Apple users
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in SecurityNewsAnother consumer-grade spyware operation was hacked in June 2024, which exposed thousands of Apple Account credentials. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/data-breach-at-stalkerware-spyx-affects-close-to-2-million-including-thousands-of-apple-users/
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Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK
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in SecurityNewsAdvanced Data Protection (ADP) secures iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. This ensures that no one, not even Apple, can access the encrypted data, which remains secure … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/19/protecting-apple-icloud-data-uk/
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Transparency in UK-Apple backdoor hearing urged by US lawmakers, privacy advocates
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/transparency-in-uk-apple-backdoor-hearing-urged-by-us-lawmakers-privacy-advocates
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US Legislators Demand Transparency in Apple’s UK Backdoor Court Fight
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in SecurityNewsA bipartisan delegation of US Congresspeople and Senators has asked the hearing between the UK government and Apple to be made public First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-legislators-transparency-apple/
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 16 March 2025
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Tags: access, apple, attack, backdoor, backup, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, firewall, government, group, hacking, insurance, law, lockbit, malicious, network, office, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, virusWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Government’s Stance on Encryption Raises Global Concerns The UK government has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to iCloud users’ encrypted backups under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. This secret order…
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Kirin X90 – Huaweis PC-Prozessor erstmals öffentlich aufgetaucht
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Tags: appleDer erwartete PC-Chip von Huawei ist erstmals öffentlich gelistet. Seine Leistung soll im Bereich von Apples M2 und Intels i7-13700H liegen. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/prozessoren/kirin-x90-huaweis-pc-prozessor-erstmals-oeffentlich-aufgetaucht.91806
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Apple encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors despite calls for public hearing
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in SecurityNewsInvestigatory Powers Tribunal hearing held behind closed doors as press and civil society groups argue for open hearings First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620938/Apple-encryption-legal-challenge-heard-behind-closed-doors-despite-calls-for-public-hearing
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Apple Introduces RCS EndEnd Encryption for iPhone Messages
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in SecurityNewsApple has announced the integration of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones. This development follows the introduction of RCS in iOS 18, marking a new era in mobile messaging with enhanced privacy and security features. The GSMA, a key organizer behind this technology, has released new specifications incorporating E2EE based on…