Tag: apple
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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…
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WebkitEngine Day-Schwachstelle bei Apple für besonders raffinierte Attacken genutzt
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/apple-webkit-sicherheitsluecke-updates-a-18cfb1f4a11ba928bf01514cf57ddfcd/
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Apple-UK Encryption Saga Continues: British Officials’ Clarification US Officials’ Warning
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in SecurityNewsThe British side reportedly said they would have to produce warrants for each individual data access request, so they will always have to be made as part of an investigation into serious crime. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-icloud-encryption-uk-us-privacy/
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Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations
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in SecurityNewsThe British side reportedly said they would have to produce warrants for each individual data access request, so they will always have to be made as part of an investigation into serious crime. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-icloud-encryption-uk-us-privacy/
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US Congress demands UK lifts gag on Apple encryption order
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in SecurityNewsApple and Google have told US lawmakers that they cannot tell Congress whether they have received technical capability notices from the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620601/US-Congress-demands-UK-lifts-gag-on-Apple-encryption-order
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US lawmakers urge UK spy court to hold Apple ‘backdoor’ secret hearing in public
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in SecurityNewsU.S. bipartisan lawmakers say the U.K. order gagging Apple from disclosing the demand is unconstitutional. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/14/us-lawmakers-urge-uk-spy-court-to-hold-apple-backdoor-secret-hearing-in-public/
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Apple’s alleged UK encryption battle sparks political and privacy backlash
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in SecurityNewsNational security defense being used to keep appeal behind closed doors First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/apple_uk_encryption_hearing/
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Google refuses to deny it received encryption order from UK government
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in SecurityNewsU.S. lawmakers say Google has refused to deny that it received a Technical Capability Notice from the U.K., a mechanism to access encrypted messages that Apple reportedly received. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/google-refuses-to-deny-it-received-uk-tcn
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UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. government’s secret order to Apple demanding it backdoor the end-to-end encrypted version of its iCloud storage service has now been challenged by two civil rights groups, Liberty and Privacy International, which filed complaints Thursday. They called the order >>unacceptable and disproportionate>global consequences
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Breach Roundup: The Ivanti Patch Treadmill
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Patch Tuesday, Equalize Scandal Figure Dies and Polymorphic Extension Attack. This week, Ivanti EPM customers should patch, Patch Tuesday, fake web browser extensions, North Korean Android malware, a key figure in Italy’s Equalize scandal dead of heart attack. Also, Apache Camel flaw, OpenAI’s agent automates phishing and Apple patched another zero day. First seen…
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security, but its notifications are baffling
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in SecurityNewsLockdown Mode is an “extreme protection” feature that’s good for at-risk users, but its notifications are increasingly confusing. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/apples-lockdown-mode-is-good-for-security-but-its-notifications-are-baffling/
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Calls grow for UK to move secret Apple encryption court hearing to public session
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in SecurityNewsIn a joint letter on Thursday to Lord Justice Singh, a collection of British civil liberties groups asked him to use his discretion to open the hearing to the public, arguing that doing so would not prejudice national security. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/calls-grow-uk-secret-apple-court-encryption-public