18 Feb, 2025

Apple fixes zero-day exploited in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks

Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability that the company says was exploited in targeted and “extremely sophisticated” attacks. “A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device,” the company revealed in an advisory targeting iPhone and iPad users.  “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have […]

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Crypto-stealing apps found in Apple App Store for the first time

Android and iOS apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store contain a malicious software development kit (SDK) designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers. The campaign is called “SparkCat” after the name (“Spark”) of one of the malicious SDK components in the infected apps, with developers likely […]

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First Apple-notarized porn app available to iPhone users in Europe

The first Apple-notarized porn app, “Hot Tub,” is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL. Apple does not allow pornographic or adult content apps on the official Apple App Store. However, to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is now required as a “gatekeeper” to allow […]

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Windows 11’s Start menu is getting iPhone and Android integration

Windows 11’s Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration, allowing users improved access to users’ mobile texts and images from their computers. Previously, the feature was limited to Android phones, but now it works with iPhones too. According to Microsoft’s blog post, you’ll need Windows 11 Build 4805 or higher […]

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Apple fixes this year’s first actively exploited zero-day bug

Apple has released security updates to fix this year’s first zero-day vulnerability, tagged as actively exploited in attacks targeting iPhone users. The zero-day fixed today is tracked as CVE-2025-24085 [iOS/iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS] and is a privilege escalation security flaw in Apple’s Core Media framework. “A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report […]

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TikTok is back up in the US after Trump says he will extend deadline

TikTok is back up in the United States after Trump announced today that he would extend a 90-day deadline for the company to find a U.S. purchaser. After the Supreme Court unanimously voted to allow a TikTok ban to proceed, the social media company shut down access in the U.S. late Saturday night. Today, Trump announced that […]

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TikTok shuts down in the US as Trump throws the company a lifeline

TikTok shut down in the U.S. late Saturday night following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the law that banned the company over national security concerns. However, the ban may be shortlived as Trump announced today that he would issue an executive order when he takes office on Monday to give TikTok an additional 90 […]

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Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links. With so much of our daily activities done from our mobile devices, whether paying bills, shopping, or communicating with friends and colleagues, threat actors increasingly conduct smishing (SMS phishing) attacks against mobile […]

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Is switching from iPhone to Android worth it?

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device is a question many smartphone users contemplate, especially as Android flagships continue to innovate and close the gap in performance and features. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice ultimately depends on your priorities and usage patterns. Here’s a detailed look at whether making […]

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Brave on iOS adds new “Shred” button to wipe site-specific data

Brave Browser 1.71 for iOS introduces a new privacy-focused feature called “Shred,” which allows users to easily delete site-specific mobile browsing data. Many sites use first-party cookies for paywall systems and usage limits, which technically enables user tracking across sessions and makes this data susceptible to sharing with third parties. Brave’s new Shred feature works […]

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