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New MacSync malware dropper evades macOS Gatekeeper checks
The latest variant of the MacSync information stealer targeting macOS systems is delivered through a digitally signed, notarized Swift application. Security researchers at Apple device management platform Jamf say that the distribution method constitutes a significant evolution from past iterations that used less sophisticated “drag-to-Terminal” or ClickFix tactics. “Delivered as a code-signed and notarized Swift application within […]
Apple fixes two zero-day flaws exploited in ‘sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released emergency updates to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. The zero-days are tracked as CVE-2025-43529 and CVE-2025-14174 and were both issued in response to the same reported exploitation. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an […]
Russia blocks FaceTime and Snapchat for alleged use by terrorists
Russian telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to Apple’s FaceTime video conferencing platform and the Snapchat instant messaging service, claiming they’re being used to coordinate terrorist attacks. Roskomnadzor said that the two platforms are also being used to recruit criminals and to commit fraud and various other crimes targeting Russian citizens. “According to law enforcement […]
Google enables Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share, AirDrop
Google has added interoperability support between Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop, to let users share files between Pixel devices and iPhones. For now, only Pixel 10-series devices support the new data transmission and reception capability, but more Android models will follow. Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) is Android’s built-in wireless file-sharing system for sending media, […]
Lost iPhone? Don’t fall for phishing texts saying it was found
The Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning iPhone owners about a phishing scam that claims to have found your lost or stolen iPhone but is actually trying to steal your Apple ID credentials. When iPhone customers lose their phone or it is stolen, they can set a custom message in Apple’s Find My app that appears on […]
Leaked Apple iPad Pro M5 benchmark shows massive improvements
A new leaked benchmark shows Apple‘s alleged M5 chip on an iPad, and it’s almost as fast as a desktop CPU. We know that Apple is really good at designing chips. Most of its chips have always outperformed competitors, including Intel and Qualcomm. The M5 is no exception. As spotted on Geekbench, an alleged benchmark of an […]
Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and iPads
Apple has released security updates to backport patches released last month to older iPhones and iPads, addressing a zero-day bug that was exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attacks. This security flaw is the same one Apple has patched for devices running iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 17.7.10, and macOS (Sequoia 15.6.1, Sonoma 14.7.8, and Ventura 13.7.8) on […]
Apple warns customers targeted in recent spyware attacks
Apple warned customers last week that their devices were targeted in a new series of spyware attacks, according to the French national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR). CERT-FR is operated by ANSSI, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and is responsible for preventing and mitigating cybersecurity-related incidents impacting public and critical organizations. According to a Thursday advisory, […]
iCloud Calendar abused to send phishing emails from Apple’s servers
iCloud Calendar invites are being abused to send callback phishing emails disguised as purchase notifications directly from Apple’s email servers, making them more likely to bypass spam filters to land in targets’ inboxes. Earlier this month, a reader shared an email with GeekFeed that claimed to be a payment receipt for $599 charged against the recipient’s […]
Apple fixes new zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks
Apple has released emergency updates to patch another zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack.” Tracked as CVE-2025-43300, this security flaw is caused by an out-of-bounds write weakness discovered by Apple security researchers in the Image I/O framework, which enables applications to read and write most image file formats. An out-of-bounds write occurs when […]