Apple delivers first-ever Rapid Security Response “cyberattack” patch – leaves some users confused
May 2 2023Just when we'd got used to three-numbered versions, such as "13.3.1", here comes an update suffix, bringing you "13.3.1 (a)"...
Read moreMac malware-for-hire steals passwords and cryptocoins, sends “crime logs” via Telegram
April 30 2023These malware peddlers are specifically going after Mac users. The hint's in the name: "Atomic macOS Stealer", or AMOS for short.
Read moreThis a good example of a security feature that can sometimes harm security:
Apple introduced the optional recovery key in 2020 to protect users from online hackers. Users...
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S3 Ep131: Can you really have fun with FORTRAN?
April 21 2023Loop-the-loop in this week's episode. Entertaining, educational and all in plain English. Transcript inside.
Read moreNew Zero-Click Exploits against iOS
April 20 2023Citizen Lab has identified three zero-click exploits against iOS 15 and 16. These were used by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in 2022, and deployed by Mexico against human rights...
Read moreUSB charging stations - can you trust them? What are the real risks, and how can you keep your data safe on the road?
Read moreS3 Ep130: Open the garage bay doors, HAL [Audio + Text]
April 14 2023I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't... errr, no, hang on a minute, I can do that easily! Worldwide! Right now!
Read moreBypassing a Theft Threat Model
April 13 2023Thieves cut through the wall of a coffee shop to get to an Apple store, bypassing the alarms in the process.
I wrote about this kind of thing in...
Read moreThat double-whammy Apple browser-to-kernel spyware bug combo we wrote up last week? Turns out it applies to all supported Macs and iDevices - patch now!
Read moreA bug to hack your browser, then a bug to pwn the kernel... reported from the wild by Amnesty International.
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