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Will access to 3rd-party apps for Apple users create security risks?

February 10, 2023

Apple says “sideloading” will weaken privacy protections, expose users to security risks and escalate the threat of counterfeit mobile apps.

Apple to encrypt iCloud backups to boost security & privacy

Security Staff

December 8, 2022

Apple has introduced three advanced security features focused on protecting against threats to user data in the cloud.

Apple warns of cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices

Madeline Lauver

August 19, 2022

Apple has disclosed security vulnerabilities affecting iPhones, Macs and iPads and released cybersecurity software updates for affected devices.

Apple patches spyware flaw affecting all operating systems

September 14, 2021

Apple has released an emergency software patch to plug a security hole Citizen Lab researchers discovered affecting all its operating systems, exploited to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

Apple patches zero-day vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

July 28, 2021

Apple has released security updates to address zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, impacting iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-30807, is a memory corruption issue in the IOMobileFramebuffer kernel extension reported by an anonymous researcher, BleepingComputer reports.

Apple failed to disclose security incident affecting 128 million users in 2015

May 12, 2021

An email entered into court this week in Epic Games' lawsuit against Apple shows that Apple managers uncovered 2,500 malicious apps had been downloaded a total of 203 million times by 128 million users in 2015. Evidence shows Apple managers chose to not disclose this security incident.

Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications

April 8, 2021

Apple announced it will start enforcing a new privacy notification rule that digital advertising firms such as Facebook have warned will hurt their profits.

Apple releases security updates for zero-day vulnerability

March 30, 2021

Apple has released security updates to address a iOS zero-day vulnerability in multiple products. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device.

Apple officially rolls out privacy labels

Maria Henriquez

December 16, 2020

Apple has officially rolled out the new privacy labels on its App Store, which allows users to understand the type of data collected by each app.

Apple’s chief security officer charged with bribery

November 24, 2020

A grand jury has issued two indictments charging the Santa Clara County Undersheriff, a previously indicted sheriff’s captain, a local business owner, and the head of Global Security for Apple, Inc. with bribery.

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