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Recently patched Apple, Chrome zero-days exploited in spyware attacks

Security researchers with the Citizen Lab and Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed today that three zero-days patched by Apple on Thursday were abused as part of an exploit chain to install Cytrox's Predator spyware.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 22, 2023
- 02:16 PM
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Apple emergency updates fix 3 new zero-days exploited in attacks

Apple released emergency security updates to patch three new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, for a total of 16 zero-days patched this year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 21, 2023
- 01:57 PM
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Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $262.99 (reg. $399)

This limited-time sale will not be available for long, so don't miss this opportunity. Get this refurbished 2015 Apple MacBook Air with a 13-inch screen on sale for only $262.99 before the sale ends.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- September 15, 2023
- 07:15 AM
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New 'MetaStealer' malware targets Intel-based macOS systems

A new information stealer malware named 'MetaStealer' has appeared in the wild, stealing a wide variety of sensitive information from Intel-based macOS computers.
- Bill Toulas
- September 12, 2023
- 05:06 PM
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Apple backports BLASTPASS zero-day fix to older iPhones

Apple released security updates for older iPhones to fix a zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-41064 that was actively exploited to infect iOS devices with NSO's Pegasus spyware.
- Bill Toulas
- September 12, 2023
- 09:42 AM
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CISA warns govt agencies to secure iPhones against spyware attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies today to patch security vulnerabilities abused as part of a zero-click iMessage exploit chain to infect iPhones with NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 11, 2023
- 12:21 PM
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Apple zero-click iMessage exploit used to infect iPhones with spyware

Citizen Lab says two zero-days fixed by Apple today in emergency security updates were actively abused as part of a zero-click exploit chain (dubbed BLASTPASS) to deploy NSO Group's Pegasus commercial spyware onto fully patched iPhones.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 07, 2023
- 04:18 PM
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Apple discloses 2 new zero-days exploited to attack iPhones, Macs

Apple released emergency security updates to fix two new zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, for a total of 13 exploited zero-days patched since the start of the year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 07, 2023
- 01:58 PM
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Flipper Zero can be used to launch iOS Bluetooth spam attacks

The Flipper Zero portable wireless pen-testing and hacking tool can be used to aggressively spam Bluetooth connection messages at Apple iOS devices, such as iPhones and iPads.
- Bill Toulas
- September 06, 2023
- 04:12 PM
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Apple opens 2024 applications to get ‘security research’ iPhones

Apple announced today that iOS security researchers can now apply for a Security Research Device (SRD) by the end of October.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 30, 2023
- 04:38 PM
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Make your iPad your laptop with $142 off this Magic Keyboard

This open-box Magic Keyboard Folio accessory turns your 10th-generation iPad into a laptop for $106.99, 57% off the $249 MSRP.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- August 30, 2023
- 07:11 AM
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Threat actors use beta apps to bypass mobile app store security

The FBI is warning of a new tactic used by cybercriminals where they promote malicious "beta" versions of cryptocurrency investment apps on popular mobile app stores that are then used to steal crypto.
- Bill Toulas
- August 14, 2023
- 06:13 PM
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Apple says new App Store API rules will limit user fingerprinting

Starting this fall, Apple has announced that developers will be required to provide a reason for using certain APIs that can collect information from their apps' users.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 28, 2023
- 04:26 PM
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Get back-to-school savings on a refurbished MacBook Air for under $300

Take on next semester and beyond with this Apple MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch screen, now only $299.97 (reg. $1,109) through August 13 at 11:59 p.m. PT, no coupon needed.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- July 28, 2023
- 07:06 AM
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New Realst macOS malware steals your cryptocurrency wallets

A new Mac malware named "Realst" is being used in a massive campaign targeting Apple computers, with some of its latest variants including support for macOS 14 Sonoma, which is still in development.
- Bill Toulas
- July 25, 2023
- 02:28 PM
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Apple fixes new zero-day used in attacks against iPhones, Macs

Apple has released security updates to address zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks targeting iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 24, 2023
- 02:36 PM
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This deal gets you a refurbished 128GB Macbook Air for under $265

There are a lot of environmental reasons to go with older gear, but let's start with a very practical, tangible one: You can now take more than $130 off the price of a 13" Apple Macbook Air by going refurbished.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- July 21, 2023
- 07:17 AM
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Apple re-releases zero-day patch after fixing browsing issue

Apple fixed and re-released emergency security updates addressing a WebKit zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks. The initial patches had to be withdrawn on Monday due to browsing issues on certain websites.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 12, 2023
- 05:27 PM
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Apple confirms WebKit security updates break browsing on some sites

Apple confirmed today that emergency security updates released on Monday to address a zero-day bug exploited in attacks break browsing on some websites, and new ones will be released soon to address this known issue.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 11, 2023
- 11:42 AM
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Apple releases emergency update to fix zero-day exploited in attacks

Apple has issued a new round of Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to address a new zero-day bug exploited in attacks and impacting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 10, 2023
- 02:01 PM
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