I have written before on the steps Apple takes in improving the cyber security of its users, such as the “walled garden” app store to reduce app risk, supporting older devices with security updates and enforcing strict conditions on how apps operate on Apple devices. But they are a bit …
Get your Apple stuff patched – today
Apple has issued a range of updates across it’s product range to address a vulnerability that is being actively exploited: Apple fixes new WebKit zero-day exploited to hack iPhones, Macs (bleepingcomputer.com) Systems impacted are: Obviously you and your team need to get all your devices patched. This is where your …
If you have an older iPhone check it is patched
Apple has issued an emergency security patch for older iPhone to fix a vulnerability that is being actively exploited. Crooks are already exploiting this bug in old iPhones • The Register The release is iOS 12.5.7 and the older devices impacted are: We are still regularly using at least two …
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A scam though adware gets to both iOS and Android devices
Vastflux is a scam on a huge scale, millions of phones impacted through thousands of compromised apps. These apps are adware, the ones who are feeding you adverts as their revenue stream – don’t buy the app, we will send you unobtrusive adverts inside. Many of these adware apps make …
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Mine and Your Privacy and Apple
This is an Apple centric article, but if you have any other phone, device or PC this article does have something for you – better cyber security. Recent advertising from Apple has been emphasising the privacy you are buying into when you pay the Apple the tax! However various stories …
