This is a warning that we not only access App stores from our phones, but smart TVs, smart speakers, voice assistants, games consoles, computers and other devices all have app stores we use. Application Stores – NCSC.GOV.UK If there are any weaknesses in these various app stores, then you can …
Has Apple given us a false sense of security when it comes to their App Tracking Transparency
There was a lot of publicity – including the regular use in iPhone advertising – of Apple’s new stance on privacy. Apple has imposed new rules on vendors of iOS (and iPadOS) through its “walled garden” App Store that enhances our privacy. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is a cornerstone of …
Pegasus spyware cyberweapon software targeted at European Commission officials
There are reports of the commercial spyware, Pegasus, being targeted at European Commission officials last year, by as yet unidentified hackers. European officials reportedly targeted by NSO spyware • The Register Pegasus is commercially available from the Israeli company NSO Group, to “approved” organisations.
Apple Updates – make sure they are done
SANS has a description of the various updates Apple has issued across it’s devices and operating systems. These are for vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited in the wild – so make sure the patches have been done – everywhere! Apple Patches Actively Exploited Vulnerability in macOS, iOS and iPadOS …
Misuse of an Apple Watch by a stalker
There has been a lot talk about the misuse of Apple AirTags to stalk people: AirTags articles at Smart Thinking Solutions The small size of the AirTags and the functionality built into them make them open to this type of abuse by criminals. Here is a case where an abuser …