This is theoretical research that shows it may be possible to run malware on an iPhone that is still active even when the phone is powered off, by abusing a lack of authentication in the Bluetooth system and the fact that the Bluetooth is used in the Apple “find my…” …
Time to patch everything Apple – UPDATED 18 May 2022
The list of patches is at SANS, check your cyber security organisation information to see how this impacts you and fix it. The iPod Touch is still being supported in updates – but you would expect that from Apple. Apple Patches Everything – SANS Internet Storm Centre iOS 15.5 and …
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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 …
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 …
Apple software updates released
Apple has released security and patch updates for their operating systems across most of it’s devices. These updates also include new features across the devices, Macs, iPhones and iPads. The advice, as always, is get the updates ASAP – patched devices are always more secure. iOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 …
