iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times

November 11, 2024 at 07:19PM Apple’s iOS 18.1 update introduces a security feature that automatically reboots iPhones after extended idle times. This process re-encrypts data, enhancing protection against unauthorized access and making it more challenging to extract sensitive information. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **New Security Feature**: Apple has introduced a new security feature with the … Read more

Microsoft investigates OneDrive issue causing macOS app freezes

November 10, 2024 at 06:43PM Microsoft is addressing issues with macOS Sequoia causing applications to freeze when opening or saving files in OneDrive. Users are advised to force quit the OpenAndSavePanelService and save files elsewhere. Additionally, the company is investigating another problem related to file discoverability across both Windows and macOS. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Apple’s latest macOS release is breaking security software, network connections

September 22, 2024 at 08:59PM macOS Sequoia (macOS 15) has experienced security software issues on updated Apple systems, causing network connectivity problems and software incompatibility. Microsoft and ESET have posted bulletins addressing networking issues. Apple released the update despite being aware of the reported problems. In other news, Craig Newmark has pledged $100M for cyber … Read more

Siri Bug Enables Data Theft on Locked Apple Devices

July 31, 2024 at 03:32PM Apple released updates for its products to address vulnerabilities in Siri and digital assistants across its devices. The updates aim to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as contacts, even when the device is locked. Users are advised to update to iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 to mitigate these … Read more

Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store Amid Government Pressure

July 8, 2024 at 02:48AM On Jul 4, 2024, Apple removed multiple VPN apps from its App Store in Russia, complying with a request from Roskomnadzor. This affected apps from 25 VPN service providers, including NordVPN and Le VPN. These actions have been criticized for supporting censorship, leading some services to offer alternative ways to … Read more

About the security content of AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8 – Apple Support

June 25, 2024 at 11:13PM Summary: Apple ID HT214111 released update on 2024-06-25 addressing CVE-2024-27867, improving state management for Bluetooth. The update is available for AirPods (2nd gen and later), AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Fit Pro to prevent an attacker in Bluetooth range from gaining access to headphones during connection requests. … Read more

Spatial Computing Hack Exploits Apple Vision Pro Flaw to Fill Room With Spiders, Bats

June 21, 2024 at 09:21AM Apple classified a recently patched Vision Pro vulnerability as a DoS issue, but a researcher has demonstrated its potential for filling a room with spiders and bats. This exploit highlights the severity of the flaw, raising concerns about the security implications of spatial computing. Based on the meeting notes, it … Read more

Google, Apple gear to raise alarm if someone tries stalking you with wireless tracking tag

May 14, 2024 at 09:45AM Google and Apple are introducing an anti-stalking feature for Android 6.0+ and iOS 17.5 to alert users if someone uses a Bluetooth tag to track them. It aims to address alleged misuse of tracking devices for stalking. Apple’s Find My network has a similar alert feature for AirTags, and the … Read more

Apple Patch Day: Code Execution Flaws in iPhones, iPads, macOS

May 13, 2024 at 04:03PM Apple has identified a zero-day flaw in older iPhones being exploited and has also documented security issues in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. This has prompted the release of patches to address the vulnerabilities across Apple’s product range. Based on the meeting notes, it seems Apple has identified and documented a … Read more

About the security content of iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 – Apple Support

May 13, 2024 at 01:45PM Apple released updates addressing CVE-2024-27789 and CVE-2024-23296. The first fix is for a logic issue which allowed app access to user data. The second addresses a memory corruption issue that could allow an attacker to bypass kernel memory protections. Updates are available for several iPhone and iPad models. It appears … Read more