Microsoft China staff can’t log on with an Android, so Redmond buys them iThings

July 9, 2024 at 02:37AM Microsoft China is giving its employees Apple devices to access the company’s systems, due to concerns over using Android devices for authentication. Despite options like using local app stores or side-loading apps, Microsoft prefers using iPhones over building its own app store in China. This move also reflects the company’s … Read more

Suspected MFA Bombing Attacks Target Apple iPhone Users

March 28, 2024 at 11:09AM Apple device users are encountering continuous password reset requests and vishing calls, often from a number posing as Apple’s official support line. It appears that several Apple device users have been receiving frequent password reset prompts and vishing calls from a number that is spoofing Apple’s legitimate customer support line. … Read more

CISA warns of patched iPhone kernel bug now exploited in attacks

January 31, 2024 at 02:08PM CISA warned of actively exploited kernel security flaw in Apple iPhones, Macs, TVs, and watches (CVE-2022-48618), allowing attackers to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple addressed the flaw in iOS 16.2, macOS Ventura, and others. Devices affected include iPhone 8 and later, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches. Federal agencies ordered … Read more

Dozens of Bugs Patched in Apple TVs and Watches, Macs, iPads, iPhones

December 12, 2023 at 04:17PM Apple released patches for numerous vulnerabilities on Dec. 11, impacting iPhones, Macs, Apple TVs, Apple Watches, and Safari. Notable flaws include an iOS FindMy location privacy issue, unauthenticated access to private browsing tabs, and Apple Watch webkit vulnerabilities. Also, an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting macOS, iOS, Linux, and Android was … Read more