Collaborate Disseminate
Good news… next week, on September 19, Apple will roll out iOS 13, the latest version of its mobile operating system.
Yes, we’re excited about, but here comes the bad news…
iOS 13 contains a vulnerability that could allow anyone to bypass the loc… Continue reading Yikes! iOS 13 Coming Next Week With iPhone LockScreen Bypass Bug
You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 85 for September 9th 2019: Firefox will now block all third-party tracking cookies and more b… Continue reading New Firefox Privacy Protections, Apple iOS Zero-Days, Facebook User Phone Numbers Exposed
Beware Apple users!
Your iPhone can be hacked just by visiting an innocent-looking website, confirms a terrifying report Google researchers released earlier today.
The story goes back to a widespread iPhone hacking campaign that cybersecurity researc… Continue reading Google Uncovers How Just Visiting Some Sites Were Secretly Hacking iPhones For Years
Apple just patched an unpatched flaw that it patched previously but accidentally unpatched recently — did I confuse you?
Let’s try it again…
Apple today finally released iOS 12.4.1 to fix a critical jailbreak vulnerability, like it or not, that was… Continue reading Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1 Emergency Update to Patch ‘Jailbreak’ Flaw
You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 83 for August 26th 2019: Facebook announces new off-Facebook activity privacy controls, how A… Continue reading New Facebook Privacy Controls, Apple iOS Patching Mistake, MoviePass Data Breach
A fully functional jailbreak has been released for the latest iOS 12.4 on the Internet, making it the first public jailbreak in a long time—thanks to Apple.
Dubbed “unc0ver 3.5.0,” the jailbreak works with the updated iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches b… Continue reading iOS 12.4 jailbreak released after Apple ‘accidentally un-patches’ an old flaw
Apple has just updated the rules of its bug bounty program by announcing a few major changes during a briefing at the annual Black Hat security conference yesterday.
One of the most attractive updates is…
Apple has enormously increased the maximum re… Continue reading Apple will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities
Google’s cybersecurity researchers have finally disclosed details and proof-of-concept exploits for 4 out of 5 security vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to target Apple iOS devices just by sending a maliciously-crafted message over iMe… Continue reading Google Researchers Disclose PoCs for 4 Remotely Exploitable iOS Flaws
FinSpy is used to collect a variety of private user information on various platforms. Since 2011 Kaspersky has continuously monitored the development of this malware and the emergence of new versions in the wild. According to our telemetry, several dozen unique mobile devices have been infected over the past year, with recent activity recorded in Myanmar in June 2019. Continue reading New FinSpy iOS and Android implants revealed ITW
This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for June 17th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: the US Customs and Border Protection data breach, the new sign in with Apple button, and more leaked Facebook emails. Protect your dig… Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection Data Breach, Sign in with Apple, Leaked Facebook Emails