Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1 Emergency Update to Patch ‘Jailbreak’ Flaw

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

New Facebook Privacy Controls, Apple iOS Patching Mistake, MoviePass Data Breach

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

iOS 12.4 jailbreak released after Apple ‘accidentally un-patches’ an old flaw

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 will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities

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 Researchers Disclose PoCs for 4 Remotely Exploitable iOS Flaws

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

New FinSpy iOS and Android implants revealed ITW

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

US Customs and Border Protection Data Breach, Sign in with Apple, Leaked Facebook Emails

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

APT trends report Q1 2019

This is our latest summary of APT activity, based on our threat intelligence research and provide a representative snapshot of what we have published and discussed in greater detail in our private APT reports. It aims to highlight the significant events and findings that we feel people should be aware of. Continue reading APT trends report Q1 2019

‘Exodus’ Surveillance Malware Found Targeting Apple iOS Users

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an iOS version of the powerful mobile phone surveillance app that was initially targeting Android devices through apps on the official Google Play Store.

Dubbed Exodus, as the malware is called, the iOS versio… Continue reading ‘Exodus’ Surveillance Malware Found Targeting Apple iOS Users