Apple will let users run iOS apps on macOS

Apple is making it easier for mobile developers to port their iOS apps to the next-generation macOS Mojave desktop platform—a major step in bringing the two platforms closer together.

However, at the same time, the company straightforward denied the i… Continue reading Apple will let users run iOS apps on macOS

Apple Plans to Replace Intel Chips in Macs with its Custom Designed CPUs

In a major blow to Intel, Apple is reportedly planning to use its custom-designed ARM chips in Mac computers starting as early as 2020, ultimately replacing the Intel processors running on its desktop and laptop hardware.

The company makes its own A-s… Continue reading Apple Plans to Replace Intel Chips in Macs with its Custom Designed CPUs

Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

A severe programming bug has been found in APFS file system for macOS High Sierra operating system that exposes passwords of encrypted external drives in plain text.

Introduced two years ago, APFS (Apple File System) is an optimized file system for fl… Continue reading Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

A severe programming bug has been found in APFS file system for macOS High Sierra operating system that exposes passwords of encrypted external drives in plain text.

Introduced two years ago, APFS (Apple File System) is an optimized file system for fl… Continue reading Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

A severe programming bug has been found in APFS file system for macOS High Sierra operating system that exposes passwords of encrypted external drives in plain text.

Introduced two years ago, APFS (Apple File System) is an optimized file system for fl… Continue reading Apple macOS Bug Reveals Passwords for APFS Encrypted Volumes in Plaintext

15-Year-Old Apple macOS 0-Day Kernel Flaw Disclosed, Allows Root Access

A security researcher on New Year’s eve made public the details of an unpatched security vulnerability in Apple’s macOS operating system that can be exploited to take complete control of a system.

On the first day of 2018, a researcher using the onlin… Continue reading 15-Year-Old Apple macOS 0-Day Kernel Flaw Disclosed, Allows Root Access

Apple macOS High Sierra Bug Exposes Passwords of Encrypted APFS Volumes As Hint

A severe programming error has been discovered in Apple’s latest macOS High Sierra 10.13 that exposes passwords of encrypted Apple File System (APFS) volumes in plain text.

Reported by Matheus Mariano, a Brazilian software developer, the vulnerability affects encrypted volumes using APFS wherein the password hint section is showing the actual password in the plain text.

Yes, you got that right—

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Millions of Up-to-Date Apple Macs Remain Vulnerable to EFI Firmware Hacks

“Always keep your operating system and software up-to-date.”

This is one of the most popular and critical advice that every security expert strongly suggests you to follow to prevent yourself from major cyber attacks.

However, even if you attempt to … Continue reading Millions of Up-to-Date Apple Macs Remain Vulnerable to EFI Firmware Hacks

Apple macOS High Sierra Exploit Lets Hackers Steal Keychain Passwords in Plaintext

Apple yesterday rolled out a new version of its macOS operating system, dubbed High Sierra 10.13—a few hours before an ex-NSA hacker publicly disclosed the details of a critical vulnerability that affects High Sierra as well as all earlier versions of macOS.

Patrick Wardle, an ex-NSA hacker and now head of research at security firm Synack, found a critical zero-day vulnerability in macOS that

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Website of Popular Mac Software Hacked to Spread Malware

If you have recently downloaded the popular open source video transcoder app HandBrake on your Mac, there are chances that your computer is infected with a notorious Remote Access Trojan (RAT).

The HandBrake team issued a security alert on Saturday, w… Continue reading Website of Popular Mac Software Hacked to Spread Malware