iOS 14.7.1 and macOS 11.5.1 arrive with one bug fix and one security fix
iOS 14.7.1 is a small update that fixes a security vulnerability and a Watch bug. Enlarge / Apple executive Craig Federighi unveiled iOS 15 this summer. That version is coming later this year. (credit: Nathan Mattise / Ars Technica) Apple has.....»»
Apple will pay up to $1M to anyone who hacks its AI cloud
Apple is challenging security researchers to try and hack its AI cloud, and there's a huge bounty up for grabs......»»
Cisco issues emergency fix for VPN tool, users told to update now
Actively-exploited bugs have no workarounds, Cisco warns......»»
Huawei staff arrive at new mega-campus, hub of China"s tech drive
Huawei staff arrive at new mega-campus, hub of China"s tech drive.....»»
More than 100 million Americans had their health data exposed in a UnitedHealth hack
A UnitedHealth hack exposed the personal information and health data of more than 100M Americans – the first time the company has put a specific number on the security breach. A ransomware attack was made on Change Healthcare back in February, b.....»»
iOS 18.2 lets you add the volume slider back to your iPhone’s Lock Screen
With the release of iOS 16 in 2022, Apple removed the volume slider from the iPhone Lock Screen except while using AirPlay. In iOS 18.2, however, Apple has decided to bring back that capability with a new “Always Show Volume Control” option in th.....»»
Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough
When I first saw the photos of Donald Trump working in a McDonald’s a few days ago, the first thing I thought of was generative … The post Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough appeared.....»»
Bulk buyers are paying above retail for the iPhone 16, for four reasons
In most cases, you’d expect a shiny new Apple device to be worth less than you paid as soon as you walk out of the store, at least once you’re past the 14-day return period. You’d also expect companies buying in bulk to pay significantly less t.....»»
New Macs, new iOS 18.2, and debunked Apple rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.Apple's week of Mac announcements is comingIt's not as if it matters when.....»»
What I learned from 3 years of running Windows 11 on “unsupported” PCs
When your old PC goes over the Windows 10 update cliff, can Windows 11 save it? The Windows 10 update cliff is coming in October 2025. We've explained why that's a big deal, and w.....»»
Exploited: Cisco, SharePoint, Chrome vulnerabilities
Threat actors have been leveraging zero and n-day vulnerabilities in Cisco security appliances (CVE-2024-20481), Microsoft Sharepoint (CVE-2024-38094), and Google’s Chrome browser (CVE-2024-4947). CVE-2024-20481 (Cisco ASA/FTD) In the past few.....»»
How to fend off a quantum computer attack
In this Help Net Security video, IEEE member Marc Lijour explains quantum computing and offers insight into how to fend off a quantum computer attack. The post How to fend off a quantum computer attack appeared first on Help Net Security......»»
The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for.....»»
How to request access to Image Playground so you can use Genmoji in iOS 18.2 beta
With the first iOS 18.2 developer beta now available, iPhone users can take advantage of some of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features announced back … The post How to request access to Image Playground so you can use Genmoji in iOS.....»»
Apple Intelligence offers improved ChatGPT privacy, but there’s a catch
Apple released iOS 18.1 earlier this week, which brings the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro. ChatGPT integration isn’t … The post Apple Intelligence offers improved ChatGPT privacy, but there’s a.....»»
Perplexity AI native app for macOS now available on the Mac App Store
After teasing a native app for macOS last month, Perplexity AI on Thursday officially launched a version of its app for the Mac. Users can now interact with the platform more easily without having to rely on the web version. more….....»»
New infosec products of the week: October 25, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Fastly, IBM, Ivanti, Kusari, and Nucleus Security. IBM Guardium Data Security Center protects hybrid cloud and AI IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides.....»»
Your next Windows update should install much faster
Future Windows 11 updates won't take nearly as long to install. The 24H2 update will be up to 45.6% faster thanks to a speed boost......»»
AirPods Pro 2 firmware update available ahead of iOS 18.1 launch
A few days after releasing a firmware update for almost all AirPods models, Apple has issued a new version of AirPods Pro 2 firmware. At … The post AirPods Pro 2 firmware update available ahead of iOS 18.1 launch appeared first on BGR......»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 24, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18.2 beta 1
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
iOS 18.2 lets you ask Siri about what’s on your screen
Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you.....»»