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iPhones of US diplomats hacked using “0-click” exploits from embattled NSO

NSO's stealthy Pegasus malware gives full remote access to infected devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The iPhones of nine US State Department officials were infected by powerful and stealthy malware developed by NSO Grou.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 3rd, 2021

How to tell if your webcam has been hacked

Has your webcam been hacked? It's a common fear, but how does it happen? Here's how to tell if someone may be watching through your computer cam and what to do......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Week in review: Palo Alto firewalls mitigation ineffective, PuTTY client vulnerable to key recovery attack

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Palo Alto firewalls: Public exploits, rising attacks, ineffective mitigation While it initially seemed that protecting Palo Alto Network firewalls f.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn"t exist

A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found c.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

The best iPhone emulators

While iPhones can now host emulators, it isn't open season for retro games on your phone. Here is what you need to know about the new app store rules for games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Apple"s iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners

Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple accused of shredding usable devices

Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report. Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggestin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption

A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumersApple's hardware ecos.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Palo Alto firewalls: Public exploits, rising attacks, ineffective mitigation

While it initially seemed that protecting Palo Alto Network firewalls from attacks leveraging CVE-2024-3400 would be possible by disabling the devices’ telemetry, it has now been confirmed that this mitigation is ineffectual. “Device tele.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

China suspected of being behind Apple"s recent spyware warnings

A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesOn April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countri.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day

Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Crime blotter: Arrests made in Naperville Apple Store theft

In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store.The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInside.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack alert

A bunch of folks all over the world got a mysterious notification about a "mercenary spyware attack" targeting iPhones. Almost half of the countries in the world got a strange notification from Apple on Wednesday.At noon Pacific time on Wednesd.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones

Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

More legal acrimony for Truth Social, as executive says he was hacked

Founding CEO says former assistant plotted "coup d'état," hacked his accounts. Enlarge (credit: Anna Barclay via Getty) A board member of Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, has been accused of hack.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Apple warning users about a mercenary spyware attack on iPhones

Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesIn November 2021, Apple announced that it would al.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Apple warns of a "mercenary spyware attack" on iPhones

Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesIn November 2021, Apple announced that it would al.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

LG TVs could be hacked to let criminals spy on you — and that"s not all

Hackers could take over your LG TV and buy every episode of that show you hate — but there is a fix......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

2024’s Best iPhones for Seniors

If you’re a senior looking to buy an iPhone, or if you’re shopping for a senior, you’ll want to pick a model that fits. This can be tricky, but there are specific iPhone models that stand out amongst the pack. When it comes to selec.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

14% of all iPhones now come from India

With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.Mumbai, IndiaIndia is becoming progressively more important to Apple as the company.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

One in seven iPhones now made in India, as Apple reduces dependence on China

A new report says that one in seven iPhones are now made in India – pointing to a significant acceleration in Apple’s work to reduce its dependence on China. Apple’s reliance on China as its key manufacturing hub has been placing the company.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024