Securing software repositories leads to better OSS security
Malicious software packages are found on public software repositories such as GitHub, PyPI and the npm registry seemingly every day. Attackers use a number of tricks to fool developers or systems into downloading them, or they simply compromise the p.....»»
VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use, here’s how to get it
Popular virtualization software VMware Fusion Pro is out with a neat update today – free licenses for anyone who wants to download it for personal use. Here are all the details and how to get it for your Mac. more….....»»
Making iPadOS finally live up to the iPad’s overachieving hardware
Every time a new iPad Pro is released, the reviews repeat the same narrative: powerful hardware, hamstrung software. The M4 reviews have been no exception. This gap isn’t because of a lack of effort on Apple’s part. The company has continually.....»»
iOS 17.6, iOS 17.7 & iOS 18: What’s Coming Next for iPhone
With lots of new software on the way, we felt it would be prudent to put together an iOS release timeline for iPhone users. Apple’s been busy in the months since iOS 17’s initial release back in September. The company’s released sev.....»»
iOS 16.7.9, iOS 16.8 & More: What’s Next for iOS 16
If you own an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus, you might be wondering what’s next in terms of iOS 16 software updates. Well, we’ve got you covered as today we’ll take a look at what owners of these devices can expect in 2024 an.....»»
iPadOS 16.7.8 Released for iPad
Apple’s pushed a new iPadOS 16.7.8 software update to iPad models stuck on iPadOS 16. Last week, iPadOS 16.7.8 entered beta testing. This week, after a very short stint in the company’s beta program, the company released the final version.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 Released, Here’s Why Most iPad Users Should Update
Apple’s released its iPadOS 17.5 update for iPad and owners of compatible iPad models should install the software in the near future. iPadOS 17.5 is the newest software upgrade for iPad’s compatible with iPadOS 17. It carries build number.....»»
Study uncovers technologies that could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security
Advanced information processing technologies offer greener telecommunications and strong data security for millions, a study led by University of Maryland (UMD) researchers revealed......»»
New iPad Pro display struggles to display some shades of blue
The OLED screen is the headline feature of the shiny new iPad Pro, but it seems that a little more software tweaking may be needed. Testing by one reviewer found that the device struggles to display certain shades of blue. Specifically, HDR highli.....»»
How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks
Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they will answer: the CISSP. If an organization is seeking some peace regar.....»»
Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Peake, CISO & SVP at Smartsheet, explains how responsible AI should be defined by each organization to guide their AI development and usage. Peake emphasizes that implementing responsible AI requires balanci.....»»
BLint: Open-source tool to check the security properties of your executables
BLint is a Binary Linter designed to evaluate your executables’ security properties and capabilities, utilizing LIEF for its operations. From version 2, BLint can also produce Software Bill-of-Materials (SBOM) for compatible binaries. BLint fea.....»»
Are you meeting your cyber insurance requirements?
Cyber insurance policies are specifically designed to offer financial protection to organizations in the face of cyber attacks, data breaches, or other cybersecurity incidents. While they can provide a sense of security, it’s crucial to be awar.....»»
iOS 17.5 just launched with a huge security feature for your iPhone
Apple has tried to stop stalking and other ill use cases with AirTags, but has failed against trackers from other brands. iOS 17.5 finally closes that gap......»»
First M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display but criticize price and software
Apple last week announced a , which is now available for pre-order. While the company says the new iPads will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 15, the press has already got their hands on the new iPad – and the first reviews praise the new.....»»
iPad Pro OLED HDR color peaking bug to be corrected with software update
Initial reviews of the new iPad Pro models have arrived, and so has news of an OLED bug causing some colors not to display correctly. A fix is on the way.iPad Pro uses tandem OLED for a brighter outputApple lifted the news embargo so initial reviews.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Monterey 12.7.5
Installing Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac from your current version of macOS Monterey, or older software, to the company’s latest firmware. macOS Monterey 12.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Monterey 12.7.5 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update could have a huge impact on your Mac’s performance. While many users should install the software today, others might be better off waiting. macOS Monterey 12.7.5 is a small maintenance release and it brings im.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Update Takes
Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update is a minor upgrade, but it could still take quite a bit of time to install on your Mac. The company’s latest macOS Monterey software includes important security patches. It doesn’t have any outward f.....»»
Do you need antivirus software on an iPad?
Wondering if you should buy antivirus software for your iPad? Understanding the security and privacy features on iPadOS can help answer that question......»»
iOS 17.5 includes these 15 security patches for iPhone users
iOS 17.5 has landed for everyone with several new user-facing features. And there are also 15 important security fixes that come with the update. Here are the full details on everything that’s been patched. more….....»»