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Newly-Discovered Bug in Group FaceTime Inadvertently Allows...

February 6, 2019

When Apple debuted iOS 12.1 late last year, one of the flagship additions to the system was Group FaceTime. This long-requested feature allows multiple users...

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What’s in Apple’s Latest Security Digest?

What’s in Apple’s Latest Security Digest?

December 17, 2018

Apple recently released a comprehensive set of security updates, affecting devices and applications ranging from the iPhone to the Apple Watch to iTunes to...

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Apple Releases, Updates macOS Mojave and iOS 12, But Bricks Some Users’ Watches

Apple Releases, Updates macOS Mojave and iOS 12, But Bricks Some...

November 9, 2018

In early September, Apple achieved two milestone releases: the arrival of iOS 12 for mobile devices and macOS Mojave for the desktop environment. Along with a...

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Passcode Bypass Exploit for iOS 12.1 Appears Just After Release

Passcode Bypass Exploit for iOS 12.1 Appears Just After Release

November 7, 2018

Just a few hours after Apple released iOS 12.1 - which contained a few new features and a large slate of bug fixes - a security researcher identified a new...

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Checklist 113: Security Breaks and Fixes in iOS

November 1, 2018

A slightly surprising slip-up on Apple's part, a helpful security how-to, and an update on a persistent foe — that's what we’re diving into this week as we...

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The release of iOS 12 Brings Both Security Improvements and Bug Fixes

The release of iOS 12 Brings Both Security Improvements and Bug Fixes

October 4, 2018

The latest major version of Apple's flagship mobile operating has been released, along with a group of updates shared among iOS and many other products,...

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Apple’s July Security Updates Correct a Host of Problems

Apple’s July Security Updates Correct a Host of Problems

July 18, 2018

It's that time again: Apple has pushed out a variety of updates for practically all its products, from iTunes for Windows to multiple flavors of macOS, plus...

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Researcher Discloses Potential Brute Force Attack on iPhone; Apple Says It’s Not Real

Researcher Discloses Potential Brute Force Attack on iPhone; Apple...

July 3, 2018

A strong passcode is one of the most important elements of personal security on iOS devices. While it has been some time since Apple introduced the stronger...

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Latest Round of Apple Security Updates Includes iOS 11.3

April 9, 2018

After more than a month since the last big "patch day" for Apple products, the Cupertino company has now released to the public a new slew of updates that...

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Apple Patches Yet Another Phone-Crashing Text Bug

Apple Patches Yet Another Phone-Crashing Text Bug

February 26, 2018

We've recently seen a series of bugs on iOS and macOS devices that all follow a similar pattern: maliciously-formed links or simple emojis and text strings...

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iPhone Source Code Leak Could Open the Floodgates for Hackers

February 20, 2018

A key piece of Apple’s iPhone source code may be out in the wild. On February 7, someone posted something called “iBoot” on GitHub. GitHub is a popular...

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The Checklist 74: Overall iOS Security Features

February 1, 2018

Your iPhone is secure, right? That's the general impression, anyway — and it's certainly an impression Apple has worked hard to maintain over the years. It's...

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Checklist 70: Apple’s No Good Very Bad Security Quarter

January 4, 2018

For more than a year, we've been taking a little time every week here at The Checklist to bring you a podcast focused on and around the security of the Mac,...

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Apple Patches Potentially Serious Vulnerability in HomeKit with iOS 11.2.1

Apple Patches Potentially Serious Vulnerability in HomeKit with iOS...

December 20, 2017

In a world filled with "Internet of Things" (IoT) devices, there are security holes everywhere. Apple works hard on the hardened nature of its HomeKit system...

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Quick Tweaks to Improve Your Privacy on iOS 11

December 9, 2017

iOS 11 has been out for a few months now, and Apple's latest flagship iPhone versions have also launched in its wake. By now, you should hopefully have made...

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5 Handy “Hacks” to Get More Functionality Out of Your iPhone

5 Handy “Hacks” to Get More Functionality Out of Your...

December 6, 2017

Not every "hack" is a bad thing — in the true sense of the word, a “hack” means a clever and ingenious method for accomplishing something. You might know...

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Apple Releases iOS 11.1 and Other Important Security Updates

Apple Releases iOS 11.1 and Other Important Security Updates

October 31, 2017

The latest round of Apple security updates arrived on Halloween, delivering everything from iOS 11.1 to updates that affect macOS, watchOS, and more. As is...

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Beware the New iOS Phishing Attack

Beware the New iOS Phishing Attack

October 16, 2017

If you use iOS, you are used to the Apple popups that ask you to enter your Apple ID password. These popups are standard any time you go to download a new...

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Hacker Gains Access to iPhone 5 Secure Enclave Key, Opens Door for More Research

Hacker Gains Access to iPhone 5 Secure Enclave Key, Opens Door for...

September 29, 2017

While the iPhone's fingerprint scanner and its associated TouchID functionality provide a wealth of convenience to users, it also brings some unique security...

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Elcomsoft Phone Breaker 8.0 with iOS 11 Support: What You Need to Know

Elcomsoft Phone Breaker 8.0 with iOS 11 Support: What You Need to

September 26, 2017

Are you thinking about upgrading your iPhone this fall—either to the standard iPhone 8/8 Plus or the luxury model iPhone X? If so, you’re in luck:...

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