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Latest Round of Apple Security Updates Includes iOS 11.3

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

iOS 11 Includes Patches for Several Vulnerabilities

iOS 11 Includes Patches for Several Vulnerabilities

September 25, 2017

September 19, 2017, marked the arrival of iOS 11, just in time for the release of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. The big annual update of Apple’s mobile operating...

The Age of iPhone Jailbreaking is Drawing to a Close

The Age of iPhone Jailbreaking is Drawing to a Close

Remember jailbreaking? From the first iPhone, it has been an integral part of the community around the device and even something which has pushed its...

iOS 11: What to Expect from the Next Major Version Change

iOS 11: What to Expect from the Next Major Version Change

Among a slew of other announcements at Apple's WWDC in June this year was the news that iPhone and iPad users would finally see the release of iOS 11 later...

Apple Releases iOS 10.3.3, Patching Critical Wi-Fi Vulnerability

Apple Releases iOS 10.3.3, Patching Critical Wi-Fi Vulnerability

Apple pushed a new round of security updates to many of its products on July 19, including macOS and iOS. While both updates provide important security...

Growth of Dishonest iOS Apps Highlight Need for Strong Mobile Threat Defense

Growth of Dishonest iOS Apps Highlight Need for Strong Mobile Threat...

How much should you be concerned about malware infections on your iOS devices? For most people, the answer will be "not at all" — but as we know, there is a...

Apple Covers All the Bases with Over 100 Security Updates in May

Apple Covers All the Bases with Over 100 Security Updates in May

In mid-May, while the world was waking up to deal with the chaos caused by the WannaCry ransomware spreading over the web, Apple was making its users safer...

New Version of iOS Makes Quiet Changes to How Apps Use Your Location

New Version of iOS Makes Quiet Changes to How Apps Use Your Location

At Apple's annual WWDC event this year, the company made a host of big announcements. Chief among them was the unveiling of the next iteration of iOS, version...

Siri Voice Command Bug Could Let Thieves Hide from Find My iPhone

Siri Voice Command Bug Could Let Thieves Hide from Find My iPhone

The theft of smartphones is a large problem, especially with high-value items like iPhones. Whether a thief takes a phone to use or to resell, they'll need to...

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