Security

SECURITY

Feb 18, 2022

This is How NSO Group’s Spyware Was First Discovered on an iPhone

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple dragged Israeli spyware maker NSO Group to court for targeting and surveilling iPhone and Mac users around the world. Interestingly, the foundation of this case was based on one residual file left by the

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Sep 24, 2021

Apple Reportedly Fails to Patch Multiple iOS 15 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities First Reported in March

Mahit Huilgol

Controversies and complaints are not something new to Apple's Bug Security Program. Security researchers blame Apple for its laid-back attitude when it comes to fixing 0-day bugs. This time around, a security

SECURITY

Aug 19, 2021

Over 90 Civil Rights Groups Ask Apple to Abandon CSAM Plans

Sanuj Bhatia

Ever since Apple announced CSAM detection for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS earlier this month, it's been a topic of debate. Not only security experts but even Apple's own employees are calling it out.

SECURITY

Aug 18, 2021

Developer Reverse-Engineers Apple’s CSAM Detection System, Finds Serious Flaws in it

Sanuj Bhatia

Apple announced the new CSAM detection system earlier this month. Since the feature's announcement, CSAM has received a lot of backlash with not only security researchers but even Apple's own employees calling it

SECURITY

Jul 23, 2021

Researcher Claims Apple Will Have to ‘Re-Write iMessage Codebase’ to Combat Pegasus Spyware

Sanuj Bhatia

About a week ago, the iPhones of thousands of journalists, human rights activists, and ministers were discovered to be bugged with Pegasus spyware. A report disclosed that the spyware had entered the victims' iPhones by

SECURITY

Jul 20, 2021

How to Check if Your iPhone Has Been Infected with Pegasus Spyware

Sanuj Bhatia

Pegasus spyware has been making headlines for the past few days. The tool developed by Israeli private company NSO has been accused of collecting the personal data of thousands of journalists, human rights activists, and

SECURITY

Jul 19, 2021

Apple Says iMessage Zero-Click Exploit Used in Pegasus Hack Is ‘Not a Threat’ to Most

Sanuj Bhatia

Earlier today, it was reported that the Pegasus hack that resulted in the data leak of thousands of journalists and human rights activists was infected through the zero-click exploit in iOS 14.6's

SECURITY

Jul 19, 2021

Report: Pegasus Spyware Hack Based on Zero-Click iOS 14.6 iMessage Exploit Sold to Governments Worldwide

Sanuj Bhatia

Pegasus Spyware has been making the headlines since Sunday morning. The spyware developed by Israel's NSO group has been accused of leaking data of thousands of journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists around the

SECURITY

Jul 13, 2021

Security Researcher ‘Feels Robbed’ After Apple Refuses to Pay Bug Bounty

Mahit Huilgol

Over the past several years, Apple has emerged as a company that deeply cares about privacy. Apple's Security Bounty program is designed to fix security issues and reward the researchers. A security researcher has

SECURITY

Jul 6, 2021

Report: NSO’s iPhone Spyware Linked with Multiple State Attacks Leading to Violence

Mahit Huilgol

A database released by Amnesty International and partner organizations reveals how spyware is used to enable state terror attacks in multiple countries. The report says NSO Group spyware helps facilitate state terror attacks and curtail

SECURITY

Jun 22, 2021

Instructions Reveal How US Agencies Use GrayKey to Bypass Locked iPhones

Sanuj Bhatia

GrayKey is an infamous iPhone 'hacking' tool widely used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S. to extract data from locked iPhones. Even though the tool is now said to be no longer working

SECURITY

Jun 4, 2021

Tiktok Has Updated Its Privacy Policy to Collect Biometrics Data

Mahit Huilgol

TikTok has silently changed its privacy policy in the US. The new policy reflects that the app "may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information." It looks like TikTok has permitted itself to collect your personal

SECURITY

May 6, 2021

Report: China Turned Prize-Winning iPhone Hack into a Surveillance Tool Against Uyghur Muslims

Mahit Huilgol

Scores of White Hat hackers participate in Bug Bounty Programs and win huge rewards. Typically the exploits are handed over to the concerned company and published only after it is fixed. A new report highlights

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Jan 26, 2021

Apple Says iOS 14.4 Patches Two Vulnerabilities That ‘May Have Been Exploited’

Sanuj Bhatia

iOS 14.4 was released to the public today. While the update brings in many features, and fixes, to the iPhone, it patches two critical vulnerabilities that could have, or may already have been exploited.

Apple iOS 14 Clipboard Read Notification

SECURITY

Jun 23, 2020

iOS 14 Notifies You When an App or Widget Reads Your Clipboard Data

Asif Shaik

Apple introduced not only new features and performance improvements with iOS 14, but also improved the privacy and security aspects of the operating system. A few weeks ago, a security issue was discovered in iOS

SECURITY

Feb 12, 2020

Android Smartphone Brands Follow Apple’s Secure Enclave Model for Enhanced Security

Asif Shaik

Apple has been at the forefront of smartphone innovation, especially when it comes to data security and user privacy. Apparently, various Android smartphone brands follow the Cupertino-based firm's Secure Enclave model for enhanced

SECURITY

Dec 19, 2019

Apple Outlines How It Protects User Data and Privacy in 2019 Security Guide

Mahit Huilgol

Apple has released its annual Platform Security guide that describes all the measures the company is taking to achieve “maximum security.” Apple designs security into the core of its platforms. Building on the experience of

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Sep 13, 2019

iOS 13 Exploit Lets Anyone Bypass Lockscreen and Access Contact Information

Mahit Huilgol

A security researcher has unearthed an exploit that allows hackers to bypass the lockscreen on iOS 13. The exploit not only allows you to bypass lock screen but also gain access to all the contact

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Feb 6, 2019