Vulnerability allows hackers to exploit iOS technology to log into apps
Trend Micro security researchers have found that hackers can use the iOS URL Scheme to launch attacks on certain apps. Criminals may also steal sensitive user information from apps.
The iOS URL Scheme was designed by Apple itself as a compensating workaround for its mobile sandbox technology. It is ... Read more
Re-launched privacy investigation into Apple for violating GDPR
The Irish watchdog Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has opened a third privacy investigation into Apple, writes Reuters. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether Apple complies with the relevant provisions of the European GDPR Privacy Act when a customer requests access.
The other ... Read more
Jony Ive leaves Apple after 27 years and starts his own business
Apple leader Sir Jonathan Paul Jony Ive left Apple after 27 years. Ive, known for his iconic product design, starts his own company called LoveFrom.
Apple's current Chief Design Officer began his career at Apple in 1992 and led a design team that created an army of iconic consumer electronics device... Read more
Apple recalls 15 inch MacBook Pros for fire risk
Apple has established a voluntary replacement program for 15-inch MacBook Pro computers sold between September 2015 and February 2017. A problem in the battery of the devices increases the risk of fire.
"Because customer safety is a key priority, Apple is asking consumers to stop using affected 15-... Read more
Apple bait on 5G department Intel for own modems
It's no secret that Apple would love to develop its own 5G modems for its iPhones. The iPhone builder prefers to do as much as possible himself and also develops, for example, the SoCs that drive the phones indoors. However, Apple has no experience in the construction and development of modems, whic... Read more
Apple indicted by developers for monopoly App Store
Two developers are suing Apple in the United States. The developers claim that the company has had a monopoly on the sale and distribution of iOS apps for many years. The two argue for the arrival of new app stores for iOS.
The lawsuit must become a class action, which means that it may represent a... Read more
Apple launch own login function to compete with Facebook and Google
Apple announced at its developer conference WWDC that it will launch its own login service, which will compete with Twitter, Facebook and Google. The Sign in with Apple feature allows users to use their Apple ID to log into third-party apps and services.
The function was developed with security in ... Read more
Apple presents new Mac Pro for power users from $5999
Apple unveiled an all-new Mac Pro at its developer conference WWDC. The workstation is designed for professionals who have high demands on their Mac, Apple says. For example, the device comes with Xeon workstation processors with up to 28 cores.
The new Mac Pro also features a 1.5TB memory system t... Read more
MacOS Gatekeeper security to bypass by vulnerability
A security researcher has discovered a leak that allows malware makers to bypass macOS Gatekeeper security to execute malicious code.
Gatekeeper is a feature that asks users to confirm that they want to install applications from outside the Mac App Store. According to the security researcher, Filipp... Read more
Researchers find vulnerabilities in Intel processors from 2011 and newer
Security researchers have found new vulnerabilities in Intel chips. The errors affect the vast majority of the processors that the company has released since 2011. Microsoft, Apple and other tech companies are now rolling out security updates to neutralize the four errors found.
The exception is a ... Read more