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Apple’s Rumored Smart Camera Trades Video Feeds For Text Alerts
Apple’s rumored J450 home camera skips video feeds entirely, using AI to send text updates about who is in your house to prioritize privacy.
Apple Patches CoreGraphics Zero-Day Flaw Targeted In Attacks
Apple released urgent security updates to fix a CoreGraphics zero-day vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
Meta Muse users found they could export large parts of its virtual machine
Developers prompted Meta Muse to package its virtual-machine files, exposing internal documentation without access to other users or Meta systems.
iOS 27.2 beta 2 shows Apple is still building an anti-snatching lock
New iOS 27.2 beta 2 code shows Apple is still developing AutoLock, an unannounced iPhone feature designed to react when a phone is snatched.
iOS 27 Impersonation Risk Detection: How Apple's anti-scam setting works
Impersonation Risk Detection, available starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, lets a supporting app ask your device for a scam risk level before you send a payment or change your password. The switch is in Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection, where it is labeled Share with App Developers. Two iPhone…
Apple lists 51 iOS 27 security fixes that aren't on its iOS 26.7 page
Apple’s security page for iOS 27 lists 51 fixes that its iOS 26.7 page doesn’t, including one for a flaw that could let someone holding your unlocked iPhone see saved Wi-Fi passwords. Apple doesn’t mark any of the 51 as exploited, so this is a reason to plan your upgrade, not to panic. iOS 27…
DOJ Secures Temporary Pause On Document Order In Apple Antitrust Case
The DOJ secured a temporary pause on an order requiring 14 federal agencies to hand over internal documents in the ongoing Apple antitrust lawsuit.
BASF Subsidiary Sues Apple Over Alleged Face ID Patent Infringement
BASF subsidiary trinamiX is suing Apple for patent infringement over its Face ID skin detection technology used in recent smartphones and premium tablets.
Organized Crime Gangs Are Draining Millions From Apple Gift Cards
Crime rings are stealing millions by tampering with physical Apple gift cards in stores. Learn how this scam works and how you can protect your cash today.
Michigan Women Take Apple to Court Over AirTag Tracking
Two Michigan women sued Apple after finding hidden AirTags in their cars. The legal complaint claims the company failed to warn them about the stalking.
Hackers Are Actively Exploiting a Dangerous Mac Screen Sharing Flaw
Hackers are exploiting a critical macOS screen sharing vulnerability to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Update your Mac right now to protect your data today.
Online Cyber Scams Cost Americans $150 Billion Last Year
A new report estimates that online scams cost Americans nearly $150 billion last year, which is seven times higher than what is reported to the FBI.
ChatGPT Shared Bioweapon And Poison Guides With Hundreds Of Users
Hundreds of users asked a chatbot for bioweapon and poison recipes. The system gave detailed instructions while the creators kept police in the dark.
Apple Starts Distributing Safari 26.6 With Important Security Fixes
Apple is now distributing Safari 26.6 with essential security fixes. The update patches multiple WebKit vulnerabilities for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia users.
CrashStealer Malware Targets Mac Users Through Fake App Prompts
Learn how the new CrashStealer malware targets Mac users through fake meeting apps and system prompts to steal passwords and crypto wallet credentials.
US Cyber Agency Built Its Incident Playbook During A Live Hack
The US cybersecurity agency CISA admitted it had to build a response playbook during an active data leak after a contractor exposed secret cloud passwords.
SCOTUS Rules Police Need Probable Cause to Search Your Location Data
The Supreme Court ruled that digital location history is protected by the Fourth Amendment, meaning police now need probable cause for geofence warrants.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 Early to Stop New AI Hacking Tools
Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and macOS 26.5.2 early to fix over 25 security flaws. The company aims to prevent new AI tools from hacking into your devices.
Apple Investigates iPhone 18 Pro Supplier Secrets Leaked By Tata
Apple is investigating a massive data breach at supplier Tata Electronics. The hack leaked secret supplier maps and drop test photos for the iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple Teams Up With British Police To Stop Smartphone Thefts
Apple is officially working with British police to track stolen devices and block the illegal software criminals use to factory reset and resell phones.
Apple AI Brings Video Summaries And Smarter Alerts To Home App
Apple brings new AI video descriptions and grouped notifications to the Home app. Find camera clips easily and reduce the smart home alerts on your phone.
Apple Uses Agentic AI To Fix Your Compromised Passwords In iOS 27
Apple upgrades the Passwords app in iOS 27 with agentic AI to automatically log into websites and update your weak or compromised passwords super securely.
Discord Adds Default End-To-End Encryption For Voice And Video Calls
Discord has officially rolled out default end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls. Learn how this privacy update protects your daily chats now.