Vulnerabilities
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APPLE
Apple’s Background Task Manager Exposed by Patrick Wardle
The security of our gadgets and data has become crucial in the constantly changing digital environment. Apple’s well-known operating system, macOS, has a strong defense against the lurking threat of malware. This three-tiered defense system includes a number of levels of security, such as App Installation Prevention, XProtect, and the more recent Background Task Manager innovation. We examine the subtleties…
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APPS
Mastodon Releases Security Update
Mastodon releases security update. As Mastodon continues to gain popularity as a viable alternative to Twitter, the platform remains committed to ensuring user safety and security. Recently, Mastodon released a comprehensive security update addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including five high or critical severity flaws. Understanding the Vulnerabilities CVE-2023-36460: File Creation and Code Execution Vulnerability One of the vulnerabilities addressed in Mastodon’s…
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Android
Android’s Apple Released New Firmware Updates
Android’s May Security Update for Google Pixel Phones Android’s monthly security updates are essential for safeguarding mobile devices from security breaches and cyber-attacks. Google has now started rolling out the May 2023 security update for Pixel phones that is packed with critical security patches and bug fixes. This update is expected to strengthen the security of Pixel phones by eliminating…
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APPLE
Apple’s Latest Security Update: Fixing Zero-Day Flaws for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Apple has recently released iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 updates, which fix two zero-day flaws that were actively exploited against users with iPhones, Macs, and iPad devices. These two flaws, tracked as CVE-2023-28206 and CVE-2023-28205, could have allowed threat actors to take over the victim’s devices and gain full access to their endpoints. The first flaw, identified as CVE-2023-28206, is…
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APPLE
Upgrade Your Apple Devices: What You Need to Know
Upgrade Your Apple Devices: What You Need to Know If you’re using an older Apple device, it’s time to upgrade to the most recent version of the operating system available. Why? Apple wants users to upgrade to the latest version of the device OS as the company works to expand its product ecosystem. Here’s what you need to know about…
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APPLE
Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Update With Fixes For 32 Security Flaws
Apple Releases iOS 16.4 Update With Fixes For 32 Security Flaws Apple has released iOS 16.4 and is urging iPhone users, particularly those with older devices, to update immediately to benefit from some important security fixes Despite the seemingly unassuming update number (16.x, rather than 16.x.x), this update has patched 32 known security flaws (opens in new tab) that have…
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AI
ChatGPT’s Bug Reveals Some Subscribers’ Payment Information
ChatGPT, a popular language model chatbot by OpenAI, has reported a bug that exposed the payment information of some of its subscribers. The bug was discovered and fixed on March 20th, but during the period it was active, a limited number of users’ payment information, including credit card numbers and expiration dates, was accessible to unauthorized parties. OpenAI has not…
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TECH NEWS
Russia Bans iPhone Due To Potential Security Concerns
Russia Bans iPhone Due To Potential Security Concerns Russia has instructed its officials to avoid using iPhones due to concerns about potential security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Western intelligence agencies. This is part of Russia’s broader efforts to improve its cybersecurity and decrease its dependence on foreign technology, including smartphones and operating systems. The move also aims to…
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