Apple security updates for iOS, macOS and other products
Apple has released security updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, Safari, iCloud, tvOS and iTunes.
Mobile Security
Samsung Galaxy device fingerprint sensor security flaw
Samsung confirmed a security issue in its Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 devices. Users have been reporting they can bypass the fingerprint reader by using a silicon screen protector.
iOS exploit chains discovered in the wild
A group of hackers have been using compromised websites to launch watering hole attacks against iPhone users who visit the websites. The attacks also use five different exploit chains and exploit 0-day vulnerabilities that don’t require any user interaction.
Apple issues emergency patch for iOS and macOS (CVE-2019-8605)
Apple released security updates and emergency patch for iOS and macOS (CVE-2019-8605). In all, the company released iOS 12.4.1, macOS Mohave 10.14.6, watchOS 5.3.1 and tvOS 12.4.1.
Apple releases July security updates for iOS, macOS and other products
Apple released security updates that address vulnerabilities in multiple products, to include iOS, macOS, Safari, watchOS, tvOS and Apple TV Software. Additional mitigations for speculative execution vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs or “Spectre” were also included in the latest macOS update.
DHS warns of Iranian cybersecurity threats, issues guidance
The Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning about recent Iranian cybersecurity threats. The statement also included suggested tips and best practices to stay safe online.
Open ADB port attacks spread cryptocurrency-mining botnet
Attackers are targeting open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) ports running on Android devices to install cryptocurrency-mining botnet malware.
Apple updates AirPort Base Station Firmware
Apple has released AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.91 to address multiple vulnerabilities in AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base station routers.
WhatsApp vulnerability could be exploited to install spyware
A vulnerability in Facebook’s WhatsApp could allow attackers to install spyware on impacted smartphones.
Apple releases security updates for iOS, macOS and other products
Apple released security updates that address vulnerabilities in multiple products, to include iOS, macOS, Safari, watchOS, tvOS and Apple TV Software. Additional mitigations for speculative execution vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs or “Spectre” were also included in the latest macOS update.