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TSMC Halts Production Following Computer Virus Attack Affecting iPhone Chip Supply

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Faces Disruption Due to Virus Attack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a critical player in the semiconductor industry and the exclusive supplier of system-on-chip (SoC) components for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, experienced a significant operational setback following a computer virus outbreak. The incident, which occurred late…

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Hackers Target Apple Employees with $23,000 Bounty for Corporate Login Information

The landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve, with internal threats emerging as a significant concern for organizations. A recent event exemplifies this: cybercriminals are reportedly targeting Apple employees in Ireland, enticing them with offers of €20,000 (approximately $23,000) in exchange for their login credentials. This initiative, part of an intricate…

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16-Year-Old Hacktivist Breaches Apple Servers and Pilfers 90GB of Confidential Data

Apple Security Breach Exposed by Teenage Hacker In a surprising turn of events, Apple, a company long regarded as a bastion of cybersecurity, fell victim to a breach orchestrated by a 16-year-old high school student. This incident has raised significant concerns within the tech community, especially among business owners wary…

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Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against U.S. Government Over Unconstitutional Secret Data Requests

In a significant legal move, Microsoft has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DoJ) to contest a gag order that prohibits technology companies from notifying their customers when their cloud-based data is accessed by government authorities. This lawsuit arises from concerns regarding the implications of the Electronic Communications…

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Hacker Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison for Leaking Celebrities’ Private Photos

George Garofano Sentenced for High-Profile Celebrity Hack In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, George Garofano has been sentenced to eight months in prison for hacking into over 250 Apple iCloud accounts belonging to notable celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and Kim Kardashian. This sentencing follows his guilty plea to…

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New iOS 16 Vulnerability Allows Hidden Cellular Access While in Fake Airplane Mode

Recent findings from cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a sophisticated post-exploit technique on iOS 16 that could allow attackers to maintain covert access to Apple devices, even when users believe their devices are disconnected. This method leverages a deceptive form of Airplane Mode, manipulating the user interface to mislead victims while…

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Hidden Chinese Spy Chips Discovered on Servers Used by U.S. Companies

Recent media revelations have unveiled a large-scale supply chain attack that stands as one of the most significant corporate espionage and hardware hacking incidents attributed to a nation-state. A report released by Bloomberg today details the discovery of diminutive surveillance chips, comparable in size to a grain of rice, embedded…

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Apple Hurries to Fix Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeted by Pegasus Spyware on iPhones

Apple Issues Urgent Security Patches for Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities On Thursday, Apple announced the immediate release of emergency security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS to rectify two critical zero-day vulnerabilities. These flaws had already been leveraged in attacks to deploy the notorious Pegasus spyware developed by the NSO…

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