Apple Releases Critical Security Updates Addressing Password Vulnerabilities and Audio Privacy Issues Apple has recently issued important updates for iOS and iPadOS targeting two significant security vulnerabilities. One of these flaws has the potential to expose users’ saved passwords via the VoiceOver assistive technology, raising alarm among cybersecurity experts. The…
Microsoft has announced the release of security updates addressing 118 vulnerabilities in its software suite, two of which have been identified as actively exploited vulnerabilities in the wild. Among these vulnerabilities, three have been classified as Critical, while 113 are rated Important, and two are deemed Moderate. Notably, this Patch…
On Wednesday, threat intelligence researchers from Google provided an update on four active zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer, all of which have been exploited by threat actors in various campaigns this year. This report highlights a concerning trend where three of the vulnerabilities were developed by commercial…
On November 12, 2024, Microsoft disclosed that two significant security vulnerabilities affecting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) and Task Scheduler have been actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities were part of the November Patch Tuesday update, which addressed a total of 90 security flaws across Microsoft products. Among the…
A significant security breach has come to light, involving the exposure of 183 million email accounts along with their corresponding passwords. This data, reportedly stemming from a malware-driven theft, has been added to the renowned breach-notification platform, Have I Been Pwned, run by cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt. Following its discovery…
Apple Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Major Security Update In a swift response to emerging threats, Apple has deployed critical security updates across its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and Safari. These updates are aimed at mitigating two zero-day vulnerabilities that have reportedly been exploited by malicious actors in…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has highlighted the urgent need for government agencies to address known cyber vulnerabilities. In a recent announcement, the agency published a comprehensive catalog containing vulnerabilities identified from major tech companies including Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and Google. These vulnerabilities are…
A critical security vulnerability affecting Apple’s iOS and macOS has recently been reported and subsequently patched. This flaw allowed potential exploitation of the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework, posing a significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Designated as CVE-2024-44131 with a CVSS score of 5.3, the…
Apple has recently announced a significant increase in its bug bounty program, elevating the maximum payout to $2 million for specific software exploit chains that could be exploited by spyware. This announcement was made by Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president of security engineering and architecture, during the Hexacon offensive security…
