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Bugs With Impressive Names! – Naked Security

Apple recently released a full update that includes not only the second Rapid Response patch but also a fix for another zero-day vulnerability. The zero-day in WebKit, which was previously addressed in the Rapid Response patch, has now been accompanied by a fix for a kernel-level vulnerability. Interestingly, the zero-day in WebKit was attributed to… 

What was Steve Jobs’s first job? – Naked Security

DOUG.  …it also involved a multitude of other cybercrimes. This individual, a 22-year-old from the UK, was involved in SIM swapping attacks, where he would manipulate mobile phone carriers to transfer victims’ phone numbers to his control. With access to their phone numbers, he would then take over their online accounts, including social media, email, and… 

3 zero-days fixed, so be sure to patch now! – Naked Security

Apple recently introduced its new Rapid Security Response process, which allows the company to push out critical patches for key system components without a full-size operating system update. These patches typically deal with zero-day bugs that affect core software such as the Safari browser and WebKit. The reason these bugs are dangerous is that browsers… 

“Snakes in airplane mode” – what if your phone says it’s offline but isn’t? – Naked Security

Researchers at Apple device management company Jamf have published a paper titled “Fake Airplane Mode: A mobile tampering technique to maintain connectivity.” The paper reveals that attackers can implant rogue software onto iPhones to carry out a “fake airplane” attack, which tricks users into thinking their device is offline when it is not. This technique…