Apple: Mercenary spyware attacks target iPhone users in 92 countries
April 11, 2024
10:16 AM
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Apple has been notifying iPhone users in 92 countries about a "mercenary spyware attack" attempting to remotely compromise their device.
In a sample notification the company shared with BleepingComputer, Apple says that it has high confidence in the warning and urges the recipient to take seriously.
"Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone...
New Darcula phishing service targets iPhone users via iMessage
March 27, 2024
06:12 PM
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A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) named ‘Darcula’ uses 20,000 domains to spoof brands and steal credentials from Android and iPhone users in more than 100 countries.
Darcula has been used against various services and organizations, from postal, financial, government, taxation departments, to telcos, airlines, utility, offering fraudsters over 200 templates to choose from.
One thing that makes the service...
New GoFetch attack on Apple Silicon CPUs can steal crypto keys
March 22, 2024
11:01 AM
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A new side-channel attack called "GoFetch" impacts Apple M1, M2, and M3 processors and can be used to steal secret cryptographic keys from data in the CPU's cache.
The attack targets constant-time cryptographic implementations using data memory-dependent prefetchers (DMPs) found in modern Apple CPUs. This allows it to recreate the private cryptographic keys for various algorithms, including OpenSSL Diffie-Hellman, Go RSA, CRYSTALS...
Apple blames Spotify for $1.95 billion fine over "abusive" App store rules
March 4, 2024
12:58 PM
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The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion, or approximately $1.95 million, for allegedly abusing its market dominance in music streaming app distribution to prevent developers from promoting cheaper services outside the app.
"The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users ('iOS users')...
Fraudsters tried to scam Apple out of 5000 iPhones worth over $3 million
February 21, 2024
03:27 PM
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Two Chinese nationals face 20 years in prison after being caught and convicted of submitting over 5,000 fake iPhones worth more than $3 million to Apple with the goal of having them replaced with genuine devices.
Apple offers a one-year warranty for new iPhones, enabling customers to return malfunctioning devices to Apple or authorized resellers for a replacement. Additionally, Apple provides insurance protection plans, allowing...
Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple’s App Store
February 8, 2024
12:02 PM
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LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials.
The fake app uses a similar name to the genuine app, a similar icon, and a red-themed interface made to appear close to the brand's authentic design.
However, the fake app's name is 'LassPass,' instead of 'LastPass,' and it has a publisher of 'Parvati Patel.'
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