Tag: iPhone

Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

January 13, 2025

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to bypass Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection. According to Bleeping Computer* they send smishing (SMS phishing) messages from unknown senders, which iMessage automatically disables links for. However, if users reply to these messages or add the sender to their contact list, the links become enabled again. Recently, there has been … More Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

Imagine vacationing without a smartphone — cybercriminals can’t

April 26, 2024

With all of the fake websites and apps out there, critical cybersecurity for travelers begins at home before the trip even starts. In the past, when travelers prepared for a long trip, they worried about getting lost, so they packed, among other things, a map, a compass, a radio, a dictionary, and a flashlight. Now … More Imagine vacationing without a smartphone — cybercriminals can’t

Apple notifies users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks

April 12, 2024

Apple has sent a new batch of threat notifications to users in 92 countries who may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, according to several media reports. According to The Record*, the alerts were sent on Wednesday, warning users that attackers tried to remotely compromise their iPhones. On the same day, Apple also updated … More Apple notifies users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks

Apple stresses security risks of complying with EU’s Digital Markets Act

March 7, 2024

Apple has published a whitepaper* detailing how it says it is working to protect EU users and emphasising the risks of opening up the iPhone to rival App Stores. “Starting this year, the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires us to take a new approach in our work to serve our EU users,” … More Apple stresses security risks of complying with EU’s Digital Markets Act