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Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...
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CERT-In Asks macOS, Google Chrome Users to Install Updates That Address Security Flaws, Data Theft Risks
CERT-In has issued two security advisories warning macOS and Google Chrome users about vulnerabilities that could lead to data theft or system compromise if left unpatched. The macOS advisory flags flaws in Apple Pages and Keynote that could expose sensitive information through malicious files, while a separate alert highlights a high-risk remote c...
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Apple Brings Hypertension Notifications Feature for Apple Watch to India: How to Use, Requirements, and More
Apple on Thursday announced the expansion of Hypertension Notifications to India, along with select other markets. First released as part of the watchOS 26 update in September, the feature analyses data collected by the Apple Watch to alert the user if a pattern of chronic blood pressure or hypertension is detected. As per the tech giant, the evalu...
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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Google Messages Can Now Alert You Before You Open Potentially Explicit Videos
Google Messages is rolling out video detection for nudity and explicit content with the October 2025 Play Services update. The feature scans incoming and outgoing videos locally, powered by SafetyCore, keeping all media private. Explicit videos are automatically blurred, letting users review or delete them before viewing. Sensitive Content Warnings...
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iOS 26 Beta 5 Update Rolls Out With Dynamic Island Battery Warning, New Passcode Animation
Apple released the iOS Beta 5 update for iPhone on Tuesday. Currently available to developers and beta testers, it contains subtle changes over the previous iteration that was introduced last month. As per a report, the Dynamic Island will now show a warning when the iPhone has low battery. There is reportedly also a new animation when the passcode...
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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Apple Warns iPhone Users, Advises Them To Urgently Turn Off This Feature
As many as 23 vulnerabilities were reported, both in Apple's AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK).
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Apple's Urgent Warning: Update Now To Protect Your iPhone From "Extremely Dangerous" Attack
These vulnerabilities affect the iPhone's CoreAudio and Pointer Authentication systems, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data.
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Apple Warns iPhone, iPad Users To Update Devices Urgently Or Risk Malicious Attacks
The California-based company urged its users to download the latest iOS patch, a little over a month after releasing the previous update.
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Here's Why Apple Has Urged Millions To Update Their iPhones Immediately
Apple issuing a warning to its users comes in the backdrop of the FBI cautioning both iPhone and Android users to delete certain text messages.
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Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
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Apple Issues Fresh Warning to Users in 98 Countries Over 'Mercenary Spyware'
Apple threat notifications have been issued to users in 98 countries, informing them about the possibility that they were targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. The iPhone maker has issued two such updates this year — the previous one was sent to users in 92 countries in April. Apple's threat notifications ask potentially affected users to enabl...
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Apple Warns iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Spyware' Attack in 92 Countries
Apple iPhone users in 92 countries have been warned by the company that they might have been targeted using mercenary spyware. The company has not attributed these mercenary spyware attacks to specific threat actors or revealed the geographic locations of users that were impacted. Apple has also updated its support document to detail how these aler...
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Apple Warns Eligibility for Alternative App Marketplaces Could Be Revoked If User Travels Outside EU
Apple added support for alternative app marketplaces on iPhone devices with the iOS 17.4 update, after much anticipation. However, it has now released a support document explaining the nuances around the eligibility of the feature. Surprisingly, the Cupertino-based tech giant said that it might stop access to marketplaces if a user travels outside ...
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Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit
Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...
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CERT-In Asks macOS, Google Chrome Users to Install Updates That Address Security Flaws, Data Theft Risks
CERT-In has issued two security advisories warning macOS and Google Chrome users about vulnerabilities that could lead to data theft or system compromise if left unpatched. The macOS advisory flags flaws in Apple Pages and Keynote that could expose sensitive information through malicious files, while a separate alert highlights a high-risk remote c...
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Apple Brings Hypertension Notifications Feature for Apple Watch to India: How to Use, Requirements, and More
Apple on Thursday announced the expansion of Hypertension Notifications to India, along with select other markets. First released as part of the watchOS 26 update in September, the feature analyses data collected by the Apple Watch to alert the user if a pattern of chronic blood pressure or hypertension is detected. As per the tech giant, the evalu...
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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Google Messages Can Now Alert You Before You Open Potentially Explicit Videos
Google Messages is rolling out video detection for nudity and explicit content with the October 2025 Play Services update. The feature scans incoming and outgoing videos locally, powered by SafetyCore, keeping all media private. Explicit videos are automatically blurred, letting users review or delete them before viewing. Sensitive Content Warnings...
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iOS 26 Beta 5 Update Rolls Out With Dynamic Island Battery Warning, New Passcode Animation
Apple released the iOS Beta 5 update for iPhone on Tuesday. Currently available to developers and beta testers, it contains subtle changes over the previous iteration that was introduced last month. As per a report, the Dynamic Island will now show a warning when the iPhone has low battery. There is reportedly also a new animation when the passcode...
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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Apple Warns iPhone Users, Advises Them To Urgently Turn Off This Feature
As many as 23 vulnerabilities were reported, both in Apple's AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK).
-
Apple's Urgent Warning: Update Now To Protect Your iPhone From "Extremely Dangerous" Attack
These vulnerabilities affect the iPhone's CoreAudio and Pointer Authentication systems, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data.
-
Apple Warns iPhone, iPad Users To Update Devices Urgently Or Risk Malicious Attacks
The California-based company urged its users to download the latest iOS patch, a little over a month after releasing the previous update.
-
Here's Why Apple Has Urged Millions To Update Their iPhones Immediately
Apple issuing a warning to its users comes in the backdrop of the FBI cautioning both iPhone and Android users to delete certain text messages.
-
Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
-
Apple Issues Fresh Warning to Users in 98 Countries Over 'Mercenary Spyware'
Apple threat notifications have been issued to users in 98 countries, informing them about the possibility that they were targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. The iPhone maker has issued two such updates this year — the previous one was sent to users in 92 countries in April. Apple's threat notifications ask potentially affected users to enabl...
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Apple Warns iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Spyware' Attack in 92 Countries
Apple iPhone users in 92 countries have been warned by the company that they might have been targeted using mercenary spyware. The company has not attributed these mercenary spyware attacks to specific threat actors or revealed the geographic locations of users that were impacted. Apple has also updated its support document to detail how these aler...
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Apple Warns Eligibility for Alternative App Marketplaces Could Be Revoked If User Travels Outside EU
Apple added support for alternative app marketplaces on iPhone devices with the iOS 17.4 update, after much anticipation. However, it has now released a support document explaining the nuances around the eligibility of the feature. Surprisingly, the Cupertino-based tech giant said that it might stop access to marketplaces if a user travels outside ...
