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Tag: BlastDoor

Apple adds ‘BlastDoor’ security feature to fight iMessage hacks

Thursday, February 18, 2021 4:25 pm1 Comment

Apple has added a ‘BlastDoor’ security feature across its operating systems to battle hacks into its devices via incoming iMessages…

Apple adds ‘BlastDoor’ to secure iPhones and iPads from zero-click attacks

Thursday, January 28, 2021 9:59 pm6 Comments

Apple has added several anti-exploit mitigations, including a sandboxed “BlastDoor” service, into its flagship mobile operating systems…

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