Apple VP of security engineering and architecture Ivan Krstić revealed a new maximum bug bounty payout of $2 million for a chain…
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Why Apple’s approach to alerting victims of spyware attacks is the right one
For several years, Apple has notified individuals targeted by government spyware, alerting them to potential compromises and directing…
Apple issues new iPhone ‘spyware’ warning to users in nearly 100 countries
Apple issued a new wave of spyware warnings this week, targeting iPhone users in 98 countries. On Wednesday, social media buzzed with…
Apple’s highly secure iPhone Lockdown Mode is surprisingly usable
Apple’s Lockdown Mode offers specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private…
Among many successes this year, Apple’s security and privacy engineers thwarted Pegasus
Apple security and privacy engineers thwarted Pegasus. It was just one of their successes this year. Apple engineers are finding…
Spyware firm QuaDream said to have helped hack iPhones running older iOS 14
Hacking tools sold by a little-known Israeli vendor QuaDream have been used to break into the iPhones of journalists and political…
With Lockdown Mode, Apple deals devastating blow to mercenary spyware
Apple’s Lockdown Mode offers specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of cyberattacks from mercenary spyware …
Lockdown Mode: Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware
Apple on Wednesday detailed two initiatives – Lockdown Mode and a $10 million grant – to help protect users who may be personally targeted…