Skip to content
MacDailyNews
  • X
  • Facebook
  • Gettr
  • LinkedIn
  • Truth
  • Tumblr
  • Gab
  • RSS
  • News
  • Opinion
  • How to
  • Contact
  • Contribute
  • App
  • Archives
  • Login

Update font size.

A A
© MacDailyNews 2002 - 2026 All Rights Reserved.
  • Advertise
  • Privacy

Tag: Mac firmware

Apple preps fix for OS X privilege escalation bug

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 8:55 amWednesday, August 5, 20156 Comments

Apple has taken interim measures to prevent further exploitation of the vulnerability…

Thunderstrike 2 worm can infect your Mac without detection, but requires root access

Monday, August 3, 2015 4:25 pmMonday, August 3, 201523 Comments

Assuming the attacker already has root control over the machine…

Symantec confirms existence of unpatched rootkit Mac security flaw

Friday, June 5, 2015 12:57 pmFriday, June 5, 20153 Comments

Symantec says a critical vulnerability within some Apple Mac models…

How to protect your Mac from the ‘Dark Jedi’ firmware hack

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 12:01 pmTuesday, June 2, 20159 Comments

A new exploit dubbed ‘Dark Jedi’ exists for MacBook systems created before mid-2014…

Vulnerability in Macs made before mid-2014 could allow firmware modifications, researcher says

Monday, June 1, 2015 1:06 pm9 Comments

A zero-day software vulnerability in the firmware of older Apple computers…

Apple preparing to release ‘Thunderstrike’ patch for OS X

Monday, January 26, 2015 10:25 am5 Comments

A beta of the next OS X update for Mac users contains a patch…

Apple secures Macs against ‘Thunderstrike’ attacks in OS X 10.10.2

Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:13 am11 Comments

the upcoming OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 will fix the Thunderstrike issue…

Macs vulnerable to virtually undetectable malware that ‘can’t be removed’, but physical access is required

Monday, January 12, 2015 11:24 am25 Comments

A security researcher has discovered a way to infect Macs with malware…

New proof-of-concept ‘Thunderstrike’ bootkit for OS X can permanently backdoor Macs

Friday, January 9, 2015 9:55 amFriday, January 9, 201514 Comments

The malware has been dubbed Thunderstrike, because it spreads through maliciously modified peripheral devices…

Ticker Tape by TradingView

Top Posts & Pages

  • Check out Apple's new CarPlay video feature in iOS 26.4
  • SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Apple's major Netflix-style content acquisition is a long-term winner for Apple TV
  • iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite proves lifesaver for six skiers buried in Lake Tahoe avalanche
  • End of an era: Apple's tvOS 26.4 removes standalone iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps from Apple TV

Recent Comments

  • Returning Caller on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Locutus on President Trump imposes new 10% global U.S. import tariff
  • First Then on President Trump imposes new 10% global U.S. import tariff
  • First Then on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • BigX on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Bill McFadden on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Higo on OpenAI reportedly developing AI-powered hardware lineup, starting with $200–$300 smart speaker featuring built-in camera
  • BigX on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Derrick Everett on Apple’s major Netflix-style content acquisition is a long-term winner for Apple TV
  • Returning Caller on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Monger on America’s economy expanded 2.2% in 2025; signs point to acceleration this year
  • Returning Caller on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • BigX on SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • MR on America’s economy expanded 2.2% in 2025; signs point to acceleration this year
  • zombie on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
  • disposableidentity on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
  • Brutal Truth on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
  • First Then on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
  • disposableidentity on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
  • disposableidentity on West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud’s alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material

Current Headlines

Latest Joy of Tech
Latest Joy of Tech!

RSS MacHash

  • Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs - what it means for Apple
  • Feature Request: iCloud really needs to copy Dropbox 'sync next'
  • iPhone 18 Pro could make one of last year's best features far better
  • The MacRumors Show: What's Coming at the 'Apple Experience'?
  • How iPhone satellite SOS helped save skiers in deadly avalanche
  • SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
  • Apple's redesigned MacBook Air almost came in fun colors, per leaker
  • Three Upcoming Apple Products Seemingly Spotted in macOS 26.3 Code
  • Apple's major Netflix-style content acquisition is a long-term winner for Apple TV
  • CarPlay just got a big upgrade, and iOS 26.4 delivers even more
Try Apple News

RSS 9to5Mac

  • Apple’s redesigned MacBook Air almost came in fun colors, per leaker
  • CarPlay just got a big upgrade, and iOS 26.4 delivers even more
  • 9to5Mac Overtime 060: The perfect testbed for cellular Macs
  • Security Bite: The two biggest security upgrades in iOS 26.4 explained
  • macOS 26.3 references two new Studio Display models, per report

RSS MacRumors

  • Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned
  • The MacRumors Show: What's Coming at the 'Apple Experience'?
  • Three Upcoming Apple Products Seemingly Spotted in macOS 26.3 Code
  • Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Up to $1,200 Off Samsung's Best Monitors and More
  • Rumored Colors for Low-Cost MacBook Were Originally Tested for 2022 MacBook Air Redesign

RSS Daring Fireball

  • IMAX and Apple Collaborate to Screen F1 Races Live in Theaters
  • One More Spitball Idea for Apple’s March 4 Media Event ‘Experience’: Immersive F1 on Vision Pro?
  • Paul Ford: ‘The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun’
  • Apple Invites Media to Special ‘Experience’ in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4
  • ★ Apple Releases iOS 26 Adoption Rates, and They’re Pretty Much in Line With the Last Few Years

RSS Cult of Mac

  • Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs — what it means for Apple
  • How iPhone satellite SOS helped save skiers in deadly avalanche
  • Today in Apple history: iPod mini is ‘world’s smallest music player’
  • This 7-course generative AI learning bundle costs just $30
  • An affordable MacBook? Here’s what the rumors say.

RSS Macworld UK

  • Get a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal
  • Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook
  • macOS 26.3 might have just spilled Apple’s biggest March 4 secrets
  • The retro iPod that never was
  • Best Apple Watch chargers, stands, power banks & docks 2026

RSS IPSW Downloads

  • iPadOS 18.7.5 (22H311) Released Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • iOS 18.7.5 (22H311) Released Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • iPadOS 26.3 (23D127) Released Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • iOS 26.3 (23D127) Released Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • macOS 26.3 (25D125) Released Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Follow MacDailyNews via Email

Enter your email address to follow MacDailyNews and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 8,563 other subscribers
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
© MacDailyNews 2002 - 2026 All Rights Reserved.
  • Advertise
  • Privacy