Apple, which pioneered cyber threat notifications in 2021 to alert users of potential state-sponsored spyware attacks, and follower Google…
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Apple will pay up to $2 million bug bounty reward
Apple VP of security engineering and architecture Ivan Krstić revealed a new maximum bug bounty payout of $2 million for a chain…
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 drops term ‘state-sponsored’ attacks from its threat notification policy
Apple has warned its users in India and 91 other countries that they were possible victims of a “mercenary spyware attack,” ditching the…
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…