Recently, a survey of Apple's App Store by Wandera Threat Lab discovered more than a dozen iOS apps that have been infected with the 'Clicker' Trojan malware. As malware goes, this variant isn't especially dangerous to those who wind up infected with it, but it's still problematic. A spokesman for Wandera had this to say about the recent … [Read more...] about Some iOS Apps Found To Have Clicker Trojan Malware
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New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
Hackers and scammers have a new tool in their toolbox, and they're making rapid use of it. Recently, researchers from Confiant have discovered a new campaign involving a Chrome for iOS exploit. They discovered an unknown group of attackers getting around the browser's built-in pop-up blocker to deliver fake ads. This happened to half a billion … [Read more...] about New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
WiFi 6 Is The Latest In Wireless Technology Advances
Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about standards or the organizations that maintain and push them forward. Standards just aren't very interesting, which is why they don't get a lot of press time. That's exactly why when the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that they're soon to be launching their new Wi-Fi 6 Certification Program, … [Read more...] about WiFi 6 Is The Latest In Wireless Technology Advances
New Charging Cables Could Hack Your Devices
A security researcher known as "_MG_" on Twitter has invented a modified Apple Lightning cable that could allow a hacker to remotely access any Mac computer using them. He demonstrated his new invention, dubbed the "OM.G Cable" at the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas recently. The Lightning Cable is used by Apple owners to charge their … [Read more...] about New Charging Cables Could Hack Your Devices
Apple Will Stop Listening To Siri Recordings For Now
Not long ago, both Google and Apple found themselves in hot water when it came to light that both companies had been making use of third-party partners to review Siri recordings. As the companies explained at the time, their goal was to make their voice recognition software more efficient and more effective. After they found themselves at the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Stop Listening To Siri Recordings For Now
Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon
Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs, and their long-awaited "Apple Card" begins rolling out in limited fashion. The card becomes available to all iPhone owners in the United States toward the end of August. According to CEO Tim Cook, a random selection of people who signed up to be notified about the Apple Card are getting an early-access … [Read more...] about Apple Is Launching Their Own Credit Card Soon