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We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong.


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BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret malware target job-seeking Mac users
Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple
Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware
Google Is Shutting Down Its URL Shortener, Breaking All Links
Google No Longer Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Phish-Friendly Domain Registry “.top” Put on Notice
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
Falcon Sensor Content Issue from July 19, 2024, Likely Used to Target CrowdStrike Customers
Likely eCrime Actor Uses Filenames Capitalizing on July 19, 2024, Falcon Sensor Content Issues in Operation Targeting LATAM-Based CrowdStrike Customers
Apple’s second Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS (and its re-release)
Apple iOS 8 update withdrawn from App Store after user complaints
McAfee-caused PC meltdown and Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage have a common connection


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The AT&T breach affects over 100 million users. What customer data has fallen into the hands of hackers? Public betas of Apple's new operating systems are available, and we have some advice if you're thinking of installing the. A recover feature is coming to the Photos app. But...why? And Apple's latest ad highlighting its privacy features is big on imagination, but are its implied advantages accurate?


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Apple releases public betas of all next-gen OS updates, except for visionOS
How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
iOS 18 Adds 'Recovered' Album in Photos to Restore Lost or Damaged Photos and Videos
Exclusive: Taboola to sell ads for Apple
Privacy on iPhone | Flock | Apple
Am I Unique?
Prevent cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac
Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data
Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
iOS 17.5 bug undeleted sensitive photos—allegedly on devices you no longer own (Updated)
Poseidon macOS malware employs new tricks, targets Swiss Mac users
Nearly all AT&T cell customers’ call and text records exposed in a massive breach




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Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?


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Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny
ChatGPT for macOS just got caught breaching Apple security rules — how that affects you
Not-so-OpenAI allegedly never bothered to report 2023 data breach
Apple IDs Targeted in US Smishing Campaign
Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Apple Intelligence and a better Siri may be coming to iPhones this spring
Apple Silicon Macs are staying in use longer than Intel Macs
Are We Heading Towards a Forever Mac?
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Why Apple Should Make a Smart Ring
Apple Watch For Your Kids
Eton set to give 'brick' phones to first years
Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm




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Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you.


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Apple's Phil Schiller to Serve as OpenAI Board Observer as Part of iOS 18 AI Agreement
Apple Leak Confirms Four iPhone 16 Models With Same A18 Chip
Apple Boosts A18 Chip Orders in Anticipation of High iPhone 16 Demand
Here Are the macOS Sequoia Features Intel Macs Won't Support
macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content
New Intel CPU Vulnerability 'Indirector' Exposes Sensitive Data
CPUSetter
Does the “regreSSHion” vulnerability impact Macs? How to disable Remote Login
'Almost every Apple device' vulnerable to CocoaPods supply chain attack
3 million iOS and macOS apps were exposed to potent supply-chain attacks
WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege
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Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.


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About the security content of AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8
Apple abruptly abandons “buy now, pay later” service amid regulatory scrutiny
EU Users Won't Get Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, or the New SharePlay Screen Sharing Features This Year, Thanks to the DMA
Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair
Longevity, by Design
Risk of installing dodgy extensions from Chrome store way worse than Google's letting on, study suggests
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month




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Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.


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Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy
Intego discovers fake Arc browser with unique AppleScript malware component
A Bug Allowed Kids to Visit X-Rated Sites. Apple Took Three Years to Fix It.
Top 5 security and privacy features of macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18
Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 348
Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it
Apple still leaving critical vulnerabilities unpatched in macOS Sonoma
When does an old iPhone become unsafe to use?
When does an old Mac become unsafe to use?
Behind OS X’s modern face lies an aging collection of Unix tools


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