A security researcher has discovered a trio of security flaws in Adobe's Acrobat Reader software that can allow root privilege access. But there's good news.
Three security flaws in Adobe Acrobat Reader allow root privileges on Mac
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How to automatically log out of your Mac after a set period of inactivity
Discover how to protect your user account settings and privacy by setting your Mac to automatically log you out after a set period of inactivity.
Checkra1n team teases pwned Mac Pro, ‘the most expensive device ever jailbroken’
Most associate the term jailbreaking with devices like the iPhone, iPad, and in some cases, even the Apple TV. But when gifted hackers began experimenting with the powerful checkm8 hardware-based bootrom exploit earlier this year, things got more interesting. In March, for example, checkra1n team member Luca Todesco demonstrated nifty hacks on the OLED Touch Bar of a T2 chip-equipped MacBook Pro.
But the MacBook Pro isn’t the only Apple computer that sports a T2 chip. As a matter of fact, many do, and with that in mind, it may not come as much of a surprise that the checkra1n team has taken things a step further by jailbreaking yet another T2-equipped Mac – the elaborate and expensive Mac Pro:
iOS 13.5 makes it easier to skip Face ID when you’re wearing a mask
Face ID is designed to be a secure biometric security measure, but sometimes it can be frustrating in certain circumstances. Like with the ongoing health crisis where mask wearing is paramount to helping stem the spread of the coronavirus.
No2Theft3 brings anti-theft features to jailbroken installations of iOS 13
Just over a year ago, we showcased a sleek anti-theft jailbreak tweak for iPhones dubbed No2Theft2 by iOS developer Elias Sfeir that could sound alarms when someone began tinkering with your handset without your permission. Just this weekend, however, Sfeir released the third iteration of his popular extension dubbed No2Theft3.
Just as you’d come to expect, No2Theft3 introduces native iOS 13 support to the popular anti-theft extension. But if that wasn’t enough, it also introduces a slew of new features that will help make catching your suspected thief or prankster even easier for you.
Ryan Petrich’s MailMend jailbreak tweak fixes a vulnerability in iOS’ Mail app
Earlier today, we showed you a new jailbreak tweak called CaptureTheFlag that could be installed to patch a rather tedious text message-centric bug in which someone could send you a string of text from the Sindhi language to ‘freeze’ or ‘crash’ your iPhone. A great add-on to have if you’re jailbroken, but perhaps not the only one…
Yet another new jailbreak tweak release dubbed MailMend by iOS developer Ryan Petrich claims to patch a vulnerability that was only just recently discovered and disclosed in iOS’ native emailing app (Mail) by cybersecurity company ZecOps.
Apple claims it’s found “no evidence” the Mail app flaws have been used against customers
After a thorough examination, Apple has found "no evidence" that a vulnerability discovered in its Mail app for iPhone and iPad has been used against customers. Moreover, Apple is convinced that the Mail flaw "does not pose an immediate risk to our users".
A new character bug is causing some iOS devices to crash
There is a new character bug out there in the wild, at least based on folks who have discovered it so far, which could be bad news for those who fall victim to it.
Researchers discover a pair of security vulnerabilities in the iOS Mail app, Apple is working on a patch
Researchers have discovered a pair of security vulnerabilities related to the stock Mail app on iOS devices, but it appears there's no reason to panic just yet.
Security researcher achieves tfp0 exploit on A13 device running iOS 13.4.1
Jailbreakers with access to an A7-A11 device pretty much have it made thanks to the hardware exploit-based checkra1n jailbreak that can’t be patched by Apple in a software update. Those handling newer devices, such as the A12 and A13 varieties, instead depend on infrequently released tfp0 exploits. These seem to surface sporadically with no rhyme or reason, and they can unfortunately be patched by Apple’s software updates.
On a more positive note, it does appear that a skilled security researcher going by the Twitter handle @ProteasWang has achieved tfp0 on an A13-equipped handset running iOS 13.4.1. This is currently the latest version of iOS available from Apple, and with that in mind, the news has particularly exciting implications for jailbreaks such as unc0ver and the to-be-released Chimera13 tool.
Apple says its COVID-19 app and website are ‘built to protect the privacy’ of users’ data in response to U.S. Senators
One of the most important pillars of Apple's business has become individual user privacy and security, and that certainly extends to its first-party apps. Including its brand new COVID-19 app and website.
Court documents reveal Facebook tried to buy an ‘Apple spying tool’ in 2017
Facebook is no stranger to privacy and user security issues, and new court documents reveal the company was trying to gets its hands on a spying tool to track specific users.