The kernel file descriptor (kfd) project that made rounds this past weekend because of its ability to achieve kernel read and write on firmware up to and including iOS & iPadOS 16.5 is becoming even more famous as iOS developers devise new and unique ways to take advantage of it.
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Install iOS 16.6 and other Apple updates to get fixes for actively exploited flaws
iOS 16.6 and other Apple updates bring security fixes for many vulnerabilities, including ones that have been actively exploited in the wild.
New ‘kfd’ project grants read & write to iPhone kernel memory, renews hope for iOS 16 jailbreak if PPL bypass gets released
The latest development in iPhone and iPad security research this week saw @_p0up0u_ Tweeting a link to a GitHub project for achieving read and write to kernel memory on Apple devices called kernel file descriptor (or kfd for short).
TikTok for iPhone brings passkey support for passwordless login authentication
TikTok for iPhone is bringing support for passkeys, a secure authentication method that uses Touch ID or Face ID instead of prompting you to enter passwords.
8 ways to lock private files & documents on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how to keep your private or sensitive documents away from preying eyes on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac by locking them.
Apple pulls the latest Rapid Security Response because it broke websites
Apple has temporarily pulled the latest Rapid Security Response update due to a bug preventing some websites from working correctly in Safari.
Apple’s latest Rapid Security Response update protects you against an actively exploited vulnerability [pulled]
Apple has released a new Rapid Security Response update for the iPhone, iPad and Mac to fix an actively exploited vulnerability discovered in its WebKit engine.
LendMyPhone 5 brings a macOS-inspired Guest Mode to jailbroken iOS & iPadOS 15 and 16 devices
The LendMyPhone series of jailbreak tweaks by iOS developer GeometricSoftware is so good that we’ve been showing it to our readers every time the developer launches their latest iteration for the newest strain of iOS & iPadOS, and this year will be no different.
IntelligentPass 5 disables your jailbroken iPhone or iPad’s passcode automatically when in low-risk situations
If you like using a passcode to keep your iPhone or iPad secure, but you also wish there was a way for your device to know when it was in a safe place where a passcode wasn’t absolutely necessary so that you could access your device faster, then you’re absolutely going to love the concept behind a jailbreak tweak called IntelligentPass 5 by iOS developer Geometric Software.
Install iOS 16.5.1, macOS Ventura‌‌‌‌‌ 13.4.1 and watchOS 9.5.2 to fix security issues that have been actively exploited
According to the iOS 16.5.1 release notes, the latest updates fix security issues in the kernel and WebKit that have been actively exploited in the wild.
How to reset the new iPhone passcode you forgot using your previous passcode
A security tweak in iOS and iPadOS 17 allows you to reset the fresh new iPhone passcode that you just forgot using your old passcode, with some caveats.
iOS 17 drops support for iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus in major blow to jailbreaking
In April, there were conflicting reports concerning whether the upcoming iOS 17 software update would drop support for the aging iPhone X, 8, and 8 Plus or not. Following the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple confirmed the company’s decision to ditch those devices in a press release.