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Apple’s New iCloud Private Relay Service Leaks Users’ Real IP Addresses

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A new as-yet unpatched weakness in Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature could be circumvented to leak users' true IP addresses from iOS devices running the latest version of the operating system. Introduced with iOS 15, which was officially released this week, iCloud Private Relay aims to improve anonymity on the web by employing a dual-hop architecture that effectively shields … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iCloud Private Relay Service Leaks Users’ Real IP Addresses

How Apple Gave Chinese Government Access to iCloud Data and Censored Apps

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In July 2018, when Guizhou-Cloud Big Data (GCBD) agreed to a deal with state-owned telco China Telecom to move users' iCloud data belonging to Apple's China-based users to the latter's servers, the shift raised concerns that it could make user data vulnerable to state surveillance. Now, according to a deep-dive report from The New York Times, Apple's privacy and security … [Read more...] about How Apple Gave Chinese Government Access to iCloud Data and Censored Apps

Apple Touch ID Flaw Could Have Let Attackers Hijack iCloud Accounts

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Apple earlier this year fixed a security vulnerability in iOS and macOS that could have potentially allowed an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a user's iCloud account.Uncovered in February by Thijs Alkemade, a security specialist at IT security firm Computest, the flaw resided in Apple's implementation of TouchID (or FaceID) biometric feature that authenticated users to … [Read more...] about Apple Touch ID Flaw Could Have Let Attackers Hijack iCloud Accounts

Apple iTunes and iCloud for Windows 0-Day Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

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Watch out Windows users!The cybercriminal group behind BitPaymer and iEncrypt ransomware attacks has been found exploiting a zero-day vulnerability affecting a little-known component that comes bundled with Apple's iTunes and iCloud software for Windows to evade antivirus detection.The vulnerable component in question is the Bonjour updater, a zero-configuration implementation … [Read more...] about Apple iTunes and iCloud for Windows 0-Day Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

How to recover deleted files from iCloud

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Apple add a new feature to its cloud drive, iCloud, which allows you to restore files you have deleted from the account. Along with files, you are also allowed to recover recently deleted photos, contacts, and calendars. Even when you accidentally deleted something, you still get the chance to get it back with ease. How to recover deleted files from iCloud … [Read more...] about How to recover deleted files from iCloud

Apple Previews Major Update with macOS Sierra

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  Use Siri on the Mac, Access Your Desktop from Anywhere, Copy and Paste Between Devices & Rediscover Favorite Memories in Photos Apple today previewed macOS Sierra, a major update to the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features that make the Mac smarter and more helpful than ever. Siri is now on the Mac with brand-new capabilities to help … [Read more...] about Apple Previews Major Update with macOS Sierra

Apple Previews watchOS 3; Faster, Simpler with Breakthrough Health Features

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Apple previewed watchOS 3, featuring significantly improved performance with the ability to launch favorite apps instantly, enhanced navigation like the new Dock and all-new fitness and health capabilities for Apple Watch. Available this fall, this software update introduces the breakthrough Breathe app, designed to encourage users to take a moment in their day to do deep … [Read more...] about Apple Previews watchOS 3; Faster, Simpler with Breakthrough Health Features