Following an alert from the U.S. government, Apple has issued a statement on 'Masque Attack', a hacking technique that exploits a vulnerability in iOS and allows an attacker to substitute malware for a legitimate app. Apple told iMore: "We designed OS X and iOS with built-in security safeguards to help protect customers and warn them before installing potentially … [Read more...] about Apple Issues Statement on iOS ‘Masque Attack’
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U.S. Government Issues Warning on iOS ‘Masque Attack’
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has issued a formal alert on the Apple iOS 'Masque Attack'. A few days ago FireEye mobile security researchers discovered an iOS security flaw that lets attackers replace your real apps with malware. FireEye found that when installing an app using enterprise/ad-hock … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Issues Warning on iOS ‘Masque Attack’
Apple Releases iOS 7.1.2 With Improved iBeacon Connectivity
Apple has released iOS 7.1.2 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. What's New In iOS 7.1.2: This update contains bug fixes and security updates, including: ● Improves iBeacon connectivity and stability ● Fixes a bug with data transfer for some 3rd party accessories, including bar code scanners ● Corrects an issue with data protection class of Mail attachments … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 7.1.2 With Improved iBeacon Connectivity