A software bug introduced in Apple Safari 15's implementation of the IndexedDB API could be abused by a malicious website to track users' online activity in the web browser and worse, even reveal their identity. The vulnerability, dubbed IndexedDB Leaks, was disclosed by fraud protection software company FingerprintJS, which reported the issue to the iPhone maker on November … [Read more...] about New Unpatched Apple Safari Browser Bug Allows Cross-Site User Tracking
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New Bundlore adware targets macOS with updated Safari extensions
Browser add-ons are a common source of privacy and security concerns. While they are usually legitimate software products with real companies behind them, these plug-ins can also be used by unscrupulous software developers as a way to turn downloads of free software into a revenue stream–dropping browser add-ons that gather information from the user, inject … [Read more...] about New Bundlore adware targets macOS with updated Safari extensions
Look what you can do with iPadOS — Apple
Introducing iPadOS. Now iPad is even more capable, with powerful new features, including effortless multitasking and desktop-class browsing. Learn more about iPadOS at https://apple.co/2muVDSv Song: “Get It” by Atomic Drum Assembly https://apple.co/2kEvqR1 … [Read more...] about Look what you can do with iPadOS — Apple
Apple Previews Major Update with macOS Sierra
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 Announces OS X El Capitan With Split View and New Spotlight
Apple today announced OS X 10.11 El Capitan, the latest version of its Mac operating system. OS X El Capitan features new versions of multiple stock apps, including Safari, Mail and Notes, improved Spotlight search with natural language enhancements and contextually aware results, Metal for Mac and other features and refinements that Apple introduced during its WWDC keynote in … [Read more...] about Apple Announces OS X El Capitan With Split View and New Spotlight
Apple Seeds New Betas of Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, and 6.2.1
Apple has released a new Safari 8.0.1 beta for developers running OS X Yosemite, along with a Safari 7.1.1 beta for Mavericks and a Safari 6.2.1 beta for older versions of OS X. The new Safari builds can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store. Safari 8.0.1 for OS X Yosemite requires OS X 10.10 or 10.10.1, while Safari 7.1.1 for OS X … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds New Betas of Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, and 6.2.1
How to Verify a Secure Connection to iCloud.com in Safari, Chrome and Firefox
Following reports that Chinese authorities are using a 'man-in-the-middle attack' to gather usernames and passwords from iCloud users. Apple has posted a support document with instructions on verifying a secure connection to the iCloud website. Apple is deeply committed to protecting our customers’ privacy and security. We’re aware of intermittent organized … [Read more...] about How to Verify a Secure Connection to iCloud.com in Safari, Chrome and Firefox
How to Fine Tune Java Controls Per Website in Safari for Mac OS X
The first time you visit a website that attempts to use Java you will get a prompt giving you the ability to Allow or Deny the Java app from running. Whichever the option chosen, the site attempting to use Java will then be added to the access list which can be later adjusted manually as follows: … [Read more...] about How to Fine Tune Java Controls Per Website in Safari for Mac OS X
Apple is Readying Updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, Mail
Apple is readying updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, and Mail for OS X Mavericks. The updates will bring a slew of performance and bug fixes. … [Read more...] about Apple is Readying Updates to Safari, iBooks, Remote Desktop, Mail