Tag: ios

iPhone Users Urged to Update Their Devices as Soon as Possible

Apple on Wednesday released an update to devices using the latest version of iOS that fixes two serious security flaws that are reportedly being used in hacks that are currently targeting iPhones and iPads. According to a support page released by Apple, iOS 16.5.1 fixes an issue in the kernel, tracked with the code CVE-2023-32434,…


Whistleblower Says FBI Has Created ‘Orwellian Atmosphere’ to Silence Dissent

An FBI whistleblower alleged that the bureau has created an “Orwellian atmosphere” that has silenced dissent and retaliated against individuals who came forward with claims about the law enforcement agency. During Thursday’s House “Weaponization of Government” panel hearing, FBI Special Agent Garret O’Boyle said the bureau engaged in a “smear campaign” against him, adding in a later…


Apple Issues Emergency Updates to IPhones After Exploits Found

Apple released iOS 16.4.1 on April 7, coming just about two weeks after the firm released its  previous update to the operating system. The update was deployed to fix vulnerabilities that could be actively exploited. The tech giant did not offer many details about the fixes, but it said that the bugs tracked as CVE-2023-28205…


Australian Regulator Eyes Apple, Google Marketplace for Harmful Market Practices

An Australian regulator has raised concerns over Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, saying that the tech giants have disadvantaged competing app developers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released an interim report that identified several issues raised by app developers about the Google and Apple marketplace duopoly. “Apple and Google’s stores are the…