In addition to its updates for iOS and iPadOS, Apple on Wednesday released macOS Monterey 12.5.1. The update includes bug fixes as well as security fixes for two zero-day exploits. These security fixes address kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on an iPhone or iPad. In these cases, Cupertino says, the […]
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They’re minor updates, but they’re important. Apple on Wednesday releases iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, the current updates to its mobile operating system. According to the release notes, the updates focus on bug fixes and security improvements. They also specifically address kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple says that it is […]
If you’re a fan of 1Password, you’re going to like this. AgileBits has released 1Password 8 for iOS and iPadOS. The new version offers the following major fixes and changes: Updated user interface/modern design Customizable home screen Watchtower dashboard (offers an at-a-glance overview of your security health) Biometric unlock allows for unlocking with Face ID […]
You might want to check your email to see if Twitter believes your account got hacked. Twitter has confirmed that a data breach allowed a hacker to gain access to the contact details of up to 5.4 million accounts. The data – which ties Twitter handles to phone numbers and email addresses – has been […]
A bipartisan bill to boost U.S. chip manufacturing and effectiveness, dubbed “CHIPS-plus,” has cleared a key Senate hurdle and is set to go up for a final vote before July ends. The vote passed 64-32 and the bill will provide around $52 billion in funding for U.S. companies making semiconductors and computer chips. It also […]