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Centre Warns Of "High" Risk Security Flaws In iPhones, Other Apple Products
Days after Apple launched its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in several Apple products.
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Microsoft Office, Teams Vulnerabilities Enable Hackers to Access Camera and Microphone on macOS: Report
Microsoft's apps for macOS are affected by eight security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the camera and microphones of users without their consent, according to cybersecurity group Cisco Talos. The latest flaw detected across several Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Micro...
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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Apple, Google to Reportedly Fix a Major Security Flaw in Safari and Chrome Browsers
Apple, Google, and Mozilla’s browsers reportedly have a major security vulnerability which has existed for years. The zero-day vulnerability is related to the IP address 0.0.0.0 which is private to the user’s device. The exploit can allow bad actors to send queries through it to breach the system and steal data.
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Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
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WhatsApp for Windows Security Flaw Allows Executing Python, PHP Files Without Warning: Report
WhatsApp for Windows reportedly has a vulnerability that can be exploited by bad actors. The security flaw exploits executable files of Python and PHP for which the app does not send a warning, claimed the report. As a result, an unsuspecting user might accidentally save and run the file, allowing the attacker to deploy the payload.
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Apple to Adopt Voluntary AI Safeguards Established by White House
Apple has agreed to a set of voluntary safeguards for artificial intelligence crafted by US President Joe Biden's administration, joining firms like OpenAI, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and others in committing to test their AI systems for any discriminatory tendencies, security flaws or national security risks.
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ChatGPT macOS App Spotted Storing Conversations in Plain Text; OpenAI Reportedly Rolls Out Update
ChatGPT for macOS was released for all users last week by OpenAI. However, a tipster just days after its launch, a tipster claimed that the app had a major security flaw that would make it easier for a bad actor with access to the device to steal the information. The AI chatbot was said to be storing past conversations in plain text in a non-secure...
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Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers
Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a u...
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Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads
Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Affecting Recent Android Versions
CERT-In has issued a security advisory that warns users of security flaws affecting smartphones running on recent versions of Android. Google and Samsung have issued security patches for multiple several vulnerabilities that affect recent Android versions, and the cybersecurity agency has asked users to update their smartphones to the latest securi...
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Pixel 8 Series and Older Models Get February Update With Bug Fixes, Security Patches in Tow
Google has rolled out the Android 14 monthly update to the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. The update includes few fixes for bugs and security flaws with the latest monthly update. Here's everything you need to know about the update and how to download and ...
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iOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Released Alongside macOS 14.3
iOS 17.3 update is now available to download for recent iPhone models, along with macOS 14.3 Sonoma for eligible Mac computers. The iOS 17.3 update adds a new feature designed to protect your account from thieves, while both iOS and macOS now show warranty details for all devices in the Settings app. Meanwhile, Apple Music has also been updated wit...
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LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware
A security flaw affecting GPUs from AMD, Apple, Qualcomm, and Imagination can expose artificial intelligence (AI) data on the devices, according to security researchers. Several devices equipped with GPUs from these firms, including some iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, are said to be affected by the vulnerability. Personal information being used i...
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CERT-in Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Apple, Samsung Devices; iPhone, iPad Vulnerable to Exploits
Apple, Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers issue timely updates and security patches to keep their devices robust against various threats and vulnerabilities. Despite regular fixes, both iOS and Android platforms could fall prey to malicious exploits. The government has issued high-risk security alerts for users of both Apple and Samsung dev...
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Centre Warns Of "High" Risk Security Flaws In iPhones, Other Apple Products
Days after Apple launched its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in several Apple products.
-
Microsoft Office, Teams Vulnerabilities Enable Hackers to Access Camera and Microphone on macOS: Report
Microsoft's apps for macOS are affected by eight security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the camera and microphones of users without their consent, according to cybersecurity group Cisco Talos. The latest flaw detected across several Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Micro...
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
-
Apple, Google to Reportedly Fix a Major Security Flaw in Safari and Chrome Browsers
Apple, Google, and Mozilla’s browsers reportedly have a major security vulnerability which has existed for years. The zero-day vulnerability is related to the IP address 0.0.0.0 which is private to the user’s device. The exploit can allow bad actors to send queries through it to breach the system and steal data.
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Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
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WhatsApp for Windows Security Flaw Allows Executing Python, PHP Files Without Warning: Report
WhatsApp for Windows reportedly has a vulnerability that can be exploited by bad actors. The security flaw exploits executable files of Python and PHP for which the app does not send a warning, claimed the report. As a result, an unsuspecting user might accidentally save and run the file, allowing the attacker to deploy the payload.
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Apple to Adopt Voluntary AI Safeguards Established by White House
Apple has agreed to a set of voluntary safeguards for artificial intelligence crafted by US President Joe Biden's administration, joining firms like OpenAI, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and others in committing to test their AI systems for any discriminatory tendencies, security flaws or national security risks.
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ChatGPT macOS App Spotted Storing Conversations in Plain Text; OpenAI Reportedly Rolls Out Update
ChatGPT for macOS was released for all users last week by OpenAI. However, a tipster just days after its launch, a tipster claimed that the app had a major security flaw that would make it easier for a bad actor with access to the device to steal the information. The AI chatbot was said to be storing past conversations in plain text in a non-secure...
-
Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers
Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a u...
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Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads
Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Affecting Recent Android Versions
CERT-In has issued a security advisory that warns users of security flaws affecting smartphones running on recent versions of Android. Google and Samsung have issued security patches for multiple several vulnerabilities that affect recent Android versions, and the cybersecurity agency has asked users to update their smartphones to the latest securi...
-
Pixel 8 Series and Older Models Get February Update With Bug Fixes, Security Patches in Tow
Google has rolled out the Android 14 monthly update to the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. The update includes few fixes for bugs and security flaws with the latest monthly update. Here's everything you need to know about the update and how to download and ...
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iOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Released Alongside macOS 14.3
iOS 17.3 update is now available to download for recent iPhone models, along with macOS 14.3 Sonoma for eligible Mac computers. The iOS 17.3 update adds a new feature designed to protect your account from thieves, while both iOS and macOS now show warranty details for all devices in the Settings app. Meanwhile, Apple Music has also been updated wit...
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LeftoverLocals GPU Flaw Exposes AI Data in Devices Equipped with Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm Hardware
A security flaw affecting GPUs from AMD, Apple, Qualcomm, and Imagination can expose artificial intelligence (AI) data on the devices, according to security researchers. Several devices equipped with GPUs from these firms, including some iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, are said to be affected by the vulnerability. Personal information being used i...
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CERT-in Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Apple, Samsung Devices; iPhone, iPad Vulnerable to Exploits
Apple, Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers issue timely updates and security patches to keep their devices robust against various threats and vulnerabilities. Despite regular fixes, both iOS and Android platforms could fall prey to malicious exploits. The government has issued high-risk security alerts for users of both Apple and Samsung dev...
