Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad introduced a novel way of interacting with computers: via easy-to-use applications, accessible in the highly curated App Store. Source: Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience
December 13, 2017
Maker of sneaky Mac adware sends security researcher cease-and-desist letters | ZDNet
“If there’s code that’s mining data and hiding itself on a computer without any way of removing it, that’s malware, plain and simple.” Source: Maker of sneaky Mac adware sends security researcher cease-and-desist letters | ZDNet
December 12, 2017
HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger – BBC News
A researcher finds more than 460 models have the hidden software pre-installed. Source: HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger – BBC News
December 11, 2017
Zero-day iOS HomeKit vulnerability allowed remote access to smart accessories including locks, fix rolling out
A HomeKit vulnerability in the current version of iOS 11.2 has been demonstrated to 9to5Mac that allows unauthorized control of accessories including smart locks and garage door openers. Our unders… Source: Zero-day iOS HomeKit vulnerability allowed remote access to smart accessories including locks, fix rolling out
December 9, 2017
“Process Doppelgänging” Attack Works on All Windows Versions
Today, at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference in London, two security researchers from cyber-security firm enSilo have described a new code injection technique called “Process Doppelgänging.” Source: “Process Doppelgänging” Attack Works on All Windows Versions