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Recently published “Apple Glass” patent highlights feature that could allow headset to unlock nearby devices with a glance

If this is true, it could definitely come in handy. A recently published Apple patent indicates that Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Glass” headset could allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, as they will have already been authenticated. Similar to an Apple Watch, the device could automatically unlock a user’s other devices. The patent, which was […]

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Apple to send out first wave of “jailbroken” iPhones to security researchers, security program participants

Apple is reportedly preparing to send out “jailbroken” iPhone handsets to the first participants of its Security Research Device (SRD) program, which will allow security researchers to dig into iOS more deeply than they have before. The program offers specially configured iPhones that are less locked down than their consumer counterparts, allowing researchers easier access […]

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Security researcher offers warning about Apple’s T2 chip and an unfixable vulnerability that could offer root access to an outside party

Well, this is sort of a mess. A cybersecurity researcher has claimed that macOS devices with Intel processors and a T2 security chip are vulnerable to an unfixable exploit that could offer attackers root access. The T2 chip, which is found in most modern macOS devices, is an Apple Silicon co-processor that handles boot and […]

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Apple launches Security Research Device program, looks to hunt down iOS exploits

If you’re deeply interested in iOS security, you’ll like this. The Apple Security Research Device program launched on Wednesday, the program’s goal being to provide special iPhones to researchers with code execution and containment policies. The Security Research Device (SRD) units will feature sell access capable of running any tools and entitlements. The units will […]

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Adobe updates Acrobat Reader DC, resolves three potential security exploits that could allow for root access

Now’s the time to update your copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe on Thursday announced that the company had patched three serious vulnerabilities within Acrobat Reader DC that allowed for malicious programs to gain access to root privileges. According to security researcher Yuebin Sin, it doesn’t appear as if the vulnerabilities had yet been […]