App will stop reading users’ device cut-and-paste data after a new banner alert in an Apple update uncovered the activity. TikTok To Stop Clipboard Snooping After Apple Privacy Feature Exposes Behavior
The iPhone-maker announced the ‘Sign in with Apple’ API, and restrictions on location-tracking. WWDC 2019: Apple Takes Aim at Facebook on Privacy
Threatpost editors discuss the highlights and biggest breaking news from this past week. Threatpost New Wrap Podcast For Oct. 5
An explosive Bloomberg report, if true, would highlight the largest supply chain attack to have been launched against American corporations. Apple, Amazon Strongly Refute Server Infiltration Report
The attack stems from a glitch in WebKit, an HTML layout browser engine in Apple’s Safari browser. CSS-Based Attack Causes iOS, macOS Devices to Crash
Hours after researchers publicly disclosed an app that was caught stealing and uploading browser history data, Apple removed it from the Mac App Store. Apple Finally Boots Sneaky Adware Doctor App from Mac App Store
A macOS App called Adware Doctor blocks ads, but shares user browser history with a China-based domain. Top MacOS App Exfiltrates Browser Histories Behind Users’ Backs
Researcher brings Apple down to earth, addressing Mac malware questions and the company’s smart moves to bolster security. Newsmaker Interview: Patrick Wardle Talks Apple Malware Flubs and Successes
A phishing scam fooled victims by claiming to be Apple and scooping up personal details – including financial information and Apple account information. GDPR Phishing Scam Targets Apple Accounts, Financial Data
Apple has removed one of its top 10 grossing productivity apps after an independent developer’s story about fraudsters’ abuse of the App Store’s Search Ads functionality went viral. Abuse of Apple Search Ads Feature Leading to Fraud