Apple users are in a state of absolute uproar. Recently, battery life has taken a hit, with batteries draining more quickly than ever, sending legions of iPhone users on a hunt to track down the culprit or culprits. Early indications are that more than one app is responsible for the drastic reduction in battery life, but the most commonly … [Read more...] about Apple Music Might Be Draining Some iPhone Batteries
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Pirated Mac Applications Could Contain ThiefQuest Ransomware
If you have one or more illegal copies of Apple software on your Mac, be aware that there's a new threat to be concerned about. An info-stealing, data wiping malware strain known as ThiefQuest has been found embedded in torrents of illicit software written for macOS. While ThiefQuest isn't as commonly seen as some other macOS malware like … [Read more...] about Pirated Mac Applications Could Contain ThiefQuest Ransomware
iOS Update Includes iPhone And iPad Features And Fixes
If you don't normally prioritize updating your iPhone and iPad OS, you're probably going to want to shift gears and grab version 13.4 as soon as possible. The latest versions of both OS variants contain several important bug fixes and convenience features that are simply too big and too significant to miss out on. On the convenience side, for … [Read more...] about iOS Update Includes iPhone And iPad Features And Fixes
Some iOS Apps Found To Have Clicker Trojan Malware
Recently, a survey of Apple's App Store by Wandera Threat Lab discovered more than a dozen iOS apps that have been infected with the 'Clicker' Trojan malware. As malware goes, this variant isn't especially dangerous to those who wind up infected with it, but it's still problematic. A spokesman for Wandera had this to say about the recent … [Read more...] about Some iOS Apps Found To Have Clicker Trojan Malware
New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
Hackers and scammers have a new tool in their toolbox, and they're making rapid use of it. Recently, researchers from Confiant have discovered a new campaign involving a Chrome for iOS exploit. They discovered an unknown group of attackers getting around the browser's built-in pop-up blocker to deliver fake ads. This happened to half a billion … [Read more...] about New Exploit Discovered That Adds Malware To Advertisements
WiFi 6 Is The Latest In Wireless Technology Advances
Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about standards or the organizations that maintain and push them forward. Standards just aren't very interesting, which is why they don't get a lot of press time. That's exactly why when the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that they're soon to be launching their new Wi-Fi 6 Certification Program, … [Read more...] about WiFi 6 Is The Latest In Wireless Technology Advances
