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Data Breach

Port Shadow VPN attacks: who's at risk and how to stay safe

By Chiara Castro published

Breaking Researchers say the Port Shadow vulnerability might make VPN users "less secure in specific situations." Yet, not all VPN apps are affected.

Breaking
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Is your phone tracking what you type?

By Chiara Castro published

Privacy at risk Up to one billion Chinese-speaking people may have fallen victim to mass surveillance, a new report reveals. The culprit? Your phone's keyboard.

Privacy at risk
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Apple claims it blocked a load of new NSO spyware

By Lewis Maddison published

Apple's new Lockdown Mode has proved its worth as researchers discover it blocked government-backed spyware.

Security
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Apple sues NSO Group over spyware claims

By Mayank Sharma published

Apple accuses NSO Group of being an abusive state-sponsored actor.

Security
iPhone 5S

Apple releases emergency iOS and macOS security patch - so update now

By Mayank Sharma published

Apple has fixed yet-another zero-day affecting its older iOS and macOS devices.

Security
cybersecurity

NSO spyware returns to target iPhones with new zero-click exploit

By Mayank Sharma published

Threat actors reportedly already found a way around the famed iOS 14 security mechanisms.

Security