macOS Flaw Allowed Standard Users to Disable CrowdStrike and Kandji Security Tools
A macOS XPC flaw let regular users disable CrowdStrike and Kandji tools, exposing security gaps that vendors patched after XM Cyber reported the security issue.
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Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians woke up on Friday to more expensi…
Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices, blaming cost of chips amid AI boom
Company says it cannot shield customers from memory and storage chip costs – and iPhone hikes could be nextApple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by…
Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon
Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’The advisory firm led by Andy Burnham’s incoming chief of staff counted BP, Amazon, Jaguar Land Rover and Uber among its clients, transpa…
Beats Studio Buds Flaw Could Let Nearby Attackers Eavesdrop on Users
Apple has released a security update to patch a Beats Studio Buds flaw that let nearby hackers listen to conversations through the microphone.
282 iOS Apps Found Leaking LLM API Credentials in Network Traffic
Researchers have uncovered a systemic LLM credential exposure problem in the iOS ecosystem, with 282 AI‑powered apps leaking exploitable API credentials and backend access mechanisms directly in network traffic. The findings highlight widespread misuse…
Beats Studio Buds Vulnerability Lets Attackers Within Bluetooth Range Access Microphone
Apple has revealed a significant security vulnerability affecting Beats Studio Buds, which could allow attackers within Bluetooth range to access a device’s microphone without user consent. This issue, identified as CVE-2025-20701, was addressed …
usbliter8 Brings Unpatchable BootROM Exploit to Apple A12 and A13 Devices
usbliter8 is an unpatchable BootROM exploit affecting A12/A13 devices, enabling code execution and extending checkm8-like risks to newer iPhones. Security researchers at Paradigm Shift published a working exploit on June 18, 2026, called usbliter8, that achieves arbitrary code execution inside the SecureROM of Apple’s A12 and A13 chips. SecureROM is the first code that runs […]
iPhone BootROM Vulnerability Opens Door to Full Apple SoC Trust Chain Compromise
A recently disclosed iPhone BootROM vulnerability, dubbed “usbliter8,” highlights a significant flaw in Apple’s SecureROM implementation. This vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the entire trust chain of the Application Processor (AP) on affe…
MacBook Neo vs Windows Laptops for Cybersecurity Tasks
There is no one-size-fits-all cybersecurity laptop. We’ll examine real-world work scenarios, tool compatibility, and trade-offs that impact a security professional’s day-to-day work.