Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time. [...]
Jamf Threat Labs details CloudSyncD, a fake macOS Zoom installer that hides a phished password using invisible zero-width Unicode characters. Jamf Threat Labs found CloudSyncD while doing routine scanning on VirusTotal, buried inside a disguised Zoom client. They first spotted it on September 15, clearly still under construction, and within two days watched it move […]
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco IOS XE Software engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities were found during internal testing and are not known to be actively exploited. To assist customers in patching and streamline the disclosure process, Cisco has grouped these issues by …
The dropper “carries a complete universal Mach-O inside itself, roughly 756 KB in the development build, and extracts it at runtime. The post macOS Users Targeted by Fake Zoom Installer Carrying CloudSyncD Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Apple patched a CoreGraphics zero-day that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. A public PoC for the flaw is now available. Apple patched a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, in CoreGraphics that attackers may have exploited to target specific individuals. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write that can lead to arbitrary code execution when […]
Security researchers have published the first public proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-86950, an Apple CoreGraphics flaw Apple says may have been used in attacks against specific targeted individuals. The trigger is a malicious PDF with a crafted embedded font that crashes unpatched iPhones and Macs. The code causes a crash, not an execution error. Turning the memory corruption into a working
'Hit and run' iPhone malware known as DarkSword is part of a wave of Russian attacks on iOS and Android devices, according to Ukraine's SSSCIP.
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple Multiple Products flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Apple Multiple Products flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86950 (CVSS score of 8.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Apple has released security updates for iOS, iPadOS […]
Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-86950, an out-of-bounds write flaw, in an extremely sophisticated fashion, according to Apple.
Signal, the secure messaging app, released version 8.30, completing the rollout of its secure backups feature across all supported operating systems (Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows). [...]
Apple patched zero-day CVE-2026-86950 in CoreGraphics, exploited in sophisticated targeted attacks against specific iOS users. Apple has released security updates for iOS, iPadOS and macOS to fix a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, in CoreGraphics that may have been exploited in attacks against specific individuals. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write that can lead to […]
Apple released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited in "extremely sophisticated" targeted attacks on iOS devices. [...]
Apple released iOS and macOS updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-86950) reported by Meta’s product security team. The post Apple Patches Zero-Day Linked to ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’ appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Apple today released patches for all of its operating systems. However, only patches for older branches include a security fix. The vulnerability being addressed in iOS 26, macOS 26 and macOS 15 is already being exploited. iOS and macOS 27 are not affected. Today's update for the current "27" branch does not address security issues, but fixes some functional issues that got caught after the release two weeks ago. A 27.1 version was also expected to support the new foldable iPhone and w…
Apple has released security updates to address a vulnerability in older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that it said may have been exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, refers to an out-of-bounds write impacting the CoreGraphics component that could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted file. The iPhone maker said the
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new version of PamStealer that ensures that the main payload can only be recovered using a server-side decryption chain. The latest artifacts, per Jamf Threat Labs, continue to rely on the same JavaScript for Automation (JXA) dropper mechanism, but modify the lure and the delivery method. "Where earlier variants embedded their payload key material
A new variant of the MacSync malware targeting macOS systems now uses public iCloud calendar events to deliver new native payloads. [...]
In May, Pornhub began using a new age assurance process to verify some users’ ages, according to an Ofcom press release. The new method relies on signals from Apple that suggest under 18s in the UK “may have completed Apple’s age checks,” the press release said.
The idea that AI could break away and work toward its own agenda is looking increasingly plausible to researchers and experts. The post Worries About an AI Internet Takeover Gain New Urgency Among Doomsday Scenarios appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Unknown threat actors have managed to compromise two legitimate MemTensor packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repositories to push a platform-specific Go-based implant dubbed sckit designed for Windows, Linux, and macOS. According to reports from Aikido, SafeDep, Socket, and StepSecurity, the libraries in question below - @memtensor/memos-cloud-openclaw-plugin versions
Debates over the plausibility of these doomsday scenarios have heated up since several executives endorsed slowing the technology’s development for safety reasons. The post A Look at AI Doomsday Scenarios That Researchers Say Could Put Humanity at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek.
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have compromised at least 30,000 devices located in more than 100 countries and siphoned funds or account credentials from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets, according to a new joint cybersecurity advisory. The primary targets of the campaign are individual web designers, engineers, and specialists in cryptocurrency,
AI agents are becoming the new attack surface, exposed to poisoned skills, prompt injection, jailbreaks and attacks through connected tools. I read the AI security research published in a single month, February 2026, and when you put it all together, it’s not a list of curiosities. It’s a field guide to a new attack surface. […]
The North Korean threat actor known as Jade Sleet has been attributed to the compromise of an India-based "much smaller organization" in the information technology (IT) services industry, once again highlighting how the adversary continues to target developers to breach target networks. Cybersecurity company SentinelOne, which disclosed details of the activity, said it involved the use of Apple
As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco IOS XR Software engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in software hardening releases that address multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities were found during internal testing and are not known to be actively exploited. To assist customers in patching and streamline the disclosure process, Cisco has grouped these issues by …
The latest email security benchmarking reports show strong Microsoft Defender performance across pre-delivery and post-delivery scenarios and reveal where threats and defenses continue to evolve. The post Improving email security outcomes with real-world Microsoft Defender insights appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Malicious code running inside a Docker Sandboxes virtual machine on macOS could escape the project directory shared into it and read or change files anywhere else on the host, Docker warns in a security announcement on September 15. The escape runs with the rights of the host account that runs the virtual machine. The flaw, CVE-2026-77179, is rated Critical, affects versions
Modern macOS malware uses deceptive setup guides to steal credentials and sensitive user data. Learn how to identify and block these threats. The post Atomic macOS (AMOS) Stealer Activity appeared first on Unit 42.
I have not done this type of diary in a while: What traffic will you see from a system on boot, before a user logs in? I just took a quick look at macOS 27 "Golden Gate" to see what traffic you should expect. Here are some of the highlights:
Cloudflare is giving site owners a way to stay discoverable while disallowing AI training. New controls and an Accountable designation establish a shared model with Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
