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iPhone hacking price list: Here’s how much hackers charge for zero-day iOS exploits
7Apr By adminNo Comments
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iPhone hacking price list: Here’s how much hackers charge for zero-day iOS exploits

[ad_1] In the world of cybersecurity, the market for zero-day exploits is booming, with prices skyrocketing for hacks targeting popular devices and software. Crowdfense, a startup specializing in acquiring and reselling zero-day vulnerabilities, recently unveiled its latest pricing list, revealing staggering sums for exploits targeting iPhones, iMessage, and more.Pricing Revealed: Valuation of Zero-Day HacksZero-day exploits, named for their reliance on undisclosed vulnerabilities unknown to software developers, fetch hefty sums due to their potential for covert surveillance and espionage. Crowdfense's pricing list indicates that it will pay anywhere from $5 to $7 million for zero-days capable of infiltrating iPhones, while Android exploits can net up to $5 million. Similarly, exploits ...
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Android users may soon get to use iPhone’s iMessage as Sunbird returns
6Apr By adminNo Comments
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Android users may soon get to use iPhone’s iMessage as Sunbird returns

[ad_1] Sunbird, once infamous for its security flaws while attempting to bring iMessage to Android, is making a comeback. Despite its troubled past, Sunbird has announced its plans to relaunch its iMessage for Android services on April 5.Back in 2022, Sunbird entered the scene with the ambitious goal of extending iMessage to Android users. However, the app faced significant security issues, leading to its abrupt shutdown shortly after its launch. These problems included accessibility to user-shared media and real-time message visibility, prompting Sunbird to cease operations indefinitely. Also read: Twitter link previews are broken on iPhone; iMessage, Slack users report issues Sunbird's Relaunch AnnouncementNow, after reassessing its technical implementations and organizational process...
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Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing Dodge EU’s Big Tech Crackdown
14Feb By adminNo Comments
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Apple iMessage, Microsoft Bing Dodge EU’s Big Tech Crackdown

[ad_1] Apple Inc.'s iMessage and Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine, Edge web browser and Advertising service will avoid strict new European Union rules reining in Big Tech platforms.A probe concluded that the services don't hold a dominant enough position to be regulated under the EU's Digital Markets Act, the European Commission announced on Tuesday. Apple and Microsoft said they welcomed the decision in separate statements following the announcement.  The decision from EU regulators is a win for the two US firms, which would have been obliged to adapt their services to meet a swathe of new obligations and prohibitions designed to limit market power abuses. The decision confirms an earlier Bloomberg News report that the services would escape the scope of the tech crackdown.   We are...
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Apple bans third-party apps that enabled Android phones to use iMessage to contact iPhones
10Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple bans third-party apps that enabled Android phones to use iMessage to contact iPhones

[ad_1] Apple Inc. on Saturday said it shut down third-party applications that enabled Android devices to use the iMessage service to communicate with iPhone users. The iPhone maker said in a statement it “took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” It added that “these techniques posed significant risks to user security and privacy, including the potential for metadata exposure and enabling unwanted messages, spam, and phishing attacks.” The company said it would continue to make changes in the future to protect its users. The announcement comes a day after Beeper Mini, the latest app to enable iMessage on Android devices, stopped working. Apple's iMessage offers encrypted messaging between iPhones, Macs, iPa...
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Apple reveals the color of RCS bubbles on iPhones, and it will not make you happy
17Nov By adminNo Comments
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Apple reveals the color of RCS bubbles on iPhones, and it will not make you happy

[ad_1] In almost all major Google events in 2023, we saw the company come out and drop a subtle line asking Apple to support its RCS, or Rich Communication Services messages. RCS chat is seen as the next step in carrier-supported messaging and the successor to SMS. And after all those ‘wink and smile' moments directed at Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant has finally announced support for RCS in iPhones starting in 2024. But, there's a catch! When Google made those pleas, it was also to ask Apple to end the green vs blue bubble which indicates whether the sender of the message is using an iPhone or an Android phone — but Google will not like the color Apple has in store for RCS (it's not blue). Apple gave a statement to 9to5Mac where it confirmed the support to RCS. It said, “Later n...
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iOS 16.6 Beta introduces BIG privacy feature to iPhone; Know what is iMessage contact key verification
23May By adminNo Comments
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iOS 16.6 Beta introduces BIG privacy feature to iPhone; Know what is iMessage contact key verification

[ad_1] Apple's highly anticipated iMessage Contact Key Verification tool, aimed at safeguarding conversations against digital threats, was announced in the second half of 2022. Initially it was projected for a 2023 release, and now, the first beta of iOS 16.6 has finally added the feature. However, it remains inactive for now.The beta version of iOS 16.6 was released by Apple on Friday, showcasing the addition of iMessage Contact Key Verification. But activating the feature currently appears to have no visible effect, leading to the belief that Apple's implementation may still be in progress, as reported by MacRumors. What is iMessage Contact Key Verification?iMessage Contact Key Verification is a protective measure for individuals who are extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks from malic...
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Ahead of iOS 17 launch, iOS 16.6 to unveil CRUCIAL update for iPhone
20May By adminNo Comments
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Ahead of iOS 17 launch, iOS 16.6 to unveil CRUCIAL update for iPhone

[ad_1] iOS 17 launch is just a couple of weeks away! It is expected to be announced during the Apple WWDC 2023 event starting on June 5. It will bring many exciting features, but ahead of that, Apple is planning to roll out a crucial iMessage update with the iOS 16.6 update. Apple released the iOS 16.6 beta yesterday which includes iMessage Contact Key Verification, a MacRumors report suggested. Although it remains uncertain whether the feature is fully operational in the initial beta release or not. As per the report, the beta version has an iMessage Contact Key Verification option available in the Settings app of the iPhones. However, it is not showing any function while tapping on it so far. The report says that it may need additional settings to be activated or there are chances tha...
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Privacy problems? Check out the most secure messaging apps in 2023: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, more
19May By adminNo Comments
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Privacy problems? Check out the most secure messaging apps in 2023: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, more

[ad_1] Digital privacy and data security have become essential in today's world when a majority of our day-to-day communication occurs online. We all use messaging apps where we chat with our friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances and share various kinds of information, including sensitive ones, with them. So, it is important to know whether the platform of our choice has a high focus on privacy and security or whether it is prone to data stealing. Noting the need, Avast, the cybersecurity software company, has released its list of most secure messaging apps in 2023. And we have curated the ones you can trust the most. So, let us check out the list. It includes WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Viber and Google Messages.But before that, let us understand t...
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iMessage can now be used on Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app
2Mar By adminNo Comments
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iMessage can now be used on Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app

[ad_1] American multinational technology company Microsoft is making it possible for Windows users to access iMessage through its Phone Link app, a preview of which has been released for Windows Insiders. According to The Verge, an American technology news website, the Phone Link app works by connecting Windows devices to iPhones through Bluetooth, allowing users to send messages directly to the iMessage app. This feature will enable users to chat with individuals who have iPhones straight from their laptops or PCs, opening up new possibilities for communication. While there are some limitations to the app, such as not being able to send pictures or participate in group messages, users will be able to view their iMessage conversations in a simplified form within the Phone Link app...
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Apple offers hacking targets new options to secure data, chats
8Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple offers hacking targets new options to secure data, chats

[ad_1] Apple Inc plans to allow users to more tightly lock down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service. Apple Inc plans to allow users to more tightly lock down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service and require a physical security key when logging in from a new device, it said on Wednesday. The forthcoming options, along with another security measure for Apple's iMessage chat program, are particularly aimed at celebrities, journalists, activists, politicians and other high-profile individuals heavily targeted by hackers, the company said. The iPhone maker said that though it was not aware of breaches to iCloud servers or iMessage exchanges, hacking attempts are increasing. U.S. users will be able to activate the free Advanced Data Protection for iCloud storage by...
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