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A bug allowed kids to visit x-rated sites. Apple took three years to fix it.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

A bug allowed kids to visit x-rated sites. Apple took three years to fix it.

Apple's Screen Time, meant to restrict access to inappropriate content, has been found to be ineffective, with a software bug allowing users to bypass web restrictions easily. Despite security researchers reporting the bug to Apple multiple times over the past three years, the company failed to address it until recently. The bug poses potential risks for children's online safety and corporate security. In addition to this bug, many other issues with Screen Time have been reported, including ineffective app limits and inaccurate screen usage charts. Apple claims to have made improvements in recent software updates, but users continue to experience problems.

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Musk's X fixes bug that labelled legit posts as 'sensitive media'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Musk's X fixes bug that labelled legit posts as 'sensitive media'

Elon Musk-led X has resolved a bug that caused the platform to incorrectly categorize numerous posts as "Sensitive Media." The bug led to genuine accounts being flagged as well. The company has addressed the underlying issue and is in the process of removing the incorrect labels from affected posts. X also acknowledged a spam/scam bot flagging legitimate accounts and assured users that it would fix the problem. Musk previously introduced a $1 per year fee for new X users to combat bots.

Apple fixes Vision Pro bug that flooded user's space with virtual objects

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Livemint · 1y ago

Apple fixes Vision Pro bug that flooded user's space with virtual objects

Apple has fixed a bug in its Vision Pro system that allowed websites to flood a user's environment with virtual 3D objects. The vulnerability was discovered by a cybersecurity expert who used flying bats as an example to demonstrate the flaw. These virtual objects could persist in the user's space even after closing Safari. Apple has now implemented stricter security measures to control what can enter a user's personal space within Vision Pro, ensuring a higher level of security. The bug was publicly acknowledged, and the researcher who discovered it was rewarded with a bug bounty.

Google pays Apple $15,000 for hacking chrome security

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Google pays Apple $15,000 for hacking chrome security

Google has rewarded Apple with $15,000 as part of its bug bounty program for discovering a critical security vulnerability in the Chrome web browser. The flaw allowed attackers to bypass Chrome's security mechanisms. The incident highlights the collaboration between tech giants in enhancing cybersecurity and protecting user data across different platforms.

Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users' email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users' email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers | TechCrunch

Lovense, a leading sex toy maker, was found to be leaking user email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers due to security flaws. Researcher BobDaHacker identified the vulnerabilities: one revealed users' emails through network analysis, and the other allowed account takeovers using just an email. Despite notifying Lovense, it took months for a fix, raising concerns about user privacy and security. Lovense claims to have addressed the takeover issue and plans further updates.

iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen issues: Users report ignored taps and swipes

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Livemint · 11m ago

iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen issues: Users report ignored taps and swipes

Apple iPhone 16 Pro users are reportedly facing issues with the responsiveness of their device's touchscreen. The problem, which includes taps and swipes being ignored, is believed to be a software bug rather than a hardware fault. The thinner bezels of the iPhone 16 Pro are thought to be a contributing factor, causing accidental touches to the edges of the display. Users have voiced their frustration on Reddit, with some experiencing similar issues on older iPhone models after updating to iOS 18. Apple has yet to release an official fix for the problem.

Energising talk on AI, India: Bhavish on meeting SoftBank's Son

Inshorts · 9m ago

Energising talk on AI, India: Bhavish on meeting SoftBank's Son

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took to X to share pictures with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son after they met in Delhi on Wednesday. "Always amazing to meet Masayoshi Son...Such an energising discussion on AI, AGI, Energy and India," he wrote. Son will also reportedly meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit.

Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in supply-chain attack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 3m ago

Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in supply-chain attack

Hundreds of e-commerce sites were compromised in a supply-chain attack where malware backdoor allowed execution of malicious code on visitor devices. The attack compromised software from vendors Tigren, Magesolution, and Meetanshi, based on Magento, potentially affecting thousands of online shoppers by injecting skimming code to steal payment data. Despite the malware remaining dormant for six years, the breach continues as some vendors still distribute infected software, prompting sites to inspect for infection signs.

Thousands of WordPress sites have been hacked through tagDiv plugin vulnerability

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Thousands of WordPress sites have been hacked through tagDiv plugin vulnerability

Thousands of WordPress sites have been hacked due to a recently patched vulnerability in the widely-used plugin called tagDiv Composer, which is a requirement for popular WordPress themes Newspaper and Newsmag. The vulnerability allowed for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling hackers to inject malicious code and redirect visitors to scams and fraudulent sites. Security firm Sucuri has been tracking the malware campaign, named Balada, since 2017, estimating that it has compromised over 1 million sites in the past six years. It is recommended for WordPress site administrators to check for signs of infection and remove any malicious scripts or backdoors.

Advertisers flee X as outcry grows over Elon Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Advertisers flee X as outcry grows over Elon Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post

Several major advertisers, including The Walt Disney Co., Lionsgate, Paramount Global, and Apple, have cut off their spending on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, following his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Musk, who bought Twitter and renamed it X, has been under scrutiny for allowing antisemitic abuse on the site. The White House condemned Musk for promoting an anti-Jewish conspiracy theory. Advertisers have been hesitant about X since Musk took over and loosened content moderation rules.

Users flock to Threads as X suffers largest outage since Musk takeover

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Users flock to Threads as X suffers largest outage since Musk takeover

On Thursday morning, X experienced its most severe outage since Elon Musk took over last year. Over 90,000 users reported platform outages, with the majority coming from the X app. During the outage, there was a spike in Google searches for "Threads," indicating users were seeking an alternative. X has been losing users to Threads, which has quickly gained popularity with around 100 million monthly users in just three months. The reason for the outage is unknown, and X has not yet commented on the issue.

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