Episode 271: Stalkerware, Gatekeeper Vulnerabilities, and No Mac Pro for Christmas

Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft discovers new Gatekeeper bypass; Apple updates past security advisories


• Apple also patched a zero-day vulnerability last week (that was previously patched for iOS only)


• Xnspy stalkerware spied on thousands of iPhones and Android devices


• Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware


• Apple Considering Dropping Requirement for iPhone Web Browsers to Use WebKit


• Apple Expands Do-It-Yourself Repair Program to Desktop Macs With M1 Chips and Studio Display


• It might be time for Apple to throw in the towel on the Mac Pro


• Apple Pushing to Launch Search Engine to Rival Google


• Safari Search & Privacy


• Anker’s Eufy deleted these 10 privacy promises instead of answering our questions


• Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say


• Apple Home security camera and doorbell compatibility

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