Episode 306: Why Do iOS App Update Release Notes Not Mention Security Updates?

Most iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts.

Show Notes:

• Apple released yet another non-security patch: macOS Ventura 13.5.1


• No more macOS Big Sur updates


• 10-month zero-day vulnerability disclosed: macOS App Management vulnerability illustrated


• Apple's defense against apps vandalizing other apps still broken, developer claims


• New Variant of XLoader macOS Malware Disguised as 'OfficeNote' Productivity App


• Apple to pay out $500M for iPhone battery issues


• iPhone 14, 14 Pro owners complain about battery capacity that’s already falling off


• This AI-generated crypto invoice scam almost got me, and I'm a security pro


• MSNBC’s Chris Hayes almost fell for an X (Twitter) phishing scam


• Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices


• At RSA Conference, Josh saw a wearable ring for biometric MFA


• Zoom issued a security update for its iOS app


• How to enable automatic updates on iOS


• CVE


• Python script to download CVE info for iOS apps


• Scraped data of 2.6 million Duolingo users released on hacking forum


• High severity vuln in WinRAR could allow code to run when files are opened

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