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Adam Engst 12 comments

OS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Early Bugs

Apple has rolled out a series of updates across its operating systems to fix initial bugs, including installation issues on the M3 Ultra Mac Studio, iPhone networking and photo problems, and audio sync issues in tvOS. Many of the updates also address a FontParser security vulnerability.

Adam Engst 49 comments

macOS 26 Tahoe Pushes FileVault Use

In macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple automatically enables FileVault during setup when users sign in with an Apple Account, and it changes how Recovery Keys are stored to protect against government overreach. You can turn FileVault off, but we recommend using it.

Adam Engst 13 comments

Apple Updates Older Operating Systems with OS 26 Security Fixes

If you haven’t yet upgraded to OS 26 (and most people shouldn’t), you should instead install the other security updates that Apple released for older operating systems. Apple even fixed a zero-day exploit that could still impact iOS and iPadOS 15 and 16.

Adam Engst 2 comments

Memory Integrity Enforcement Bolsters iPhone Security

Apple’s new Memory Integrity Enforcement feature, available only on iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air, represents a significant advancement in preventing memory-based security exploits used by mercenary spyware.

Adam Engst 29 comments

Apple Updates Block Zero-Day Malicious Image Exploit

Apple has released emergency security updates for multiple operating systems to block a zero-day vulnerability exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals.

Adam Engst 60 comments

AppBITS: Proton Authenticator Takes on 2FA Apps

Looking for a free two-factor authentication app that works across platforms? Proton Authenticator offers broad import capabilities, iCloud sync, and thoughtful security features from a company you might actually have heard of.

Adam Engst 37 comments

Apple Focuses on Security in iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and Other x.6 OS Updates

Apple’s latest operating system updates focus primarily on security updates, with iOS and iPadOS receiving new EU app marketplace options and fixes for sharing memory movies in Photos.

Adam Engst 27 comments

Do You Use It? VPN Use Is Widespread

The results of our poll about how you use VPNs reveal widespread VPN usage, with most respondents using VPNs for security, privacy, and bypassing access restrictions.

Adam Engst 11 comments

Upcoming NMUG Presentation on Building a Modern Backup Strategy

Join Adam Engst for a free online presentation about creating an effective modern backup strategy at the Naples MacFriends User Group meeting on 21 May 2025.

Adam Engst 110 comments

Do You Use It? VPNs

This week’s Do You Use It? poll asks if you use a VPN, what you use it for, what type of VPN you use, and which one you prefer.

Adam Engst 27 comments

Apple Releases iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, and Other x.5 OS Updates

Apple’s latest operating system updates deliver security fixes, Screen Time notifications for parents, and a few minor improvements and bug fixes.

Adam Engst 2 comments

WhatsApp Receives $170 Million Judgment Against Israeli Spyware Company NSO Group

After years of litigation, WhatsApp has won a nearly $170 million judgment against the Israeli company NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. The ruling follows Apple’s quiet abandonment of a similar lawsuit in late 2024.

Adam Engst 19 comments

Apple’s x.4.1 OS Updates Patch Exploited Security Vulnerabilities

Apple has released updates for its primary operating systems to address two actively exploited security vulnerabilities. iOS users also gain fixes for wireless CarPlay, while macOS enterprise users see improved update reliability.

Glenn Fleishman 6 comments

Add Protection from Scammers with Cyber Insurance

While early identification of phishing and other online fraud is your first line of defense, a solid cyber insurance policy could save your bacon from “pig butchering.”

Adam Engst 56 comments

Apple Releases iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and Other x.4 OS Updates

Apple’s latest operating system updates bring Apple Intelligence to more languages and regions, improve Photos organization, expand Mail categorization to the Mac and iPad, and address what must be a record number of security vulnerabilities.