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Gatekeeper Flaw Lets Attackers Swap macOS Apps with Malicious Twins

A newly discovered flaw in macOS Gatekeeper could let attackers secretly swap your downloaded apps with malicious versions, putting your device and data at risk. Researchers have found a way to bypass Gatekeeper's security checks, allowing them to replace apps with tampered versions without needing special privileges.

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Smart TVs Compromised by Proxyware Vulnerabilities Plague 24-Year-Old Curl AI Emerges in Cybercrime Forums Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Legacy Credentials Fuel Data Breaches

Over a third of smart TV apps, including clocks, screensavers, and games, contain residential proxy software, putting your device at risk. Researchers found that 42.5% of LG webOS and 26.9% of Samsung Tizen apps harbour these vulnerabilities.

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Google Tightens Android App Verification Rules Ahead of Sept. 30 Deadline

Get ready for a safer app experience on Android! As of September 30, 2026, Google will start enforcing developer verification, blocking installs of unverified apps on certified phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

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Salesforce Disables Klue App Over OAuth Token Abuse

Salesforce has taken swift action to protect its customers by disabling the Klue Battlecards app integration after detecting unusual activity that may have led to unauthorized access to some customer data. This move ensures the security of the Salesforce platform, which remains unaffected by a vulnerability.

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FBI Extracts Signal Messages from iPhone Push Notification Records

In a surprising forensic discovery, the FBI was able to extract Signal messages from an iPhone's notification database, even after the app was deleted, by exploiting a loophole that stores message previews on the lock screen. This finding raises significant concerns about iPhone users' message security.

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OpenAI Disrupts macOS App Signing Process After Supply Chain Breach

OpenAI recently took swift action to protect its users by revoking a macOS app certificate after discovering a malicious library had been downloaded through a GitHub Actions workflow used to sign its applications. This move highlights the vulnerability of even trusted software signing processes to supply chain breaches, and the importance of staying vigilant in macOS app security.

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