IOS VULNERABILITY
India’s cooling systems face Europe-style cyber risks, say experts
The concerns follow cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, with stores in Sweden, Belgium, Estonia, the Netherlands, Finland and Luxembourg reporting disruptions. Attackers reportedly manipulated refrigeration controls, raising freezer temperatures and switching equipment into defrost mode, forcing stores to discard food stocks. The incidents follow similar attacks on hundreds of supermarkets in France in October.
AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say
AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.
Why AI makes computer worms harder to stop
Anthropic's warning that AI-powered "worms" could soon spread across smart gadgets is the latest in a series of studies showing how artificial intelligence could supercharge self-spreading malware. A computer worm is malicious software that spreads between devices on its own.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate across smart devices by year-end
Anthropic has conducted experiments indicating that small AI models might replicate autonomously on IoT devices. The firm found that these models could potentially identify vulnerable devices and copy themselves. Furthermore, while current models struggle with full replication, stronger models could succeed in simplified tests.
AI models may soon self-replicate without access to data centers, Anthropic warns
A recent study by Anthropic highlights the alarming potential for small AI models to self-replicate on insecure IoT devices. Their research shows that models containing under 30 billion parameters can replicate, albeit facing difficulties with ongoing reproduction. Targeted devices include smart home products and Android TVs. If previous patterns persist, we might witness full autonomy in replication by the end of this year.
WhatsApp to block logins on outdated iOS and Android versions: What users need to know
WhatsApp is stepping up its game in user safety with a new server-side security protocol aimed at blocking outdated operating systems. Those on older versions of iOS or Android will find themselves unable to access the chat interface, instead receiving prompts to update. This proactive measure is designed to reduce vulnerabilities linked to unpatched systems and malware.
Chipmakers move security deeper into design as AI hardware spreads
Silicon Labs, Tessolve and Netrasemi are strengthening chip security as connected devices carry more data and face growing cyber risks
PwC India partners with Claroty for cyber-physical security in manufacturing, healthcare
Under the agreement, PwC India will combine its cybersecurity advisory, execution, and risk transformation capabilities with Claroty’s specialised asset-visibility and threat-detection software platform.
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilience
As geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particularly MSMEs, need greater visibility over fuel consumption, costs and supply.
Nepal floods: Teacher evacuates 1,600 students as floods wash away Trishuli school
Nepal's devastating flash floods have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Over 794 bodies have been recovered, with thousands still missing after the disaster. Indian rescue teams are assisting Nepali forces in search and rescue operations. Schools and homes were swept away, impacting many students and residents. Relief efforts continue as authorities work to identify victims and clear blockages.
Apple releases iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1 with security fixes for major vulnerabilities
IOS update 26.6 1: Apple has released iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 with security fixes addressing vulnerabilities across Audio, ImageIO, IOGPUFamily, Kernel, Telephony and WebKit. The issues could have exposed sensitive information, caused system crashes, enabled arbitrary code execution, corrupted memory or allowed network traffic interception. Apple addressed the vulnerabilities through improved checks, input validation, memory handling, locking and state management.
New iOS 26.3 update blocks hackers from accessing iPhones — here’s why you should download it
Apple has released an urgent iOS 26.3 update to protect iPhone users from 39 security vulnerabilities, including a serious zero-day flaw in the Dynamic Link Editor (dyld). This weakness could allow attackers to bypass security measures and run malicious code, potentially installing spyware or gaining full control of devices. Experts emphasize that these attacks are stealthy and can target individuals from journalists to business users.
iPhone and iPad users at risk: Indian government issues 'high-severity warning'. Check affected phone models and what to do
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning for iPhone and iPad users due to a serious vulnerability in older versions of iOS and iPadOS. The flaw, linked to the way Apple devices handle Darwin notifications, could allow malicious apps to crash devices or make them unresponsive. Affected users include those with iPhones running iOS versions before 18.3 and iPads on older iPadOS versions.
Apple iPhones get urgent iOS 18.4.1 update to fix actively exploited security bugs
Apple has announced the release of iOS 18.4.1, which is a security update for iPhones that debuted in 2018 and later. The update includes patches for two vulnerabilities considered to be high severity that were already exploited in some high profile attacks against prominent individuals. While the bugs were not widespread, users are highly recommended to update their devices to remove the potential threat. The update also fixes a CarPlay connectivity issue.
Cert-In flags vulnerabilities in Apple iOS, warns about devices being compromised remotely
Cert-In issued a vulnerability warning on Tuesday saying the flaws in Safari web browser versions before version 17.4.1, iOS and iPadOS versions before version 17.4.1 could allow attackers to “execute arbitrary code” on targeted devices.
CERT-In issues 'high' severity rating for vulnerabilities detected in Apple products
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has put out a "high" severity vulnerability report where it said that multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalation of privileges or bypass security restrictions on the targeted system.
Cert-In reports multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iPhones, iPads and Safari
As per the report, the severity rating of the vulnerability is high and said that the vulnerability exists due to inadequate security controls in the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component among a slew of other factors.
Cert-In warns of multiple iPhone, iPad vulnerabilities
The cyber security watchdog said the vulnerability is exploited in the wild and users are advised to apply appropriate software updates as mentioned in latest Apple Security updates.
Apple fixes new zero-day bug being actively exploited by hackers
The security fixes were released along with iOS 16, which brings several security and privacy features, including support for Apple Passkeys and Lockdown Mode. Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product's security, said the company.
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