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Let's Encrypt certificate trouble with Windows, Sophos UTM, macOS/iOS (2021/09/30)
[German]As of September 30, 2021, some root certificates that Let's-Encrypt used to sign user certificates expired. This meant that certain devices or applications could no longer access websites or mail servers. I have seen cases with iOS 14/15 and macOS, … Continue reading
Chinese UC browser leaks user data in iOS and Android, even in Inkognito mode
[German]The Chinese company Alibaba offers an app called UC Browser for Android and iOS via its subsidiary UCWeb (resides in Singapore). The browser is ranked fourth in the world by the number of users. Now it has come out that … Continue reading
iPhone: iOS 14 bug prevents SMS and iMessages notifications
[German]Users of iPhones running iOS 14 are complaining that they are not getting notifications for incoming SMS text or iMessages messages. This appears to be a bug in iOS 14 that can also affect notifications from other apps.
iOS 14.2 and iOS 12.4.9 released
[German]Apple has just released iOS 12.4.9 for older devices (from 2013 onwards, which will no longer get an update to iOS 14). This update contains security updates for this operating system version. Details can be found here. Additionally, iOS 14.2 … Continue reading
Wi-Fi issues: iOS 14.x constantly uses new Wi-Fi MAC addresses
[German]Users of Apple iPads and iPhones that have switched to the new iOS 14 may run into ossies with WLAN access. The devices is using constantly new Wi-Fi MAC addresses. This may causes trouble with routers when MAC filtering is … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Adobe Lightroom: Update to 5.4.0 deletes all photos on the iPhone
[German] An app update for Adobe Lightroom means that all photos stored on the iPhone can be deleted. Adobe has confirmed the issue and provides an app update that fixed the issue.
US President: Trump's 2020 election campaign vulnerable via apps
[German]In support of his re-election, US President Donald has had an app called 'Official Trump 2020' developed. However, this app has massive security gaps and is vulnerable.
Microsoft: Remote Desktop App for iOS updated
[German]Microsoft has updated the Remote Desktop App for iOS to version 10.1.0. However, iPadOS 13.4 or higher is required as the operating system on Apple devices.
Apple denies accuracy of 0-day mail bug report
[German]Is the there anything wrong with the report about two 0-day vulnerabilities in iOS that allow iPhones and iPads to be 'taken over' by mail? At least Apple and Sophos have doubts about the report released this week by a … Continue reading
Google/Apple Covid 19 API: More answers
[German]Google and Apple plans to implement an API for a COVID 19 tracking system in Android and iOS. Now there is some more information about this project.