Microsoft identified a new macOS vulnerability called "Migraine" that can cause headaches for Mac users — but only if you haven't updated your software recently.Apple patched macOS "Migraine" exploitOn May 30, Microsoft published a new threat intelligence paper detailing a macOS vulnerability they call "Migraine," which they've already alerted Apple about. With this vulnerability, attackers with root access on a machine can "automatically bypass" System Integrity Protection (SIP) and perform arbitrary operations on that device. Read more...

Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Ohio after an Apple Watch alerted them to the scene, and anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office.Crash Detection can alert emergency servicesAccording to the sheriff's office, a single-vehicle collision occurred between 7 am and 8 am near I-71 North and I-270. The crash was brought to the attention of Grove City police officers by an Apple Watch, according to WBNS-10TV. Read more...

Security researchers have documented the first known case of NSO’s Pegasus spyware being used in a military conflict. The hacks relate to the long-running military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over a region claimed by both countries. The victims – who included a United Nations official, journalists, human rights advocates, and a former government minister – received alerts from Apple that their iPhones had been hacked … more… The post Apple alerted Pegasus spyware victims during first known use in a military conflict appeared first on 9to5Mac.

The Apple Watch's health features are making headlines this month, and have been credited with saving at least two lives. Fall Detection came in handy in two emergency situations in Minnesota and Ohio. In Minnesota, Apple Watch user Michael Brodkorb was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene. His Apple Watch detected the impact using Fall Detection and dialed 911 after he was unable to respond. "I was just shocked," he said. "I mean, just the sheer force of what it's like to get hit by a vehicle." Along with calling 911, the Fall Detection feature alerted his wife and children inside the house, so he was able to get immediate help. He ended up with injuries to…

Google promised that Android users will soon be alerted if they're being followed by a location tracker like AirTag or Tile. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 during its WWDC 2023 keynote on June 5, which is just over a month away. Ahead of time, rumors suggest the update will include at least eight new features and changes for iPhones, as outlined below. The first iOS 17 beta should be made available to members of Apple's Developer Program moments after the keynote, while a public beta will likely be available in July for members of Apple's Beta Software Program. As usual, the update should be widely released in September, around the time that new iPhones launch. Some of the features and changes listed below might not be added until later iOS 17 versions, such as iOS 17.1 or iOS 17.2.…