Be sure to install the iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 software updates on your iPhone and iPad to get what Apple says are “important” bug fixes and security patches.
iOS and iPadOS 18.2.1 bring “important” bug fixes for iPhone and iPad owners
Security
Prevent over-shoulder passcode snooping attacks with the Rode jailbreak tweak
One of my biggest qualms with the Lock Screen on any iPhone or iPad is the fact that the number pad for passcode entry always has the same layout. This means that even if someone who’s glancing over your shoulder doesn’t know exactly what numbers you’re tapping on, they can instead easily memorize the positions of the number buttons you tap on to gain access to your device.
How to change the root user password on a rootless jailbreak with NewTerm
We previously showed you how you can change the root user password on your jailbroken handset with an on-device terminal app like NewTerm. But since then, the process has changed slightly, especially if using modern rootless jailbreaks on iOS or iPadOS 15 and later, such as Dopamine or palera1n. Fortunately, we will share the updated process with you in today’s tutorial.
Security researcher releases S5Late bootrom exploit for iPod Nano 7th generation
It’s been a hot minute since the year 2012, which is when Apple announced the seventh-generation iPod Nano. In fact, despite the fact that the iPod was one of Apple’s most successful products, the company doesn’t even sell iPods anymore.
iCloud Passwords extension that brings iCloud Keychain auto-fill to Firefox for macOS now owned by Apple
As someone who has been using the Mozilla Firefox web browser on their Mac and Windows computers for nearly two decades, I’ve never been able to comfortably switch to Apple’s Safari web browser on my Mac. This is, in part, because of the higher quality extensions available for Firefox. But one gripe that I’ll admit is Safari’s deep integration with Apple’s Passwords app makes entering logins a breeze.
10 tips to secure all your social media accounts
In this guide, we go over ten tips you should follow to strengthen the security of your social media accounts and protect them from hacking and other online vulnerabilities.
iOS 18.2: Authenticate the “Trust This Computer” prompt using Face ID
A small but much appreciated change in Apple’s iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 operating systems finally lets you confirm the “Trust This Computer” prompt with Face ID!
How Apple generates strong passwords to be easier to type on weird keyboards
Apple’s algorithm generates strong passwords that are easier to type on gamepads and weird keyboard layouts without compromising security.
You’ll be able to import and export passkeys between password managers
A draft new specification allows for the secure import and export of credentials, meaning you'll be able to move passkeys between password managers.
Security researcher alfiecg_dev discovers 0-day PAC bypass, posts teasers on X
Security researcher and iOS developer @alfiecg_dev, perhaps best known for being a co-developer of the TrollStore perma-signing utility for iPhones and iPads, as well as the TrollInstallerX TrollStore installation method, surprised all of us on Monday when they took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a teaser regarding a 0-day PAC bypass on an iPad Air (3rd generation) running iPadOS 15.5.
iOS 18.0.1 fixes unresponsive iPhone 16 touchscreens and patches vulnerabilities in Messages, Passwords and Camera
iOS 18.0.1 fixes bugs like unresponsive iPhone 16 displays while patching vulnerabilities discovered in the Messages, Passwords and Camera apps.
iOS 18.1 brings two new toggles to the Control Center
Apple continues refining the iPhone's redesigned Control Center, with the upcoming iOS 18.1 software update adding two new toggles.