Criminals are using government-grade spyware to infect iPhones
Sophisticated iPhone spyware once reserved for government surveillance is now being used by cybercriminals against ordinary users, with a new security report finding that criminal attacks account for most of its detections.iPhone 18The findings come from mobile security firm iVerify's Advanced Mobile Threat Report 2026, published November 10. Researchers found 1.07 spyware infections per 1,000 consumer iOS scans, or roughly one in 900, while the rate dropped to 0.7 per 1,000 when enterprise devices were included.The figures reflect iVerify's users, not the global iPhone population. Its consumer base has more than tripled since early 2025, although the report doesn't disclose total scans or infections.The bigger shift is who's being targeted. Every enterprise infection linked to a criminal campaign involved a rank-and-file employee, not a high-profile executive. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s new HomeView to add two major features not yet announced, per leaks
Apple’s HomeView arrives this Friday (pre-order here), but leaks indicate there are already two major new features in the works that haven’t been announced. Here’s what to expect. more…

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The OLED iPad Air is still expected to launch in early 2027
The iPad Air refresh for early 2027 will include the OLED display technology update in both of its sizes, a report claims.iPad Air, without OLEDThe OLED upgrade for the iPad Air has been rumored for a while, and has previously been tipped to be launched sometime in early 2027. In a report on Tuesday, it seems that OLED will be included across both display sizes for the tablet model.According to sources of DigiTimes, Apple is still targeting a launch of the OLED iPad Air in the first half of 2027. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models are anticipated to get the display technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Three contract workers die at Tata Electronics iPhone parts plant in India
Three contract workers have died at a Tata Electronics factory that makes parts for Apple iPhones in India’s southern Tamil Nadu state… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Screens 5.10 adds two highly-requested remote desktop features
Screens, the remote desktop app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, is adding two highly-requested features. Version 5.10 introduces remote Mac audio and automatic desktop resizing through Apple’s High Performance Screen Sharing technology. more…

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Apple’s ‘intelligence usage packs’ put a price on extra AI
Apple’s new intelligence usage packs let Creator Studio users buy extra AI access for Logic Pro. Here’s what a one-time purchase includes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Another report backs OLED iPad Air early next year
Following the recent update to the iPad mini, we’re expecting the iPad Air to be next in line to be upgraded to an OLED screen. Previous reports have gradually narrowed down the launch to early 2027, and a new supply chain report echoes this … more…

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Adobe unveils new AI tools for Photoshop, Premiere, and more, with MCP support coming in 2027
Adobe today announced a sweeping set of updates at its annual Adobe MAX conference, focused on giving users more ways to automate complex workflows, edit content, and work across its creative apps. Here are the details. more…

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Prep for your next trip with this $60 language-learning plan
Pay $59.99 once for lifetime Lingzio Premium access, with unlimited lessons, three language selections and monthly AI speaking practice. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Ring’s wheeled and flying robots will patrol your home
Some people use a whole bunch of fixed cameras to monitor their homes, but Amazon has just announced a more flexible solution through wheeled and flying robots. Both the $250 Drone Cam and $1,000 Rover Cam can respond to alarms or door and window sensor alerts in order to go check out what’s happening and send live video … more…

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macOS could make Full Disk Access harder for apps to get
A Full Disk Access change in macOS 27.3 could stop apps from showing up in the permissions list on their own. Here’s what beta code reveals. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple Maps could soon factor in how long it takes you to park
On some journeys in busy cities, it feels like it can take you longer to park than it does to drive there in the first place. Code spotted in iOS 27.3 suggests that Apple Maps may soon factor in parking time when it provides journey ETAs. Separately, Waze has partnered with Garmin to help improve the safety of cyclists by using real-time location tracking to alert nearby drivers … more…

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Apple Maps will likely integrate walking time after parking to travel estimates
A feature to help drivers that incorporates incorporating walking time between a parking space and your destination as part of travel time estimates may pop up soon in Apple Maps.Route-planning with Apple Maps in CarPlayApple Maps is useful when it comes to planning routes, and it could be a bit better for drivers in the future. It could help them by considering the travel time after they get out of the car.According to PDFU on X, Apple is internally testing a new TimeToPark flag in Apple Maps for iOS 27.3. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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'Free' Phone Offers Losing Cachet for Some Shoppers
For consumers who are satisfied with their phones, a lower monthly bill may be more appealing than a free replacement. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Google DeepMind analysis proves Signal and WhatsApp encryption is secure
The Signal protocol has long been considered the gold standard for end-to-end encrypted messaging, with Edward Snowden a notable advocate. Now a Google DeepMind analysis has “formally verified” the security of the protocol. In addition to its use in the Signal app, the same protocol is also used by WhatsApp and Google Messages, and the work has been described as “a landmark development” … more…

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Apple TV 4K needs a downgrade
Macworld After two years, Apple will finally start shipping its new generation of Apple TV 4K this week, and while it comes with some nice improvements — like a faster chip — there’s something else that made headlines. The new model is much more expensive than the previous model, now starting at $299. Yes, there’s a lot to like about the new Apple TV. But while Apple has made its streaming box better, I’m not convinced the product is heading in the right direction. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve always liked Apple’s set-top box. In fact, I think tvOS has one of the best interfaces of any streaming platform. But instead of making the Apple TV more accessible to more people, Apple keeps adding more powerful hardware and charging more for it. The problem is, most people don’t really need that power, and Apple itself doesn’t even take full advantage of it. Does Apple TV really need all that power? The main upgrade in the new Apple TV 4K is the A19 chip — the same one found in the iPhone 17. Benchmarks show a 50 percent gain in CPU speed and double the graphics performance between the new chip and the A15 from the previous Apple TV. That’s an impressive leap, but the thing is, do you really need all that power just to watch TV? Most people who own an Apple TV don’t use it for much more than watching movies and TV shows. Apps like Netflix, YouTube, or even Apple TV don’t need that much power. Even if you occasionally use AirPlay or play a light game from Apple Arcade, you probably won’t have any performance issues with older Apple TV models. Sure, the A19 brings some meaningful improvements, including more efficient video decoding, but I find it hard to believe that most people will notice this upgrade on an Apple TV. Even Apple is having a hard time justifying the upgrade. In the press release announcing the new Apple TV 4K, it says that the A19 chip enables “greater responsiveness, faster navigation, and smoother animations.” That doesn’t sound convincing enough to me to buy a new Apple TV. I’m all for making a product faster, but there’s a point where adding more power stops making a meaningful difference to the experience. An older Apple TV 4K is plenty powerful for streaming.Foundry Nothing new The biggest problem with Apple TV isn’t having powerful hardware, but the cost that comes with it. Previous Apple TV models were already powerful enough for a streaming box, but they were somewhat cheap. When it was $129, it was easy to justify buying one. But at $299, Apple TV is getting dangerously close to the price of a whole television. For about the same price, you can buy something that comes with a large screen, built-in speakers, and access to streaming apps. Of course, I know the experience isn’t the same. Cheap smart TVs often have terrible software and annoying advertisements. Some manufacturers also have a bad reputation when it comes to software updates. That’s why I and so many others swear by Apple TV and tvOS in the first place. It makes using a television much more enjoyable. But is that experience really worth $300? Just a few months ago, you could buy an Apple TV and a pair of HomePod minis to use as speakers for $327. Now that same amount of money will only get you the streaming box. Of course, for those immersed in the Apple ecosystem, Apple TV still makes sense. You can use it with your HomePods and as a hub for HomeKit accessories. It becomes more than just a streaming device. The new Apple TV, for example, lets you set up a surround sound system with four HomePods. These are all welcome additions, sure, but they also make Apple TV even more of a niche product. Meanwhile, Amazon, Roku, and other competitors offer streaming devices that are a lot cheaper. Their software certainly isn’t as good as tvOS, but they get the job done for many people. An underpowered streaming device like the Fire TV Stick is just what Apple needs.Jared Newman / Foundry What we really need is an Apple TV stick A faster Apple TV doesn’t really offer any benefits to most users. The truth is, it’s getting harder and harder to justify buying an Apple TV when smart TVs get better every year.  At the same time, I don’t think Apple should completely ditch the premium Apple TV. There’s clearly a market for it. However, as memory and storage prices continue to increase, Apple should also offer a cheaper model for those who just want a nice way to use their favorite streaming apps. I’d love to see an Apple TV Stick. Something like a smaller device that runs tvOS and costs half as much as the current generation. It just needs to run tvOS and stream 4K smoothly, without the latest chip or built-in microphones. Apple TV is great, but it doesn’t need to become more powerful. It needs to become more affordable.

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How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the online Apple Store
Alongside the return of Steve Jobs, Apple's first online store played a crucial role in the company's survival and resurgence. It officially opened for business on November 10, 1997 and has been online ever since — except when Apple takes it offline to promote the launch of new products.Detail from an early appearance of the Apple Store onlineIt wasn't enough that Steve Jobs came back to Apple and stripped its messy range down to a few core products. The iMac wasn't enough to turn the company around either — not by itself. While it may not have seemed it at the time, the launch of the online Apple Store on November 10, 1997 turned out to be crucial component of the company's survival.There's an argument that it was born of irritation rather than anyone seeing how useful it would be. But while there is truth in that, the full story is that Apple badly needed its own online store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Amazon slashes official Apple iPhone cases to as low as $11
Official Apple iPhone cases are up to 78% off at Amazon today with early Black Friday deals.Get an official Apple iPhone case for as low as $11. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Instagram Effect Builder lets you create images with an AI prompt
Instagram launched an Edits app for iPhone back in 2025, with a Mac version introduced just a few days ago. Meta has now supplemented this with an AI-powered Instagram Effect Builder, letting users create imagery for Stories simply by describing what they want to see … more…

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Three workers die at Tata's iPhone factory in India
Apple and Tata are assisting local authorities over the deaths of three maintenance workers at the iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu.Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataThe Tata iPhone factory is one that has previously been threatened with being shut down over environmental concerns. Now according to Reuters, three contract workers have died while inspecting an effluent treatment plant on the site.The deaths happened late on November 9, 2026. The three workers reportedly inhaled an unspecified gas while they were inspecting an external nano-filtration tank operated on the site by Nalco Water. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Osaurus wants your company’s AI to run on the Mac, not in the cloud
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Terence Pae, co-founder and CEO of Osaurus, joins the show to talk about running AI locally on the Mac instead of sending everything to the cloud. Osaurus is a free, first-party AI harness for the Mac. more…

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I’ve never been happier that Apple is bad at AI
Macworld Does it make sense to say “AI is back in the news” when AI, like an obnoxious diva that everyone is already tired of hearing from, insists on making the news like 50 times a day? AI, on top of the high dive: “Mom! Mom! Look at me! Mom! Mom! Look how high up I am! MOMMM!” AI’s mom, not looking up from her magazine: “Yes, honey, I see you. You’re very high up. Sigh.” It does often feel that we’re seeing AI in its creatively dried up and strung out on drugs and booze period, though. This week it went on another bender. First up, the midterm elections in the U.S. caused a precipitous drop in the value of AI stocks, as concerns that–GASP!–regulation would add to its already concerning bubble trouble. Are you saying that the U.S. government can actually regulate industries to prevent them from destroying the environment, ruining people’s communities, and being linked to enough deaths to get a Wikipedia entry detailing them all? What is this? Europe?! …concerns about an A.I. backlash are compounding fears of runaway spending and rising debt at tech firms. New York Times, November 5, 2026 If only someone could have told you that AI didn’t need to be shoved into every single thing imaginable! At least the Macalope is breathing a little easier about the possibility of U.S. taxpayers having to bail out the companies that spent billions on data centers only to find no one wants to pay for a chatbot that plans parties for them. It still seems like it’s full steam ahead on AI at Apple, though, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman: “Apple CEO Presses Software Chief to Pursue More Ambitious AI Strategy.” Desiring more and frustrated by what he sees as a reluctance to embrace AI with the same urgency as competitors, Ternus pushed his software chief to accelerate the company’s road map and move quickly beyond merely making necessary improvements to Siri. Faster, pussycat, code, code! (Federighi is widely considered to be a pussycat.) If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors. Foundry Gurman also believes Siri enhancements are on the way: …Siri can now execute more complicated requests and integrate more deeply with third-party software…I believe the company could make Siri more like an agent as early as next year Hope it’s not a foreign agent! HEY-YOOO! (There are those who say that this entire column was built around that one joke, and the Macalope is here to say, uh, that is actually 100 percent true.) Sorry. Too soon, Jensen Huang, currently still CEO of Nvidia? “Nvidia Opens Investigation Into Jensen Huang’s Relationship With Suspected Chinese Spy” It turns out the poster child for black leather jacket addiction had an affair with a suspected Chinese operative who was funneling information to Beijing. Oops. Furthermore, Huang reportedly worked with her to sell chips to Chinese businesses by carefully circumventing U.S. trade restrictions. Double oops. The revelation raised troubling possibilities because Mr. Huang is one of the most powerful figures in the A.I. revolution as well as an influential ally of President Trump. Trump was briefed on the matter this past spring and took quick and decisive action by… let the Macalope just put on the ol’ reading glasses here to read what he did… Huh. This says “…inviting Huang to travel to China with him and going so far as to call him ‘the Great Jensen Huang’.” That’s weird. It’s gonna be a little tricky for Huang to word a screenshot-of-Notes announcement that he’s stepping down to “spend more time with my family” when his family probably has very little interest in spending more time with him. Huang might not have to worry about it, though, because accountability is for the little people! “The board composition suggests this is… a CEO exercising effective control over the board instead of vice versa,” said Jill Fisch, a professor at The University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School… Semafor, November 9, 2026 How does the Macalope get to be CEO of an AI company? You get a huge compensation deal on the premise of being able to deliver competence and responsible governance, but you can still have all the illicit sexy time and illegal trade deals you want. Sounds sweet. Well, Huang might be… problematic, but he’s just one bad apple in the world of AI CEOs, right? “Elon Musk Confronted With List of People He’s Killed, Including Children” Ooh. Okay, well, two is… “Inside Sources Say Sam Altman Is a Sociopath” Okay! Okay. You made your point. (Who is posting those?!) The Macalope’s not saying he wouldn’t like Siri to be capable of doing more. He’s just saying that if Apple becomes an AI company, we might not like what it does to John Ternus, based on the behavior we’re seeing here.

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Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac drops to $104 as a one-time purchase
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for your Mac with Microsoft Office 2024 Home, now $103.99 (reg. $149.99) with code DEAL20. Microsoft 365 charges you annually to keep Word and Excel running on your Mac. If you’d rather pay once, try Microsoft Office 2024 Home. This one-time purchase is on sale for $103.99 (reg. $149.99) with code DEAL20. You get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote as desktop apps installed directly on your Mac. Because the apps run locally, they work without an internet connection, and your files sync once you’re back online. In Word, Smart Compose suggests text as you type. Excel’s dynamic arrays let formulas like FILTER and SORT update by themselves when your data changes. PowerPoint can now record a presentation with voice, video, and closed captions. This edition is for home and school use and installs on one Mac or PC. Your license is tied to your Microsoft account, not to a specific computer. Outlook, OneDrive storage, and Copilot aren’t included because this is not Microsoft 365. Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. Pay for Office once and stop renewing it every year. Through November 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, use code DEAL20 to get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for $103.99. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC: One-Time PurchaseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Conspiratorial Canadian search engine class action lawsuit against Apple going forward
A lawsuit alleges that a conspiratorial deal made between Apple and Google in 2005 locked competitive search engines out of the market, and a judge has inexplicably chosen to let it move to trial.Another lawsuit suggests Apple and Google are conspiratorsThere are a lot of reasons to look at Apple and Google's relationship from a regulatory lens, but a new class action lawsuit in Canada takes a very peculiar angle. It isn't the first time Apple and Google's relationship has been brought into question, but the new class action lawsuit focuses on Apple.According to a filing in British Columbia first shared by 9to5Mac, a judge has chosen to allow a class action lawsuit against Apple to move forward to trial. It originally involved Google, but Google Search Ads has an arbitration clause that had to be honored. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Canadian court certifies class action against Apple over Google search deal
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has certified a class action against Apple over allegations that its search agreement with Google stifled competition and inflated advertising prices. Here are the details. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: November 9, 2026 – Apple software development, iOS 28
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…

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Vivaldi 8.3
Chromium-based Web browser upgrades its Ad and Tracker Blocker. (Free, free update, 249.1 MB, macOS 13+)

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Timing 2026.6
Brings a redesigned Settings window and a rebuilt rule editor to the time and productivity tracking app. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 41.9 MB, macOS 12+)

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Parallels Desktop 27.1
Fixes multiple OpenGL and 3D graphics rendering issues in Windows virtual machines. ($99.99 Standard Edition subscription, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 14+)

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Want to Rent an Internet Address at the White House?
Several staffers at the White House are using computers or mobile devices equipped with residential proxy services that render their internet address available for others to rent, security experts warned today. One of the proxy services is a Russian company whose founder's web hosting business was ground zero for cyberattacks against election systems in Arizona and Illinois in 2016.

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Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies
Google said today it worked with industry partners to dismantle a botnet made up of more than 1.3 million Android TV set-top boxes that ship with malicious software which secretly rents the user's Internet connection out to strangers and conducts advertising fraud. Experts involved in the takedown say the action is likely to sever the botnet's access to more than 10 million additional compromised systems, including other Internet of Things (IoT) products such as Android-based healthcare devices and karaoke machines.

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Widespread PHP Flaw May Cause Many Site Outages Today
Expect to see quite a few websites serving "404" or "Page Not Found" errors today: Nearly 70 percent of websites need to update their core software to fix a pair of vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to seize full control over affected servers. Experts say there are working exploits for the flaws, and that these critical bugs are already being exploited in the wild.

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Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
U.S. federal investigators pursuing the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently stole highly sensitive data from the FBI have identified executives at two different ransomware negotiation firms who maintained unusually close relations with the extortion group, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Sources close to the investigation say one of the executives in the United States even helped ShinyHunters operate a website that pressured victims into paying a ransom.

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U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering
The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a chameleonic cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime services that are helping Russia circumvent existing financial restrictions.

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Microsoft Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws
Microsoft today issued updates to fix more than 1,400 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Today's epic patch batch dwarfs September's record of nearly 1,000 fixes, which was already about ten times the normal monthly patch load from Redmond.

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FBI Arrests Founder of Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently relieved the FBI of sensitive data on thousands of agents, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests
A teenager from Amman, Jordan suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking gang. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the suspect, who uses the hacker handle "Rey," was detained as ShinyHunters was in the process of extorting a business unit recently divested by the global aerospace company Boeing, which manufactures the fleet of planes used by the employer of Rey's father -- Royal Jordanian Airlines.

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Is your old iPad still safe to use? Security updates and support explained
When Apple stops issuing security updates for older iPads, they become unsafe to use. But exactly how long can you safely keep using an old iPad? The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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What is SMS? What SMS text messages mean and how they work
SMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards. The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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What’s the difference between malware, a virus, a Trojan, and a worm?
Viruses, worms, and Trojans are all types of malware, but the names describe different ways malicious software operates. A virus relies on an infected file or program, a worm can reproduce and spread on its own once active, and a Trojan relies on disguise to persuade you to open or install it. This guide defines […] The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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Week’s Best MacBook Pro Deals, Save Up to $550
This week's best MacBook Pro deals save up to $550. The 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (48GB / 2TB) in Silver is down to $4,449 at Amazon, $550 off its $4,999 MSRP, and the 14-inch M5 Max (36GB / 2TB) in Black has just dropped to $3,599, $500 off.Amazon also has the 16-inch M5 Max (36GB / 2TB) in Black at $3,899.99, $499 off, and the 14-inch M5 Pro (24GB / 2TB) in Silver at $2,634, $365 off. B&H has cut the 14-inch M5 Pro (24GB / 1TB) in Black to $2,289, $210 off.The biggest savings sit on the M5 Max models for video, 3D, and development work, while the M5 Pro configurations are the better everyday value.Get the 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (48GB / 2TB) for $4,449 at Amazon.For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker and 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Drops 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro to $3,599, Now $500 Off
Amazon has cut the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro in Black to $3,599, $500 off its $4,099 MSRP. The 18-core model packs 36GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD.This is a fresh cut — the same configuration was $3,844 at Amazon yesterday, so $3,599 is a further $245 drop and Amazon's lowest price on this model. B&H is back at the full $4,099 on this configuration today.The M5 Max chip, 36GB of memory, and 2TB of storage suit video editing, 3D rendering, and large compiles, in the portable 14-inch body with a Liquid Retina XDR display and Thunderbolt 5.Get the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB / 2TB) for $3,599 at Amazon.For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Drops Mac mini M6 to $779, Now $120 Off
B&H has dropped Apple's Mac mini M6 to $779, $120 off the base model's $899 MSRP. The configuration pairs the M6 chip with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD.B&H was still at the full $899 yesterday, so $779 is a fresh cut that now matches Amazon's price — the lowest price available on the base M6 Mac mini from either retailer.The Mac mini is the least expensive way into a current Mac desktop for office work, web, and media, in a compact enclosure that pairs with any display.Get the Mac mini M6 (16GB / 256GB) for $779 at B&H.For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Drops 14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pros to $2,599, Save Up to $400
Amazon has cut prices on Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro, with the 15-core 24GB / 2TB model down to $2,599 in Silver — $400 off its $2,999 MSRP — and $2,699 in Black, $300 off.These are fresh cuts at Amazon, with the Silver model now $400 off and the Black model $300 off the $2,999 list price. Both colors offer the same 15-core performance, 24GB of memory, and 2TB of storage, so the choice comes down to finish and savings.The 15-core M5 Pro chip with 24GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD suits demanding work — code compilation, photo and video editing, and large datasets — with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and up to 24 hours of video playback.Get the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB / 2TB) for $2,599 at Amazon.For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Week’s Best iPad Deals, Save Up to $100
This week's best iPad deals save up to $100. The 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) is down to $1,399 at B&H, $100 off its $1,499 MSRP, and Amazon has the 11-inch iPad (A16) 512GB WiFi+Cell in Blue at $799.99, $99 off.The 11-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB) is $749.99 at Amazon, $99 off, in Gray, Starlight, and Purple. The 13-inch M4 iPad Air (512GB) in Blue is $1,179 at B&H, $70 off, and the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) is $1,139 at B&H, $60 off — both fresh cuts this week.The Pro models suit video editing, design, and heavy multitasking; the Air is the best value for most students and professionals; and the standard iPad is the budget pick.Get the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) for $1,399 at B&H.For the latest prices and sales, see our 11-inch iPad Price Tracker, iPad Air Price Tracker, and iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Walmart Restores $100 Off AirPods Max 2, Now $449
Walmart has restored its $100 discount on Apple's AirPods Max 2, dropping the price back to just $449 from its $549 MSRP.This is the same $449 price Walmart offered on October 30. The discount then disappeared and the price rose to $499 — now it is back to $449, matching the lowest Walmart price on the current model.The AirPods Max 2 offer active noise cancellation, Transparency mode, and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, with up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge over USB-C.Get the AirPods Max 2 for $449 at Walmart.For the latest prices and sales, see our Apple AirPods Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Drops 24GB M5 MacBook Airs to $1,599, Save Up to $200
B&H has cut prices on Apple's 24GB M5 MacBook Airs, with the 13-inch model down to $1,599 — $200 off its $1,799 MSRP — and the 15-inch model down to $1,799, $100 off its $1,899 MSRP.These are fresh cuts: the 13-inch 24GB / 1TB models were still at their full $1,799 price on November 6, and the 15-inch Blue model was $1,899. The 13-inch model in Blue and Silver is also on sale at $1,649, down $150.Both sizes run Apple's M5 chip with 24GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD, a Liquid Retina display, and up to 18 hours of battery life — the configuration to pick for heavy multitasking, photo and video work, and longevity.Get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB / 1TB) for $1,599 at B&H.For the latest prices and sales, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Drops M5 Max MacBook Pros to $3,799, Save Up to $600
B&H has cut prices on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pros, with the 14-inch model down to $3,799 — $300 off its $4,099 MSRP — and the 16-inch model down to $4,399, $600 off its $4,999 MSRP.These are fresh cuts at B&H: the 14-inch M5 Max was still at its full $4,099 price yesterday, and the 16-inch Silver model was $4,499 — now $600 off. The 14-inch model in Black is also on sale at $3,849, down $250.Both are the current M5 Max generation, with 36GB or 48GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD — built for 4K and 8K video work, large photo libraries, and software development.Get the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro for $3,799 at B&H.For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker and 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Drops M4 iPad Air 256GB Models to $749.99, Save $99
Amazon has dropped the 256GB M4 iPad Air to $749.99 for the 11-inch model — $99 off its $849 MSRP — and to $949.99 for the 13-inch model, $99 off its $1,049 MSRP.The 256GB tier is the fresh cut today: the 11-inch model in Blue was still at its full $849 price yesterday, and the 13-inch model in Starlight was $1,029. The 11-inch price applies in Starlight, Blue, and Purple; the 13-inch price applies in all four colors.Both sizes run Apple's M4 chip with 12GB of memory, a Liquid Retina display, and Apple Pencil Pro support — the 256GB models are the sweet spot of the iPad Air line for most buyers.Get the 11-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB) for $749.99 at Amazon.For the latest prices and sales, see our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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🔥 B&H Offers Free $150 Gift Card with New PROLED XDR MacBook Pros
B&H has launched a new promotion on Apple's latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with PROLED XDR touchscreen displays, offering a free $150 B&H Gift Card with qualifying preorders. The offer covers select M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations, including models with standard and nano-texture displays. The new MacBook Pros feature OLED touchscreen technology, Dynamic Island, and Apple's latest professional processors. Shop 14-inch PROLED XDR MacBook Pros at B&H or shop 16-inch models. The $150 gift card is included with qualifying orders. For additional prices and deals, visit our Touchscreen MacBook Pro Price Tracker.

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🔥 Amazon Takes $250 Off 13″ and 15″ M5 MacBook Airs with 1TB SSDs
Amazon has increased its early Black Friday discounts on Apple's M5 MacBook Air, taking $250 off the 13-inch and 15-inch models with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSDs. The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is now $1349, down from Apple's $1599 MSRP, while the larger 15-inch model is $1549, down from $1799. Both are an additional $50 below Amazon's previous sale prices. These are the lowest reported prices for these configurations since Apple's June price increases, making them particularly attractive for buyers who want the extra storage without upgrading to a MacBook Pro. See our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker for current Amazon offers and additional deals.

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Week’s Best Mac Desktop Deals, Save Up to $200
Amazon has this week's best Mac desktop deals, headlined by the M5 Max Mac Studio down to $2,299 — $200 off its $2,499 MSRP — and M6 Mac minis from $779, up to $150 off.B&H had these same prices in its early Black Friday sale, but most have since returned to full price there; the exception is the 24GB Mac mini, still $1,149 at B&H. Amazon still has all five configurations at the sale prices: the Mac Studio at $2,299, the base M6 mini at $779, the 16GB/512GB mini at $949, the 24GB/512GB mini at $1,149, and the M5 Pro mini at $1,549.The Mac mini is the smallest, most affordable way into a desktop Mac, while the Mac Studio is the step up for pro workflows that need the M5 Max's extra cores and memory.Get the M5 Max Mac Studio for $2,299 at Amazon.For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac mini Price Tracker and Mac Studio Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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