Apple updated iOS, macOS and iPadOS with a Background Security Improvements patch, the first time a new system has been used.

Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (a), its first Background Security Improvement, on Tuesday, March 17. The tech giant wrote online that the update fixes an issue in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and ...

Apple launches Background Security Improvements to fix vulnerabilities in real time, starting with a WebKit flaw affecting ...

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple ...

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. Image: appshunter.io (Unsplash) If you’ve ever ...