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Arrr, matey! Apple patched the treasure map o' passwords, thwarting scallywags from plunderin' yer Wi-Fi booty!

2025-03-24

Arrr, mateys! Tech wizard Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson be spillin' the beans! It seems Apple's treasure chest o' Passwords had a pesky phishing hole for three moons, from iOS 18 to the fabled 18.2 fix. Aye, even the finest ships be leakin' now and then!

Ahoy, mateys! Cast yer minds back to the days when the scallywags at Apple proclaimed, "Privacy. That's iPhone!" But lo and behold, recent troubles a-brewin' reveal that Apple's treasure chest of security be leakier than a ship with a hole in her hull! Aye, a band of savvy sea dogs found that Apple's own Passwords app had a gaping hole for nearly three moons! When ye be sippin' grog at yer favorite tavern or airport, a cunning buccaneer on the same Wi-Fi could whisk ye away to a fake site, pilferin' yer precious login secrets faster than ye can say "X marks the spot!" ‘Twas a blunder of monumental proportions, as the app used unsecured HTTP instead o’ the safer HTTPS. This left sailors and landlubbers alike vulnerable for almost three months, until Apple finally patched the gash in December. If ye used this app during that time, it be wise to change yer passwords lest ye fall prey to nefarious phishing schemes! So, here be some advice for keepin’ yer booty safe: Use a trustworthy password manager, enable two-factor authentication, and steer clear of public Wi-Fi like it be cursed treasure! Avast ye, stay vigilant and keep yer devices updated, or ye might find yerself walking the plank of cybersecurity woes!

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