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Broken iPhones are seen as a part of replica of Formula E car made by used electronics, on the opening day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 30, 2023.
Security

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know. | TechCrunch

Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in...

Smashed Iphones are seen during COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 30, 2023.
Security

Someone has publicly leaked an exploit kit that can hack millions of iPhones | TechCrunch

Last week, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a hacking campaign targeting iPhone users that used an advanced hacking tool called...

Customers try out iPhone 17 Pro smartphones inside the Apple Store at Sanlitun Taikoo Li on November 8, 2025, in Beijing, China.
In Brief

Ransomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia | TechCrunch

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which makes devices and components for Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Sony, among other tech...

71st Anniversary Foundation Italian Republic in Naples, Italian, on June 2,2017, Flag-hoisting ceremony whit inter force department in Square the Plebiscito.
Security

Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says | TechCrunch

Last year, WhatsApp and Apple notified several people in Italy, including journalists and activists, that they had been...

Startups

Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now? | TechCrunch

Loading the player…Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware...

A picture showing an iPhone and two pop-up notifications.
Security

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple released a software update on Wednesday for iPhones and iPads fixing a bug that allowed law enforcement...

a photo of an iPhone running iOS 18 held in someone's hand.
Security

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple has pushed a security update to older iPhones and iPads that protects against a leaked set of...

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In Brief

Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users | TechCrunch

Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant illegally spied on users to, among...

Hardware

Apple’s new AirTag is louder and can be found across longer distances | TechCrunch

Apple on Monday introduced the next version of its AirTag, which will now feature a longer Bluetooth range,...

The Apple Siri and Apple Intelligence are being displayed on a smartphone screen and in the background.
In Brief

Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February | TechCrunch

We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between...