New Security Threat Targets OS X, iOS through Graphics

Featured articles from around the web. There’s a new security threat for OS X and iOS that could let attackers remotely control your device or install malware by sending you an image file. The threat is fairly serious, although so far it’s still just a proof of concept, and Apple patched the flaw in OS … Read more

Apple regains status as world’s favorite company

Featured articles from around the web. CNET: Each year, FutureBrand looks at the 100 biggest companies by market capitalization, asks 3,000 consumers and industry professionals in 17 countries about them and produces a ranking of what it calls perception strength, rather than financial strength. This year shows Apple regaining the top spot, after last year’s … Read more

Stagefright malware for iOS and OS X: Just be sure to apply updates

Featured articles from around the web. Glenn Fleishman, writing for Macworld: Talos found that maliciously constructed data saved as BMP, Digital Asset Exchange, OpenEXR, and TIFF image files could outwit the operating and allow code to be written and executed, including opening up a system to remote exploits. The ancient lossless image format TIFF using, … Read more

Ford commits to Apple CarPlay, offering it with SYNC 3 for all 2017 vehicles

Featured articles from around the web. Ford just made a big commitment to Apple CarPlay. The company announced that all 2017 models equipped with its SYNC 3 infotainment system will come with the ability to run Apple’s phone-to-car interface.  With CarPlay enabled, anyone running an iPhone 5 or later can connect their phone to their vehicle dashboard … Read more