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Apple Leaves iOS 10 Beta Kernel Unencrypted: Pros and Cons

When Apple decided to unencrypt its iOS 10 beta kernel it sparking a fierce debate over the merits of the move. Last week Apple cleared the air as to whether or not it intentionally released an ...
MacRumors

Apple Confirms Unencrypted Kernel in iOS 10 Beta is Intentional

Yesterday it was discovered that iOS 10 does not feature an encrypted kernel, allowing users and researchers access to the core of the operating system and its inner workings. It was unclear at the ...
TechCrunch

Apple confirms iOS kernel code left unencrypted intentionally

When Apple released a preview version of iOS 10 at its annual developers conference last week, the company slipped in a surprise for security researchers — it left the core of its operating system, ...
SlashGear

Apple Releases Kernel Source Code For iOS, ARM macOS

While it doesn't have as aggressive a stance against open source as the old Microsoft did, Apple has never really been seen as an open source-friendly company. Which is somewhat ironic considering ...
AppleInsider

Apple intentionally left iOS 10 kernel unencrypted to optimize system performance

Responding to speculation as to why the iOS 10 beta kernel was left unencrypted, Apple on Wednesday confirmed the move was made deliberately to streamline system performance. Explaining the decision, ...
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Apple macOS Flaw Allows Kernel-Level Compromise

‘Shrootless’ allows bypass of System Integrity Protection IT security measures to install a malicious rootkit that goes undetected and performs arbitrary device operations. Apple has patched a ...
MacRumors

Apple Updates Platform Security Guide, Says Kernel Extensions Won't Be Supported on Future Apple Silicon Macs

Apple today shared an updated version of its Platform Security Guide [PDF], providing a comprehensive overview of the latest security advancements across iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, tvOS 14, ...
HotHardware

Apple's T2 Security Chip Is Causing Kernel Panic Meltdowns On 2018 MacBook Pros And iMac Pros

Apple puts out one fire and then another pops up just a few feet away. That seems to be the case with its MacBook Pro family, with the latest flareup affecting both the iMac Pro and the 2018 MacBook ...
Digital Trends

Apple’s T2 chip may be causing issues in iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pros

Many iMac Pro owners have reportedly suffered numerous kernel panics — the MacOS version of the dreaded Blue Screen of Death in Windows — since they hit the market at the end of 2017. You can find a ...
TechCrunch

Apple open-sourced the kernel of iOS and macOS for ARM processors

Apple has always shared the kernel of macOS after each major release. This kernel also runs on iOS devices as both macOS and iOS are built on the same foundation. This year, Apple also shared the most ...
ZDNet

Apple releases iOS kernel source code

Apple has published ARM-optimized source code of the iOS kernel, but don't get all excited about the prospect of being able to download and run a homebrew version of iSO. It's just not going to happen ...