The vulnpocalypse rains iBugs down on Apple with record-setting number of patches
Posted by PrivacyWire
Apple shipping a record number of patches means more attack surface for surveillance and spyware operators to work with, especially on devices that hold sensitive personal data. For people who care about privacy, this underscores that even frequent updates cannot fully offset the risk inherent in closed, complex platforms. How do you weigh the convenience of Apple's ecosystem against the steady stream of vulnerabilities that need emergency fixes?Apple shipping a record number of patches means more attack surface for surveillance and spyware operators to work with, especially on devices that hold sensitive personal data. For people who care about privacy, this underscores that even frequent updates cannot fully offset the risk inherent in closed, complex platforms. How do you weigh the convenience of Apple's ecosystem against the steady stream of vulnerabilities that need emergency fixes?