In its widest-reaching round of iPhone security updates yet, Apple released 10 fixes on Thursday, correcting vulnerabilities in the popular mobile phone’s Safari browser, mail client and Bluetooth server. Seven fixes affected Safari browser vulnerabilities. Of the remaining three Bluetooth-related updates, one fixed a “critical” flaw that could allow outsiders to eavesdrop on iPhone conversations.
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Cybercriminals are downsizing their botnets to try and trick software security companies. Computers infected with a virus unknowingly become “zombies” in a botnet â which is a network used to send out spam and to mount further attacks on other machines. The zombie army can be controlled remotely, with the botnet creators usually trying to build the largest possible botnet of compromised computers to rent out to gangs for as little as $100 (ÂŁ49) for a couple of hours.
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But it will not be a complete overhaul, says Google. A refresh of Googleâs free email service GMail is likely to be available soon, although it will not be a complete upgrade, Google has confirmed. Rumours of a new GMail surfaced on the web last week after plans were reportedly leaked. However, Google insisted that the changes would not constitute an entirely new version.
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