Apple
Company Details
Linkedin ID:
apple
Website:
Employees number:
161,773
Number of followers:
17,979,824
NAICS:
334
Industry Type:
Homepage:
apple.com
IP Addresses:
9124
Company ID:
APP_4149912
Scan Status:
Completed
Apple Company CyberSecurity Posture
apple.com
We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.
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Past Incidents
26
Attack Types
4
Apple Inc.
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack limited on finance or reputation
Description: On February 28, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach involving Apple Inc. that occurred on November 29, 2021, due to insider wrongdoing. The breach affected a total of 12 individuals, including 1 resident, and potentially compromised financial account numbers or credit/debit card numbers in combination with security codes, access codes, passwords, or PINs.
Apple Inc
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks
Description: The Maine Attorney General's Office reported a data breach involving Apple Inc on February 28, 2022. The breach occurred on November 29, 2021, due to insider wrongdoing, affecting a total of 12 individuals, including 1 resident of Maine. Identity theft protection services were offered for one year, including various monitoring and restoration services.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: The customer data of Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. was leaked to hackers who impersonates themselves as law enforcement officials in a forged emergency data requests. The leaked information included the basic subscriber details, such as a customer’s address, phone number and IP address. The company soon blocked the known compromised accounts from making requests and worked with law enforcement to respond to incidents involving suspected fraudulent requests.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: Apple filed a lawsuit alleging that former employee **Ethan Lipnik** shared confidential iOS 26 development features with **Michael Ramacciotti**, who later disclosed them to leaker **Jon Prosser** via a FaceTime call. Ramacciotti accessed Lipnik’s **development iPhone** (containing unreleased trade secrets) while Lipnik was away, though he claims no prior conspiracy or payment agreement existed. Prosser later paid Ramacciotti **$650** post-call, allegedly without Ramacciotti’s expectation. The breach involved **unauthorized access to proprietary software**, including unreleased iOS features, which were subsequently leaked. Ramacciotti denies tracking Lipnik’s location or retaining further confidential data, but the incident exposed Apple’s **trade secrets**—specifically **unreleased iOS functionality**—to external parties, risking competitive disadvantage and reputational harm. Apple is pursuing legal action, with Prosser facing a **default judgment** for non-response.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization's existence
Description: Apple fired Rivos, a startup firm for allegedly stealing its sensitive proprietary information of the firm through some of its employees. The former employees of Apple stole gigabytes of sensitive SoC specifications and design files at the request of Rivos as part of the recruiting process. According to the reports the startup wants to design chips that will compete with them. Apple filed the complaint to recover its trade secrets, to protect them from further disclosure.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: Apple's move to incorporate 'Apple Intelligence' with OpenAI's ChatGPT into iOS has raised security concerns, particularly from Elon Musk who labeled it as 'creepy spyware.' Despite the claims of a privacy breach, Apple ensures high privacy standards with their Private Cloud Compute system, designed to process core tasks on-device, and mask data origins during cloud-based AI computations. This architecture aims to prevent unauthorized data access, setting a new standard in AI privacy. However, potential threats to privacy and security cannot be overlooked, as data can be susceptible to interception or misuse when cloud processing is involved.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: The discovery of the new LightSpy spyware version targeting iPhones marks a significant security concern for Apple. This sophisticated and destructive malware compromises iOS devices, stealing sensitive information and hindering device functionality by blocking the boot-up process. The spyware utilizes old vulnerabilities to exfiltrate private data from widely-used apps, captures audio, and has a wide range of destructive capabilities including deleting user files and wiping browser history. The potential losses for individual users are substantial, ranging from personal privacy breaches to financial and data loss, while Apple's reputation for security may also suffer as a result.
Apple
Breach
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: Apple has received a confidential order from the UK Home Office to create access into its Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, which may force them to compromise the end-to-end encryption feature or withdraw support in the UK. Complying with this could have implications for user privacy and data security worldwide if backdoor access is granted to government agencies.
Apple
Cyber Attack
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack limited on finance or reputation
Description: Following Apple's announcement of partnering with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones, concerns regarding privacy and security have been raised. Despite Apple's claims about their sophisticated Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system ensuring end-to-end privacy, Elon Musk has labeled the integration as 'creepy spyware'. If the integration is implemented at the OS level, the potential for sensitive data exposure becomes a threat, creating a fear of Apple devices being banned from his companies, which could have a substantial impact on the brand's reputation and consumers' trust.
Apple
Cyber Attack
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: LightSpy spyware has targeted iPhones, leveraging its destructive capabilities to disable the booting process of compromised devices. It employs a modular framework with advanced spying features, stealing sensitive data across various applications and personal files, recording audio, and gaining near-total control over the device. The updated version uses additional plugins to disrupt booting and includes a range of other malicious features. Despite using an older, patched vulnerability for infection, its recent deployment and functionalities such as file deletion, freezing devices, and faking push notifications to redirect users, raise significant concerns. The operators are suspected to be of Chinese origin, distributing the spyware through watering hole attacks.
Apple
Cyber Attack
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization's existence
Description: Unauthorized third parties had tampered the Apple’s Xcode software, a code library used by developers of Mac OS X and iOS applications, and published it on the net. Some developers downloaded it and used it to create their apps and uploaded the apps on Apple App Store. These apps could communicate with third parties details of your iOS devices and attempted to phish for iCloud passwords. Apple removed the tainted apps and started working with the developers to make sure they were using the proper version of Xcode to rebuild their apps.
Apple
Ransomware
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: Apple has encountered a significant security issue with the discovery of the LightSpy spyware targeting iPhones up to version 13.3. This modular spyware can exfiltrate personal data, record audio, and obtain complete device control. LightSpy's new version employs destructive plugins capable of preventing devices from booting, deleting critical data, and initiating fake notifications. The multifaceted spyware utilizes privacy intrusions like accessing KeyChain data, stealing files, and taking camera shots, leading to the potential loss of consumer trust, financial liability, and a tarnished reputation for Apple.
Apple
Ransomware
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization's existence
Description: Mac owners who use the open source Transmission BitTorrent, hit by rare ransomware Attack, Spread via Transmission BitTorrent App. The attackers infected app’s official website, encrypted customers documents and data files. The attackers demanded a one bitcoin (approximately $400) ransom be paid and restore almost data’s safe.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack without any consequences: Attack in which data is not compromised
Description: Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn uncovered a sophisticated **vulnerability** in Apple’s **macOS and iOS** that allows attackers to bypass **Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)**—a critical memory protection mechanism—by exploiting **pointer leaks in the NSKeyedArchiver serialization framework**. The flaw leverages Apple’s **Core Foundation framework**, specifically manipulating **NSDictionary hash tables** and the **CFNull singleton** to extract memory addresses through deserialization and re-serialization of attacker-controlled data. While no real-world exploitation was confirmed, the technique could enable **highly reliable ASLR bypasses**, paving the way for advanced memory corruption attacks. Apple patched the issue in its **March 31, 2025, security update**, but the vulnerability underscores risks in **pointer-based hashing** and **serialization security**. The attack requires an app to process malicious serialized data, exposing memory layout details without traditional exploits like buffer overflows. Though theoretical, it highlights systemic weaknesses in framework-level security designs, particularly in **legacy serialization mechanisms** used across Apple’s ecosystem.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack without any consequences
Description: A critical vulnerability in iOS (CVE-2025-24091) allowed any sandboxed application or widget extension to send low-level Darwin notifications that forced devices into a “Restore in Progress” state, triggering an endless reboot loop. The exploit—just a single line of code—bricked affected iPhones and iPads running versions prior to iOS/iPadOS 18.3, rendering them unusable without a full system restore. The persistent nature of the proof-of-concept attack, implemented in a widget that automatically relaunched on restart, meant devices would immediately reenter the reboot cycle upon each reboot, effectively denying service indefinitely. End users faced downtime, data loss risk if backups were outdated, increased support calls and repair costs, and potential reputational damage for enterprises relying on vulnerable devices. Apple released iOS 18.3 to address the issue with new entitlements on Darwin notifications and awarded a $17,500 bug bounty to the researcher.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack limited on finance or reputation
Description: A group of researchers know as 'Lagrange Point' have exploited regional restrictions of Apple's AirPods Pro 2, demonstrating that with a set of workarounds, geographical limitations can be bypassed. Despite the hardware's reliance on multiple geolocation checks, including Apple Store region connectivity, timezone, language, region settings, and Wi-Fi SSIDs, they achieved this by potentially altering the perceived IP address of the devices. This vulnerability exposes Apple to reputational damage and questions the robustness of their geofencing. There is no report of personal data loss or significant business impact; however, this incident can influence consumer trust and confidence in Apple's security measures.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack limited on finance or reputation
Description: There is a flaw in the latest version of iOS that could fool iPhone users into visiting a malicious website rather than a safe one. With iOS 11 Apple introduced a new feature to its built-in camera app, giving users the ability to scan QR codes and access their content (such as URLs). In other words, just pointing the camera app on your iOS device at the QR code below will invite you to visit www.welivesecurity.com but it will show an unsuspicious-looking domain in the notification, but take an unwitting user to an entirely different URL in Safari.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks
Description: Apple's announcement to integrate AI in the form of 'Apple Intelligence' through a partnership with OpenAI and bring ChatGPT to iPhones has raised security and privacy concerns, especially from figures such as Elon Musk who labeled it as 'creepy spyware'. While Apple contends that its new technologies, like the Private Cloud Compute (PCC), will maintain user privacy by processing more complex AI tasks on cloud-based servers while keeping core tasks local, concerns are raised around potential security implications. Apple has developed an end-to-end AI architecture aiming to protect user data assiduously, but the introduction of such AI capabilities could potentially heighten the vulnerability to cyber threats if not secured adequately.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS SMBClient, identified as CVE-2025-24269 and CVE-2025-24235, and an unassigned flaw, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely and crash systems. These flaws enable remote kernel heap overflow, authentication bypass, and privilege escalation, which can lead to unauthorized process termination and system crashes. Apple has released patches to address these issues, but users should update immediately and disable SMB services as a mitigation measure.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: Apple disclosed a critical **zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300)** in its **Image I/O framework**, affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The flaw, an **out-of-bounds write**, allows attackers to corrupt memory by exploiting maliciously crafted images, potentially executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges. While initially exploited in **highly targeted attacks against high-value individuals**, the risk escalates as threat actors typically repurpose such vulnerabilities for **mass exploitation** once patched. The flaw poses a severe risk of **unauthorized system access, data theft, or device compromise** if left unpatched. Apple released emergency updates (**iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, macOS patches**) to mitigate the issue, urging all users to install them immediately. The vulnerability’s nature—enabling **memory manipulation and code execution**—makes it a prime tool for cybercriminals to escalate attacks, from espionage to large-scale malware campaigns.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: A critical sandbox escape vulnerability was discovered in multiple Apple operating systems, tracked as CVE-2025-31191. The flaw resides in the security-scoped bookmarks mechanism, which is intended to grant sandboxed applications persistent, user-approved access to files outside their containers. By exploiting a weak keychain protection model, a malicious process running inside any vulnerable sandboxed app can delete the legitimate signing secret for the ScopedBookmarkAgent and replace it with an attacker-controlled key. With the new key in place, the attacker can generate forged bookmarks for arbitrary files, inject them into the securebookmarks.plist, and bypass App Sandbox restrictions without additional user consent. This chain of actions enables unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including private documents and potentially system files, elevating privileges and paving the way for further exploitation. The proof-of-concept demonstrated by Microsoft showed an Office macro delivering the exploit, but any sandboxed app on macOS Ventura, Sequoia, Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS is at risk. Apple has released patches that improve state management to prevent key deletion and replacement, and users are urged to update immediately. Organizations leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can detect suspicious keychain manipulations related to this attack vector.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: A critical macOS vulnerability, dubbed 'Sploitlight,' enables attackers to bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) protections and steal sensitive user data, including files from protected directories and Apple Intelligence caches. The flaw exploits Spotlight plugins to access normally protected information without user consent, posing significant privacy risks for macOS users. Attackers could access private files across devices linked to the same iCloud account, potentially gathering information about other devices connected to the same iCloud account. Apple fixed the issue (CVE-2025-31199) in March 2025.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks
Description: The critical vulnerability in Apple's macOS systems posed a severe security risk by compromising system passwords through the Keychain mechanism. The flaw allowed unauthorized access to sensitive data without user consent, potentially leading to privacy breaches and theft of sensitive information. The issue highlights the necessity for enhanced security measures in Apple's operating system and has prompted calls for users to implement additional protections until an official patch is released by the company.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: A previously unknown zero-click vulnerability in Apple’s iMessage, dubbed 'NICKNAME,' affected iOS versions up to 18.1.1 and was exploited by sophisticated threat actors targeting high-profile individuals. The vulnerability allowed attackers to compromise iPhones without user interaction, requiring only the target’s phone number or Apple ID. The attack exploited a race condition in the imagent process, leading to memory corruption and potential code execution on targeted devices. The affected individuals included political campaign staff, journalists, tech executives, and government officials in the EU and the US. Apple patched the vulnerability in iOS 18.3.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization’s existence
Description: In a sophisticated cyber incident, limited attacks involving a new variant of macOS malware, identified as XCSSET, have been reported. Discovered by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, this malware variant has altered Xcode projects and exhibited advanced obfuscation, persistence mechanisms, and infection methods. While initially activated in 2022, the XCSSET threat has continued to evolve, challenging cybersecurity efforts with its enhanced techniques for encoding payloads and making it difficult to trace and understand the intent of obfuscated module names. Persistent attacks have been orchestrated using methods such as 'zshrc' to execute files in new shell sessions and 'dock' to replace legitimate Launchpad apps with malicious ones. The impact of this malware predominantly threatens the security of developers' environments and the integrity of software supply chains, potentially resulting in the compromise of data and the disruption of developer operations.
Apple
Vulnerability
Rankiteo Explanation
Attack threatening the organization's existence
Description: A zero-click attack leveraging a newly disclosed Messages vulnerability (CVE-2025-43200) has infected the iPhones of two European journalists with Paragon's Graphite mercenary spyware. The attack, which occurred in January and early February 2025, exploited a logic issue triggered when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. The vulnerability was fixed in iOS 18.3.1, released on February 10. Apple acknowledged that this issue may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals. Users who have upgraded to iOS 18.3.1 and later versions are safe from this attack. High-risk users are advised to enable Lockdown Mode and reboot their devices daily to minimize the attack surface.
Apple Company Scoring based on AI Models
Cyber Incidents Likelihood 3 - 6 - 9 months
A.I Risk Score Likelihood 3 - 6 - 9 months
Underwriter Stats for Apple
Incidents vs Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Industry Average (This Year)
Apple has 3828.57% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.
Incidents vs All-Companies Average (This Year)
Apple has 1618.75% more incidents than the average of all companies with at least one recorded incident.
Incident Types Apple vs Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Industry Avg (This Year)
Apple reported 11 incidents this year: 0 cyber attacks, 0 ransomware, 9 vulnerabilities, 2 data breaches, compared to industry peers with at least 1 incident.
Incident History — Apple (X = Date, Y = Severity)
Apple cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries
Apple Company Subsidiaries
We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Apple CyberSecurity History Information
Official Website of Apple
The official website of Apple is http://www.apple.com/careers.
Apple’s AI-Generated Cybersecurity Score
According to Rankiteo, Apple’s AI-generated cybersecurity score is 745, reflecting their Moderate security posture.
How many security badges does Apple’ have ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple currently holds 0 security badges, indicating that no recognized compliance certifications are currently verified for the organization.
Does Apple have SOC 2 Type 1 certification ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple is not certified under SOC 2 Type 1.
Does Apple have SOC 2 Type 2 certification ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple does not hold a SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
Does Apple comply with GDPR ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple is not listed as GDPR compliant.
Does Apple have PCI DSS certification ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple does not currently maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Does Apple comply with HIPAA ?
According to Rankiteo, Apple is not compliant with HIPAA regulations.
Does Apple have ISO 27001 certification ?
According to Rankiteo,Apple is not certified under ISO 27001, indicating the absence of a formally recognized information security management framework.
Industry Classification of Apple
Apple operates primarily in the Computers and Electronics Manufacturing industry.
Number of Employees at Apple
Apple employs approximately 161,773 people worldwide.
Subsidiaries Owned by Apple
Apple presently has no subsidiaries across any sectors.
Apple’s LinkedIn Followers
Apple’s official LinkedIn profile has approximately 17,979,824 followers.
NAICS Classification of Apple
Apple is classified under the NAICS code 334, which corresponds to Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing.
Apple’s Presence on Crunchbase
No, Apple does not have a profile on Crunchbase.
Apple’s Presence on LinkedIn
Yes, Apple maintains an official LinkedIn profile, which is actively utilized for branding and talent engagement, which can be accessed here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apple.
Cybersecurity Incidents Involving Apple
As of November 27, 2025, Rankiteo reports that Apple has experienced 26 cybersecurity incidents.
Number of Peer and Competitor Companies
Apple has an estimated 1,887 peer or competitor companies worldwide.
What types of cybersecurity incidents have occurred at Apple ?
Incident Types: The types of cybersecurity incidents that have occurred include Ransomware, Vulnerability, Cyber Attack and Breach.
How does Apple detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents ?
Detection and Response: The company detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents through an containment measures with removed tainted apps from app store, and remediation measures with worked with developers to ensure they use the proper version of xcode, and and containment measures with blocked known compromised accounts from making requests, and remediation measures with apple released ios 18.3 to address the issue with new entitlements on darwin notifications, and remediation measures with users urged to update immediately, patches released by apple, and enhanced monitoring with organizations leveraging microsoft defender for endpoint can detect suspicious keychain manipulations, and third party assistance with iverify, and containment measures with patch released in ios 18.3, and remediation measures with use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates, and third party assistance with citizen lab, third party assistance with amnesty international, third party assistance with access now, and remediation measures with update to ios 18.3.1, remediation measures with enable lockdown mode, remediation measures with reboot device daily, and containment measures with disable smb file sharing services, and remediation measures with apply patches through macos system updates, and enhanced monitoring with regular security audits, and third party assistance with microsoft defender for endpoint, and remediation measures with security updates for macos sequoia, and enhanced monitoring with microsoft defender for endpoint, and and containment measures with release of security updates (ios 18.6.2, ipados 18.6.2, 17.7.10, and macos patches), containment measures with encouraging users to enable automatic updates, and remediation measures with patching the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the image i/o framework, remediation measures with improved bounds checking, and recovery measures with user-guided software updates, recovery measures with system reboots to apply patches, and communication strategy with public advisory urging immediate updates, communication strategy with technical details shared about the vulnerability (cve-2025-43300), and incident response plan activated with yes (apple internal remediation), and third party assistance with google project zero (research disclosure), and containment measures with framework updates in march 2025 security release, and remediation measures with avoided object addresses as lookup keys in core foundation, remediation measures with implemented keyed hash functions to minimize pointer equality oracles, remediation measures with updated nskeyedarchiver serialization mechanisms, and communication strategy with security release notes (2025-03-31), and and containment measures with legal action (lawsuit), containment measures with pursuit of default judgment against prosser, and communication strategy with public disclosure via lawsuit filings, communication strategy with media statements (e.g., to the verge)..
Incident Details
Can you provide details on each incident ?
Title: XcodeGhost Malware Incident
Description: Unauthorized third parties had tampered the Apple’s Xcode software, a code library used by developers of Mac OS X and iOS applications, and published it on the net. Some developers downloaded it and used it to create their apps and uploaded the apps on Apple App Store. These apps could communicate with third parties details of your iOS devices and attempted to phish for iCloud passwords. Apple removed the tainted apps and started working with the developers to make sure they were using the proper version of Xcode to rebuild their apps.
Type: Malware
Attack Vector: Supply Chain Compromise
Vulnerability Exploited: Compromised Software Development Tools
Threat Actor: Unknown
Motivation: Data Theft, Phishing
Title: Customer Data Leak via Forged Emergency Data Requests
Description: The customer data of Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. was leaked to hackers who impersonated themselves as law enforcement officials in forged emergency data requests. The leaked information included basic subscriber details, such as a customer’s address, phone number, and IP address. The companies blocked the known compromised accounts from making requests and worked with law enforcement to respond to incidents involving suspected fraudulent requests.
Type: Data Leak
Attack Vector: Social Engineering
Vulnerability Exploited: Impersonation of law enforcement officials
Threat Actor: Hackers
Motivation: Data Theft
Title: Apple vs. Rivos: Proprietary Information Theft
Description: Apple fired Rivos, a startup firm for allegedly stealing its sensitive proprietary information of the firm through some of its employees. The former employees of Apple stole gigabytes of sensitive SoC specifications and design files at the request of Rivos as part of the recruiting process. According to the reports the startup wants to design chips that will compete with them. Apple filed the complaint to recover its trade secrets, to protect them from further disclosure.
Type: Data Theft
Attack Vector: Insider Threat
Vulnerability Exploited: Human Factor
Threat Actor: Rivos (through former Apple employees)
Motivation: Competitive Advantage
Title: Ransomware Attack on Transmission BitTorrent App
Description: Mac owners who use the open source Transmission BitTorrent were hit by a rare ransomware attack. The attackers infected the app’s official website, encrypting customers' documents and data files. The attackers demanded a one bitcoin (approximately $400) ransom to restore the data.
Type: Ransomware
Attack Vector: Malicious Software Download
Vulnerability Exploited: Infection via official website
Motivation: Financial Gain
Title: iOS QR Code Vulnerability
Description: A flaw in the latest version of iOS could fool iPhone users into visiting a malicious website rather than a safe one. With iOS 11, Apple introduced a new feature to its built-in camera app, giving users the ability to scan QR codes and access their content (such as URLs). Pointing the camera app on your iOS device at a QR code will invite you to visit a URL but it will show an unsuspicious-looking domain in the notification, but take an unwitting user to an entirely different URL in Safari.
Type: Vulnerability Exploit
Attack Vector: QR Code Scanning
Vulnerability Exploited: URL Redirection
Title: Apple's Integration of 'Apple Intelligence' with OpenAI's ChatGPT Raises Security Concerns
Description: Apple's move to incorporate 'Apple Intelligence' with OpenAI's ChatGPT into iOS has raised security concerns, particularly from Elon Musk who labeled it as 'creepy spyware.' Despite the claims of a privacy breach, Apple ensures high privacy standards with their Private Cloud Compute system, designed to process core tasks on-device, and mask data origins during cloud-based AI computations. This architecture aims to prevent unauthorized data access, setting a new standard in AI privacy. However, potential threats to privacy and security cannot be overlooked, as data can be susceptible to interception or misuse when cloud processing is involved.
Type: Privacy Breach
Attack Vector: Cloud ProcessingData Interception
Vulnerability Exploited: Data susceptible to interception or misuse during cloud processing
Motivation: Unauthorized Data AccessPrivacy Breach
Title: Apple-OpenAI Integration Privacy Concerns
Description: Following Apple's announcement of partnering with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones, concerns regarding privacy and security have been raised. Despite Apple's claims about their sophisticated Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system ensuring end-to-end privacy, Elon Musk has labeled the integration as 'creepy spyware'. If the integration is implemented at the OS level, the potential for sensitive data exposure becomes a threat, creating a fear of Apple devices being banned from his companies, which could have a substantial impact on the brand's reputation and consumers' trust.
Type: Privacy Concern
Threat Actor: Elon Musk
Motivation: Concerns over privacy and security
Title: Security Concerns over Apple's Integration of AI with OpenAI
Description: Apple's announcement to integrate AI in the form of 'Apple Intelligence' through a partnership with OpenAI and bring ChatGPT to iPhones has raised security and privacy concerns, especially from figures such as Elon Musk who labeled it as 'creepy spyware'. While Apple contends that its new technologies, like the Private Cloud Compute (PCC), will maintain user privacy by processing more complex AI tasks on cloud-based servers while keeping core tasks local, concerns are raised around potential security implications. Apple has developed an end-to-end AI architecture aiming to protect user data assiduously, but the introduction of such AI capabilities could potentially heighten the vulnerability to cyber threats if not secured adequately.
Type: Vulnerability
Title: LightSpy Spyware Targeting iPhones
Description: The discovery of the new LightSpy spyware version targeting iPhones marks a significant security concern for Apple. This sophisticated and destructive malware compromises iOS devices, stealing sensitive information and hindering device functionality by blocking the boot-up process. The spyware utilizes old vulnerabilities to exfiltrate private data from widely-used apps, captures audio, and has a wide range of destructive capabilities including deleting user files and wiping browser history. The potential losses for individual users are substantial, ranging from personal privacy breaches to financial and data loss, while Apple's reputation for security may also suffer as a result.
Type: Spyware
Attack Vector: Old vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Exploited: Old vulnerabilities
Motivation: Theft of sensitive informationData exfiltration
Title: LightSpy Spyware Targets iPhones
Description: LightSpy spyware has targeted iPhones, leveraging its destructive capabilities to disable the booting process of compromised devices. It employs a modular framework with advanced spying features, stealing sensitive data across various applications and personal files, recording audio, and gaining near-total control over the device. The updated version uses additional plugins to disrupt booting and includes a range of other malicious features. Despite using an older, patched vulnerability for infection, its recent deployment and functionalities such as file deletion, freezing devices, and faking push notifications to redirect users, raise significant concerns. The operators are suspected to be of Chinese origin, distributing the spyware through watering hole attacks.
Type: Spyware
Attack Vector: Watering Hole Attacks
Vulnerability Exploited: Older, patched vulnerability
Threat Actor: Suspected Chinese origin
Motivation: Espionage, Data Theft
Title: LightSpy Spyware Incident Targeting iPhones
Description: Apple has encountered a significant security issue with the discovery of the LightSpy spyware targeting iPhones up to version 13.3. This modular spyware can exfiltrate personal data, record audio, and obtain complete device control. LightSpy's new version employs destructive plugins capable of preventing devices from booting, deleting critical data, and initiating fake notifications. The multifaceted spyware utilizes privacy intrusions like accessing KeyChain data, stealing files, and taking camera shots, leading to the potential loss of consumer trust, financial liability, and a tarnished reputation for Apple.
Type: Malware (Spyware)
Attack Vector: Remote Access
Title: Geolocation Bypass for Apple's AirPods Pro 2
Description: A group of researchers known as 'Lagrange Point' have exploited regional restrictions of Apple's AirPods Pro 2, demonstrating that with a set of workarounds, geographical limitations can be bypassed. Despite the hardware's reliance on multiple geolocation checks, including Apple Store region connectivity, timezone, language, region settings, and Wi-Fi SSIDs, they achieved this by potentially altering the perceived IP address of the devices. This vulnerability exposes Apple to reputational damage and questions the robustness of their geofencing. There is no report of personal data loss or significant business impact; however, this incident can influence consumer trust and confidence in Apple's security measures.
Type: Geolocation Bypass
Attack Vector: Altering perceived IP address
Vulnerability Exploited: Regional restrictions
Threat Actor: Lagrange Point
Motivation: Research
Title: UK Home Office Order to Compromise Apple iCloud Encryption
Description: Apple has received a confidential order from the UK Home Office to create access into its Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, which may force them to compromise the end-to-end encryption feature or withdraw support in the UK. Complying with this could have implications for user privacy and data security worldwide if backdoor access is granted to government agencies.
Type: Government Order
Vulnerability Exploited: End-to-End Encryption
Threat Actor: UK Home Office
Motivation: Government Surveillance
Title: XCSSET macOS Malware Incident
Description: Limited attacks involving a new variant of macOS malware, identified as XCSSET, have been reported. Discovered by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, this malware variant has altered Xcode projects and exhibited advanced obfuscation, persistence mechanisms, and infection methods. While initially activated in 2022, the XCSSET threat has continued to evolve, challenging cybersecurity efforts with its enhanced techniques for encoding payloads and making it difficult to trace and understand the intent of obfuscated module names. Persistent attacks have been orchestrated using methods such as 'zshrc' to execute files in new shell sessions and 'dock' to replace legitimate Launchpad apps with malicious ones. The impact of this malware predominantly threatens the security of developers' environments and the integrity of software supply chains, potentially resulting in the compromise of data and the disruption of developer operations.
Type: Malware
Attack Vector: Altered Xcode projectsObfuscationPersistence mechanismsInfection methods'zshrc' to execute files in new shell sessions'dock' to replace legitimate Launchpad apps with malicious ones
Title: Critical Vulnerability in Apple's macOS Systems
Description: The critical vulnerability in Apple's macOS systems posed a severe security risk by compromising system passwords through the Keychain mechanism. The flaw allowed unauthorized access to sensitive data without user consent, potentially leading to privacy breaches and theft of sensitive information. The issue highlights the necessity for enhanced security measures in Apple's operating system and has prompted calls for users to implement additional protections until an official patch is released by the company.
Type: Vulnerability Exploit
Attack Vector: Compromised Keychain mechanism
Vulnerability Exploited: Unauthorized access to system passwords
Motivation: Theft of sensitive information
Title: iOS Vulnerability CVE-2025-24091 Leads to Endless Reboot Loop
Description: A critical vulnerability in iOS (CVE-2025-24091) allowed any sandboxed application or widget extension to send low-level Darwin notifications that forced devices into a 'Restore in Progress' state, triggering an endless reboot loop. The exploit—just a single line of code—bricked affected iPhones and iPads running versions prior to iOS/iPadOS 18.3, rendering them unusable without a full system restore. The persistent nature of the proof-of-concept attack, implemented in a widget that automatically relaunched on restart, meant devices would immediately reenter the reboot cycle upon each reboot, effectively denying service indefinitely. End users faced downtime, data loss risk if backups were outdated, increased support calls and repair costs, and potential reputational damage for enterprises relying on vulnerable devices. Apple released iOS 18.3 to address the issue with new entitlements on Darwin notifications and awarded a $17,500 bug bounty to the researcher.
Type: Denial of Service (DoS)
Attack Vector: Exploit of a vulnerability in iOS
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-24091
Title: CVE-2025-31191 Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
Description: A critical sandbox escape vulnerability was discovered in multiple Apple operating systems, tracked as CVE-2025-31191. The flaw resides in the security-scoped bookmarks mechanism, which is intended to grant sandboxed applications persistent, user-approved access to files outside their containers. By exploiting a weak keychain protection model, a malicious process running inside any vulnerable sandboxed app can delete the legitimate signing secret for the ScopedBookmarkAgent and replace it with an attacker-controlled key. With the new key in place, the attacker can generate forged bookmarks for arbitrary files, inject them into the securebookmarks.plist, and bypass App Sandbox restrictions without additional user consent. This chain of actions enables unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including private documents and potentially system files, elevating privileges and paving the way for further exploitation. The proof-of-concept demonstrated by Microsoft showed an Office macro delivering the exploit, but any sandboxed app on macOS Ventura, Sequoia, Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS is at risk. Apple has released patches that improve state management to prevent key deletion and replacement, and users are urged to update immediately. Organizations leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can detect suspicious keychain manipulations related to this attack vector.
Type: Sandbox Escape Vulnerability
Attack Vector: Office macroSandboxed app
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-31191
Motivation: Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, privilege escalation
Title: NICKNAME Zero-Click Vulnerability in Apple’s iMessage
Description: A previously unknown zero-click vulnerability in Apple’s iMessage, dubbed 'NICKNAME', affected iOS versions up to 18.1.1 and was exploited by sophisticated threat actors targeting high-profile individuals across the United States and the European Union.
Type: Zero-Click Vulnerability
Attack Vector: iMessage contact profile update feature
Vulnerability Exploited: Race condition in imagent process
Motivation: Espionage
Title: Zero-Click Attack on European Journalists with Paragon’s Graphite Spyware
Description: A zero-click attack leveraging a freshly disclosed Messages vulnerability (CVE-2025-43200) has infected the iPhones of two European journalists with Paragon’s Graphite mercenary spyware.
Date Detected: 2025-01-01
Date Publicly Disclosed: 2025-06-11
Type: Spyware
Attack Vector: Zero-click attack via maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-43200
Threat Actor: Paragon operator
Motivation: Spying on high-value targets
Title: Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS SMBClient
Description: Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS SMBClient that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely and crash systems. The vulnerabilities affecting the SMB filesystem client used for mounting remote file shares represent a significant security risk, as SMB has been the preferred file sharing protocol since macOS Big Sur. Two of the flaws have been assigned CVE identifiers (CVE-2025-24269 and CVE-2025-24235), while the third remains unassigned.
Type: Vulnerability
Attack Vector: Network
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-24269CVE-2025-24235Unassigned
Motivation: Remote code execution, system compromise, memory corruption, unauthorized process termination, system crashes
Title: Apple Inc. Data Breach
Description: A data breach involving Apple Inc. occurred on November 29, 2021, due to insider wrongdoing. The breach affected a total of 12 individuals, including 1 resident, and potentially compromised financial account numbers or credit/debit card numbers in combination with security codes, access codes, passwords, or PINs.
Date Detected: 2022-02-28
Date Publicly Disclosed: 2022-02-28
Type: Data Breach
Attack Vector: Insider Wrongdoing
Threat Actor: Insider
Title: Data Breach at Apple Inc
Description: The Maine Attorney General's Office reported a data breach involving Apple Inc on February 28, 2022. The breach occurred on November 29, 2021, due to insider wrongdoing, affecting a total of 12 individuals, including 1 resident of Maine. Identity theft protection services were offered for one year, including various monitoring and restoration services.
Date Detected: 2022-02-28
Date Publicly Disclosed: 2022-02-28
Type: Data Breach
Attack Vector: Insider Wrongdoing
Threat Actor: Insider
Title: Sploitlight Vulnerability in macOS
Description: A critical macOS vulnerability enables attackers to bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) protections and steal sensitive user data, including files from protected directories and Apple Intelligence caches.
Date Resolved: March 31, 2025
Type: Vulnerability Exploitation
Attack Vector: Spotlight Plugins
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-31199
Motivation: Data Theft, Privacy Invasion
Title: Apple Zero-Day Vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) in Image I/O Framework
Description: Apple has released security updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) in the Image I/O framework, which is reportedly being exploited in targeted attacks. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate device memory, potentially executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability was initially used in highly sophisticated operations against high-value targets but risks broader exploitation as the patch becomes public. Users are urged to update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older models), and the latest macOS versions to mitigate the risk.
Type: Zero-day vulnerability
Attack Vector: Malicious image fileMemory manipulation
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-43300 (Image I/O framework - out-of-bounds write)
Motivation: Targeted attacks against high-value individualsPotential mass exploitation post-patch
Title: Apple macOS/iOS ASLR Bypass Vulnerability via NSKeyedArchiver Serialization
Description: Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn disclosed a sophisticated vulnerability affecting Apple’s macOS and iOS operating systems that demonstrates how attackers could potentially bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protections through an innovative exploitation of pointer leaks in serialization processes. The vulnerability exploits pointer-keyed data structures within Apple’s NSKeyedArchiver serialization framework, creating a pathway for memory address disclosure via legitimate application functionality. The attack requires an application to deserialize attacker-controlled data, re-serialize the resulting objects, and return the serialized output to the attacker, revealing critical memory layout information. The technique leverages the CFNull singleton instance in Apple’s Core Foundation framework, using pointer addresses as hash codes when custom hash handlers are not implemented. While theoretical, this could be integrated with other exploitation methods to systematically defeat ASLR protections.
Date Publicly Disclosed: 2025-03-31
Date Resolved: 2025-03-31
Type: Vulnerability Disclosure
Attack Vector: Serialization ExploitPointer LeakNSKeyedArchiver ManipulationHash Table Abuse
Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-Unassigned (ASLR Bypass via NSKeyedArchiver Serialization Pointer Leak)
Motivation: ResearchTheoretical Exploitation
Title: Apple Trade Secret Theft Allegations Involving Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti
Description: Apple sued leaker Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, alleging a coordinated scheme to break into an Apple development iPhone, steal trade secrets (iOS 26 features), and profit from the theft. Ramacciotti admitted accessing the device and sharing details with Prosser via FaceTime but denied pre-planning, location tracking, or knowing Prosser would record the call. He claimed the $650 payment from Prosser was unsolicited and received after the fact. Ramacciotti also stated he was unaware of the sensitivity of the iOS development version, as the original owner (former Apple employee Ethan Lipnik) had previously shown him features. Prosser has not responded to the lawsuit, and Apple is pursuing a default judgment against him.
Type: Trade Secret Theft
Attack Vector: Physical Access to DeviceInsider Threat (Former Employee)Social Engineering (Trust Exploitation)
Vulnerability Exploited: Lack of Physical Security for Development DeviceInsider Knowledge (Ethan Lipnik's Willingness to Share)No Technical Vulnerability (Human Factor)
Threat Actor: Michael RamacciottiJon Prosser
Motivation: Financial GainReputation/Influence (Leaking Exclusive Information)
What are the most common types of attacks the company has faced ?
Common Attack Types: The most common types of attacks the company has faced is Vulnerability.
How does the company identify the attack vectors used in incidents ?
Identification of Attack Vectors: The company identifies the attack vectors used in incidents through Compromised Xcode software, Forged emergency data requests, Official website infection, Watering Hole Attacks, Sandboxed app, iMessage contact profile update feature, iCloud Link, Spotlight Plugins, Malicious image files processed by vulnerable Image I/O framework and Physical Access to Unattended Development iPhone (Ethan Lipnik's Device).
Impact of the Incidents
What was the impact of each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Data Compromised: Ios device details, Icloud passwords
Systems Affected: iOS devicesApple App Store
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Data Compromised: Subscriber details, Address, Phone number, Ip address
Incident : Data Theft APP12594522
Data Compromised: Soc specifications, Design files
Legal Liabilities: Trade Secret Theft
Incident : Ransomware APP1120522
Data Compromised: Documents, Data files
Systems Affected: Transmission BitTorrent App
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP18399622
Systems Affected: iOS Devices
Incident : Privacy Breach APP1010070724
Brand Reputation Impact: Potential negative impact due to privacy concerns
Incident : Privacy Concern APP1016070724
Brand Reputation Impact: Substantial impact on the brand's reputation
Incident : Spyware APP000110224
Data Compromised: Private data from widely-used apps, Audio, User files, Browser history
Systems Affected: iOS devices
Operational Impact: Blocking the boot-up process
Brand Reputation Impact: Apple's reputation for security may suffer
Incident : Spyware APP000110424
Data Compromised: Sensitive data across various applications, Personal files, Audio recordings
Systems Affected: iPhones
Incident : Malware (Spyware) APP001110524
Data Compromised: Personal data, Audio recordings, Files, Camera shots, Keychain data
Systems Affected: iPhones up to version 13.3
Brand Reputation Impact: Significant
Incident : Geolocation Bypass APP000111624
Systems Affected: AirPods Pro 2
Brand Reputation Impact: Reputational damage
Incident : Government Order APP000021625
Data Compromised: End-to-End Encryption
Systems Affected: iCloud
Brand Reputation Impact: High
Incident : Malware APP000022125
Data Compromised: Potential compromise of data
Systems Affected: Developers' environments and software supply chains
Operational Impact: Disruption of developer operations
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP242032125
Data Compromised: System passwords, Sensitive data
Systems Affected: macOS systems
Incident : Denial of Service (DoS) APP720042825
Systems Affected: iPhones and iPads running versions prior to iOS/iPadOS 18.3
Downtime: Indefinite reboot loop
Operational Impact: Increased support calls and repair costs
Customer Complaints: Increased support calls
Brand Reputation Impact: Potential reputational damage for enterprises
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Data Compromised: Sensitive user data, private documents, potentially system files
Systems Affected: macOS VenturaSequoiaSonomaiOSiPadOStvOS
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Data Compromised: Political campaign staff, Journalists, Tech executives, Government officials
Systems Affected: iPhones
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Systems Affected: iPhones of two European journalists
Incident : Vulnerability APP631070825
Systems Affected: macOS systems using SMBClient
Operational Impact: System crashes, process termination
Incident : Data Breach APP459072525
Data Compromised: Financial account numbers, Credit/debit card numbers, Security codes, Access codes, Passwords, Pins
Payment Information Risk: True
Incident : Data Breach APP740072525
Identity Theft Risk: High
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Data Compromised: Sensitive files, Apple intelligence caches, Photos.sqlite database
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Systems Affected: iPhonesiPadsMacs
Downtime: ['Potential system crashes due to memory corruption', 'Reboots required for patch installation']
Operational Impact: Risk of arbitrary code execution with elevated privilegesPotential for broader exploitation post-disclosure
Brand Reputation Impact: Potential erosion of trust if exploitation becomes widespread
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Systems Affected: macOS (theoretical)iOS (theoretical)
Brand Reputation Impact: Minimal (theoretical vulnerability with no real-world exploitation)
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Data Compromised: Ios 26 features (trade secrets), Development iphone contents
Systems Affected: Apple Development iPhone
Operational Impact: Potential Compromise of Unreleased Software FeaturesLegal and Reputational Risks
Brand Reputation Impact: Negative PublicityPerception of Weak Insider Threat Controls
Legal Liabilities: Lawsuit Against Prosser and RamacciottiPotential Default Judgment Against Prosser
What types of data are most commonly compromised in incidents ?
Commonly Compromised Data Types: The types of data most commonly compromised in incidents are Ios Device Details, Icloud Passwords, , Subscriber Details, , Proprietary Information, Documents, Data Files, , Private Data From Widely-Used Apps, Audio, User Files, Browser History, , Sensitive Data Across Various Applications, Personal Files, Audio Recordings, , Personal Data, Audio Recordings, Files, Camera Shots, Keychain Data, , User Data, System Passwords, Sensitive Data, , Sensitive user data, private documents, potentially system files, Financial Account Numbers, Credit/Debit Card Numbers, Security Codes, Access Codes, Passwords, Pins, , Sensitive Files, Apple Intelligence Caches, Photos.Sqlite Database, , Trade Secrets (Ios 26 Features), Confidential Development Information and .
Which entities were affected by each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Organization
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Entity Name: Apple Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, CA, USA
Size: Large
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Entity Name: Meta Platforms Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Size: Large
Incident : Data Theft APP12594522
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Size: Large
Incident : Ransomware APP1120522
Entity Name: Transmission BitTorrent
Entity Type: Software Company
Industry: Technology
Customers Affected: Mac owners using Transmission BitTorrent
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP18399622
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Size: Large Enterprise
Incident : Privacy Breach APP1010070724
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Size: Large
Incident : Vulnerability APP005071624
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Incident : Spyware APP000110224
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California
Incident : Malware (Spyware) APP001110524
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Size: Large
Incident : Geolocation Bypass APP000111624
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Technology
Incident : Government Order APP000021625
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Size: Large
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP242032125
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Technology
Incident : Denial of Service (DoS) APP720042825
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Size: Large
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Organization
Industry: Technology
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Technology Company
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Entity Name: Ciro Pellegrino
Entity Type: Journalist
Industry: Media
Location: Europe
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Entity Name: Unnamed European journalist
Entity Type: Journalist
Industry: Media
Location: Europe
Incident : Data Breach APP459072525
Entity Name: Apple Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Customers Affected: 12
Incident : Data Breach APP740072525
Entity Name: Apple Inc
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Size: Large
Customers Affected: 12
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Entity Name: Apple
Entity Type: Technology Company
Industry: Technology
Location: Global
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Entity Name: Apple Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology (Consumer Electronics, Software)
Location: Global
Size: Large (Multinational)
Customers Affected: All users of iPhones, iPads, and Macs running unpatched versions of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Entity Name: Apple Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Size: Large (Multinational)
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Entity Name: Apple Inc.
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Technology (Consumer Electronics, Software)
Location: Cupertino, California, USA
Size: Large (Multinational)
Response to the Incidents
What measures were taken in response to each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Containment Measures: Removed tainted apps from App Store
Remediation Measures: Worked with developers to ensure they use the proper version of Xcode
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Containment Measures: Blocked known compromised accounts from making requests
Incident : Denial of Service (DoS) APP720042825
Remediation Measures: Apple released iOS 18.3 to address the issue with new entitlements on Darwin notifications
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Remediation Measures: Users urged to update immediately, patches released by Apple
Enhanced Monitoring: Organizations leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can detect suspicious keychain manipulations
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Third Party Assistance: Iverify.
Containment Measures: Patch released in iOS 18.3
Remediation Measures: Use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Third Party Assistance: Citizen Lab, Amnesty International, Access Now.
Remediation Measures: Update to iOS 18.3.1Enable Lockdown ModeReboot device daily
Incident : Vulnerability APP631070825
Containment Measures: Disable SMB file sharing services
Remediation Measures: Apply patches through macOS system updates
Enhanced Monitoring: Regular security audits
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Third Party Assistance: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Remediation Measures: Security updates for macOS Sequoia
Enhanced Monitoring: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Incident Response Plan Activated: True
Containment Measures: Release of security updates (iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, 17.7.10, and macOS patches)Encouraging users to enable Automatic Updates
Remediation Measures: Patching the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Image I/O frameworkImproved bounds checking
Recovery Measures: User-guided software updatesSystem reboots to apply patches
Communication Strategy: Public advisory urging immediate updatesTechnical details shared about the vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300)
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Incident Response Plan Activated: Yes (Apple internal remediation)
Third Party Assistance: Google Project Zero (research disclosure)
Containment Measures: Framework updates in March 2025 security release
Remediation Measures: Avoided object addresses as lookup keys in Core FoundationImplemented keyed hash functions to minimize pointer equality oraclesUpdated NSKeyedArchiver serialization mechanisms
Communication Strategy: Security release notes (2025-03-31)
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Incident Response Plan Activated: True
Containment Measures: Legal Action (Lawsuit)Pursuit of Default Judgment Against Prosser
Communication Strategy: Public Disclosure via Lawsuit FilingsMedia Statements (e.g., to The Verge)
What is the company's incident response plan?
Incident Response Plan: The company's incident response plan is described as Yes (Apple internal remediation), .
How does the company involve third-party assistance in incident response ?
Third-Party Assistance: The company involves third-party assistance in incident response through iVerify, , Citizen Lab, Amnesty International, Access Now, , Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Google Project Zero (research disclosure).
Data Breach Information
What type of data was compromised in each breach ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Type of Data Compromised: Ios device details, Icloud passwords
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Type of Data Compromised: Subscriber details
Sensitivity of Data: Medium
Personally Identifiable Information: addressphone numberIP address
Incident : Data Theft APP12594522
Type of Data Compromised: Proprietary Information
Sensitivity of Data: High
File Types Exposed: Design filesSpecifications
Incident : Spyware APP000110224
Type of Data Compromised: Private data from widely-used apps, Audio, User files, Browser history
Data Exfiltration: Private data from widely-used appsAudioUser filesBrowser history
Incident : Spyware APP000110424
Type of Data Compromised: Sensitive data across various applications, Personal files, Audio recordings
Incident : Malware (Spyware) APP001110524
Type of Data Compromised: Personal data, Audio recordings, Files, Camera shots, Keychain data
Sensitivity of Data: High
Data Exfiltration: Yes
File Types Exposed: Audio FilesImagesKeyChain Data
Incident : Government Order APP000021625
Type of Data Compromised: User Data
Sensitivity of Data: High
Data Encryption: End-to-End Encryption
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP242032125
Type of Data Compromised: System passwords, Sensitive data
Sensitivity of Data: High
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Type of Data Compromised: Sensitive user data, private documents, potentially system files
Sensitivity of Data: High
Incident : Data Breach APP459072525
Type of Data Compromised: Financial account numbers, Credit/debit card numbers, Security codes, Access codes, Passwords, Pins
Number of Records Exposed: 12
Sensitivity of Data: High
Incident : Data Breach APP740072525
Number of Records Exposed: 12
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Type of Data Compromised: Sensitive files, Apple intelligence caches, Photos.sqlite database
Sensitivity of Data: High
File Types Exposed: PicturesSQLite databasesMetadata
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Type of Data Compromised: Trade secrets (ios 26 features), Confidential development information
Sensitivity of Data: High (Unreleased Software Features)
Data Exfiltration: Screen Sharing via FaceTimePotential Video Recording by Prosser
What measures does the company take to prevent data exfiltration ?
Prevention of Data Exfiltration: The company takes the following measures to prevent data exfiltration: Worked with developers to ensure they use the proper version of Xcode, , Apple released iOS 18.3 to address the issue with new entitlements on Darwin notifications, Users urged to update immediately, patches released by Apple, Use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates, , Update to iOS 18.3.1, Enable Lockdown Mode, Reboot device daily, , Apply patches through macOS system updates, Security updates for macOS Sequoia, Patching the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Image I/O framework, Improved bounds checking, , Avoided object addresses as lookup keys in Core Foundation, Implemented keyed hash functions to minimize pointer equality oracles, Updated NSKeyedArchiver serialization mechanisms, .
How does the company handle incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII) ?
Handling of PII Incidents: The company handles incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII) through by removed tainted apps from app store, , blocked known compromised accounts from making requests, , patch released in ios 18.3, , disable smb file sharing services, release of security updates (ios 18.6.2, ipados 18.6.2, 17.7.10, and macos patches), encouraging users to enable automatic updates, , framework updates in march 2025 security release, , legal action (lawsuit), pursuit of default judgment against prosser and .
Ransomware Information
Was ransomware involved in any of the incidents ?
How does the company recover data encrypted by ransomware ?
Data Recovery from Ransomware: The company recovers data encrypted by ransomware through User-guided software updates, System reboots to apply patches, .
Regulatory Compliance
Were there any regulatory violations and fines imposed for each incident ?
Incident : Data Theft APP12594522
Legal Actions: Lawsuit Filed
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Regulations Violated: Trade Secret Laws (e.g., Defend Trade Secrets Act), Potential Violation of Apple's Internal Policies,
Legal Actions: Civil Lawsuit, Default Judgment Pursuit,
How does the company ensure compliance with regulatory requirements ?
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: The company ensures compliance with regulatory requirements through Lawsuit Filed, Civil Lawsuit, Default Judgment Pursuit, .
Lessons Learned and Recommendations
What lessons were learned from each incident ?
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP242032125
Lessons Learned: The necessity for enhanced security measures in Apple's operating system and calls for users to implement additional protections until an official patch is released.
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Lessons Learned: Immediate updates to the latest iOS version and enabling Lockdown Mode for high-risk individuals
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Lessons Learned: Users should update to iOS 18.3.1 and enable Lockdown Mode to minimize their attack surface.
Incident : Vulnerability APP631070825
Lessons Learned: Regular security audits, principle of least privilege, disable unnecessary services
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Lessons Learned: Importance of applying security updates immediately
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Lessons Learned: Zero-day vulnerabilities in widely used frameworks (e.g., Image I/O) can have cascading risks beyond initial targeted attacks., Prompt patching is critical to prevent opportunistic mass exploitation post-disclosure., User education on enabling automatic updates can reduce exposure windows.
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Lessons Learned: Pointer-based hashing in keyed data structures can create unexpected information disclosure channels, Serialization frameworks require rigorous security review for memory address leakage risks, ASLR bypass techniques can emerge from legitimate framework functionality, not just coding errors, Proactive vulnerability research (e.g., Project Zero) is critical for identifying theoretical attack vectors before real-world exploitation
What recommendations were made to prevent future incidents ?
Incident : Vulnerability Exploit APP242032125
Recommendations: Implement additional protections until an official patch is released by the company.
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Recommendations: Update to the latest patches released by Apple, use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for detection
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Recommendations: Update to the latest iOS version and enable Lockdown Mode for additional protection against zero-click attacks
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Recommendations: Users concerned about being targeted should consider enabling Lockdown Mode and rebooting their device daily.
Incident : Vulnerability APP631070825
Recommendations: Apply patches immediately, disable SMB services as mitigation, prioritize testing and deployment of fixes
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Recommendations: Apply Apple’s security updates to protect against the TCC bypass vulnerability
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Recommendations: Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks.Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks.Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks.Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks.Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks.
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Recommendations: Avoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g., crafted NSDictionary structures), Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possibleAvoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g., crafted NSDictionary structures), Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possibleAvoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g., crafted NSDictionary structures), Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possibleAvoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g., crafted NSDictionary structures), Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possibleAvoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g., crafted NSDictionary structures), Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possible
What are the key lessons learned from past incidents ?
Key Lessons Learned: The key lessons learned from past incidents are The necessity for enhanced security measures in Apple's operating system and calls for users to implement additional protections until an official patch is released.Immediate updates to the latest iOS version and enabling Lockdown Mode for high-risk individualsUsers should update to iOS 18.3.1 and enable Lockdown Mode to minimize their attack surface.Regular security audits, principle of least privilege, disable unnecessary servicesImportance of applying security updates immediatelyZero-day vulnerabilities in widely used frameworks (e.g., Image I/O) can have cascading risks beyond initial targeted attacks.,Prompt patching is critical to prevent opportunistic mass exploitation post-disclosure.,User education on enabling automatic updates can reduce exposure windows.Pointer-based hashing in keyed data structures can create unexpected information disclosure channels,Serialization frameworks require rigorous security review for memory address leakage risks,ASLR bypass techniques can emerge from legitimate framework functionality, not just coding errors,Proactive vulnerability research (e.g., Project Zero) is critical for identifying theoretical attack vectors before real-world exploitation.
What recommendations has the company implemented to improve cybersecurity ?
Implemented Recommendations: The company has implemented the following recommendations to improve cybersecurity: Users concerned about being targeted should consider enabling Lockdown Mode and rebooting their device daily., Implement additional protections until an official patch is released by the company., Update to the latest patches released by Apple, use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for detection, Update to the latest iOS version and enable Lockdown Mode for additional protection against zero-click attacks, Apply Apple’s security updates to protect against the TCC bypass vulnerability, Apply patches immediately, disable SMB services as mitigation and prioritize testing and deployment of fixes.
References
Where can I find more information about each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP000022125
Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Source: iVerify
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Source: Citizen Lab
Incident : Data Breach APP459072525
Source: Maine Office of the Attorney General
Date Accessed: 2022-02-28
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Source: Apple Security Updates
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Source: Malwarebytes Blog (Cybersecurity Advisory)
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Source: Google Project Zero Blog
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Source: Apple Security Release Notes (March 31, 2025)
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Source: The Verge
Where can stakeholders find additional resources on cybersecurity best practices ?
Additional Resources: Stakeholders can find additional resources on cybersecurity best practices at and Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence, and Source: iVerify, and Source: Citizen Lab, and Source: Maine Office of the Attorney GeneralDate Accessed: 2022-02-28, and Source: Maine Attorney General's OfficeDate Accessed: 2022-02-28, and Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence, and Source: Apple Security Updates, and Source: Malwarebytes Blog (Cybersecurity Advisory), and Source: Google Project Zero Blog, and Source: Apple Security Release Notes (March 31, 2025), and Source: The Verge.
Investigation Status
What is the current status of the investigation for each incident ?
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Investigation Status: Ongoing
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Investigation Status: Ongoing (Apple has acknowledged active exploitation but has not disclosed full details)
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Investigation Status: Resolved (Vulnerability patched; no real-world exploitation identified)
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Investigation Status: Ongoing (Lawsuit in Progress, Default Judgment Sought Against Prosser)
How does the company communicate the status of incident investigations to stakeholders ?
Communication of Investigation Status: The company communicates the status of incident investigations to stakeholders through Public Advisory Urging Immediate Updates, Technical Details Shared About The Vulnerability (Cve-2025-43300), Security Release Notes (2025-03-31), Public Disclosure Via Lawsuit Filings, Media Statements (E.G. and To The Verge).
Stakeholder and Customer Advisories
Were there any advisories issued to stakeholders or customers for each incident ?
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Stakeholder Advisories: Public Advisory Released By Apple, Third-Party Cybersecurity Recommendations (E.G., Malwarebytes).
Customer Advisories: Urgent update notifications pushed to users via Software Update mechanismsGuidance provided on Apple’s support pages and through in-device prompts
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Stakeholder Advisories: Apple Security Release Notes.
Customer Advisories: Users advised to update to latest macOS/iOS versions post-March 2025
What advisories does the company provide to stakeholders and customers following an incident ?
Advisories Provided: The company provides the following advisories to stakeholders and customers following an incident: were Public Advisory Released By Apple, Third-Party Cybersecurity Recommendations (E.G., Malwarebytes), Urgent Update Notifications Pushed To Users Via Software Update Mechanisms, Guidance Provided On Apple’S Support Pages And Through In-Device Prompts, , Apple Security Release Notes, Users Advised To Update To Latest Macos/Ios Versions Post-March 2025 and .
Initial Access Broker
How did the initial access broker gain entry for each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Entry Point: Compromised Xcode software
Incident : Data Leak APP024522
Entry Point: Forged emergency data requests
Incident : Ransomware APP1120522
Entry Point: Official website infection
Incident : Spyware APP000110424
Entry Point: Watering Hole Attacks
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Entry Point: Sandboxed app
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Entry Point: iMessage contact profile update feature
High Value Targets: Political Campaign Staff, Journalists, Tech Executives, Government Officials,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Political Campaign Staff, Journalists, Tech Executives, Government Officials,
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Entry Point: iCloud Link
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Entry Point: Spotlight Plugins
High Value Targets: Apple Intelligence Caches, Photos.Sqlite Database,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Apple Intelligence Caches, Photos.Sqlite Database,
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Entry Point: Malicious Image Files Processed By Vulnerable Image I/O Framework,
High Value Targets: Reportedly Used In Targeted Attacks Against High-Value Individuals Initially,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Reportedly Used In Targeted Attacks Against High-Value Individuals Initially,
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Entry Point: Physical Access to Unattended Development iPhone (Ethan Lipnik's Device)
High Value Targets: Ios 26 Features, Apple Trade Secrets,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Ios 26 Features, Apple Trade Secrets,
Post-Incident Analysis
What were the root causes and corrective actions taken for each incident ?
Incident : Malware APP12520422
Root Causes: Compromised software development tools
Incident : Government Order APP000021625
Root Causes: Government Order
Incident : Denial of Service (DoS) APP720042825
Root Causes: Vulnerability in iOS allowing unauthorized Darwin notifications
Corrective Actions: Apple released iOS 18.3 with new entitlements on Darwin notifications
Incident : Sandbox Escape Vulnerability APP300050225
Root Causes: Weak keychain protection model
Corrective Actions: Patches released by Apple to improve state management
Incident : Zero-Click Vulnerability APP952060625
Root Causes: Race condition in imagent process
Corrective Actions: Use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates
Incident : Spyware APP605061325
Root Causes: Vulnerability CVE-2025-43200
Corrective Actions: Update to iOS 18.3.1
Incident : Vulnerability APP631070825
Root Causes: Insufficient validation of compress_len parameter, uninitialized memory, lack of permission checks
Corrective Actions: Comprehensive validation of compress_len parameter, proper memory initialization, entitlement-based access controls
Incident : Vulnerability Exploitation APP853072925
Root Causes: Vulnerability in Spotlight plugins
Corrective Actions: Security updates for macOS Sequoia
Incident : Zero-day vulnerability APP456082225
Root Causes: Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability In The Image I/O Framework Due To Insufficient Bounds Checking., Memory Corruption Enabling Arbitrary Code Execution With Elevated Privileges.,
Corrective Actions: Apple Implemented Improved Bounds Checking In The Image I/O Framework., Released Security Updates Across All Affected Platforms (Ios, Ipados, Macos)., Public Communication To Drive User Patching.,
Incident : Vulnerability Disclosure APP1632416092925
Root Causes: Use Of Pointer Addresses As Hash Codes In Core Foundation When Custom Hash Handlers Absent, Predictable Memory Patterns In Cfnull Singleton Instance, Information Disclosure Via Serialization/Deserialization Cycles Of Nsdictionary Objects, Lack Of Input Validation For Attacker-Controlled Serialized Data,
Corrective Actions: Updated Core Foundation To Prevent Pointer Address Leakage In Hash Tables, Modified Nskeyedarchiver To Disrupt Serialization-Based Information Disclosure, Enhanced Security Reviews For Framework-Level Serialization Mechanisms,
Incident : Trade Secret Theft APP1602216103125
Root Causes: Insufficient Physical Security For Development Devices, Lack Of Awareness/Training On Trade Secret Sensitivity, Insider Trust Exploitation,
What is the company's process for conducting post-incident analysis ?
Post-Incident Analysis Process: The company's process for conducting post-incident analysis is described as Organizations leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can detect suspicious keychain manipulations, Iverify, , Citizen Lab, Amnesty International, Access Now, , Regular security audits, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Google Project Zero (research disclosure).
What corrective actions has the company taken based on post-incident analysis ?
Corrective Actions Taken: The company has taken the following corrective actions based on post-incident analysis: Apple released iOS 18.3 with new entitlements on Darwin notifications, Patches released by Apple to improve state management, Use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates, Update to iOS 18.3.1, Comprehensive validation of compress_len parameter, proper memory initialization, entitlement-based access controls, Security updates for macOS Sequoia, Apple Implemented Improved Bounds Checking In The Image I/O Framework., Released Security Updates Across All Affected Platforms (Ios, Ipados, Macos)., Public Communication To Drive User Patching., , Updated Core Foundation To Prevent Pointer Address Leakage In Hash Tables, Modified Nskeyedarchiver To Disrupt Serialization-Based Information Disclosure, Enhanced Security Reviews For Framework-Level Serialization Mechanisms, .
Additional Questions
General Information
What was the amount of the last ransom demanded ?
Last Ransom Demanded: The amount of the last ransom demanded was 1 Bitcoin (approximately $400).
Who was the attacking group in the last incident ?
Last Attacking Group: The attacking group in the last incident were an Unknown, Hackers, Rivos (through former Apple employees), Elon Musk, Suspected Chinese origin, Lagrange Point, UK Home Office, Paragon operator, Insider, Insider and Michael RamacciottiJon Prosser.
Incident Details
What was the most recent incident detected ?
Most Recent Incident Detected: The most recent incident detected was on 2025-01-01.
What was the most recent incident publicly disclosed ?
Most Recent Incident Publicly Disclosed: The most recent incident publicly disclosed was on 2025-03-31.
What was the most recent incident resolved ?
Most Recent Incident Resolved: The most recent incident resolved was on March 31, 2025.
Impact of the Incidents
What was the most significant data compromised in an incident ?
Most Significant Data Compromised: The most significant data compromised in an incident were iOS device details, iCloud passwords, , subscriber details, address, phone number, IP address, , SoC specifications, design files, , Documents, Data Files, , Private data from widely-used apps, Audio, User files, Browser history, , Sensitive data across various applications, Personal files, Audio recordings, , Personal Data, Audio Recordings, Files, Camera Shots, KeyChain Data, , End-to-End Encryption, Potential compromise of data, System passwords, Sensitive data, , Sensitive user data, private documents, potentially system files, Political campaign staff, Journalists, Tech executives, Government officials, , financial account numbers, credit/debit card numbers, security codes, access codes, passwords, PINs, , Sensitive files, Apple Intelligence caches, Photos.sqlite database, , iOS 26 Features (Trade Secrets), Development iPhone Contents and .
What was the most significant system affected in an incident ?
Most Significant System Affected: The most significant system affected in an incident was iOS devicesApple App Store and Transmission BitTorrent App and iOS Devices and iOS devices and iPhones and iPhones up to version 13.3 and and and and macOS systems and and macOS VenturaSequoiaSonomaiOSiPadOStvOS and iPhones and and and iPhonesiPadsMacs and macOS (theoretical)iOS (theoretical) and Apple Development iPhone.
Response to the Incidents
What third-party assistance was involved in the most recent incident ?
Third-Party Assistance in Most Recent Incident: The third-party assistance involved in the most recent incident was iverify, , citizen lab, amnesty international, access now, , Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Google Project Zero (research disclosure).
What containment measures were taken in the most recent incident ?
Containment Measures in Most Recent Incident: The containment measures taken in the most recent incident were Removed tainted apps from App Store, Blocked known compromised accounts from making requests, Patch released in iOS 18.3, Disable SMB file sharing services, Release of security updates (iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, 17.7.10, and macOS patches)Encouraging users to enable Automatic Updates, Framework updates in March 2025 security release and Legal Action (Lawsuit)Pursuit of Default Judgment Against Prosser.
Data Breach Information
What was the most sensitive data compromised in a breach ?
Most Sensitive Data Compromised: The most sensitive data compromised in a breach were PINs, Potential compromise of data, credit/debit card numbers, Apple Intelligence caches, subscriber details, Files, End-to-End Encryption, Political campaign staff, security codes, Journalists, SoC specifications, Audio recordings, Documents, User files, Government officials, iOS device details, Audio Recordings, Browser history, KeyChain Data, phone number, Camera Shots, IP address, access codes, Sensitive data, passwords, design files, iOS 26 Features (Trade Secrets), Audio, Tech executives, Sensitive data across various applications, Data Files, Sensitive files, Personal files, financial account numbers, Development iPhone Contents, address, Sensitive user data, private documents, potentially system files, Personal Data, iCloud passwords, Private data from widely-used apps, Photos.sqlite database and System passwords.
What was the number of records exposed in the most significant breach ?
Number of Records Exposed in Most Significant Breach: The number of records exposed in the most significant breach was 24.0.
Ransomware Information
What was the highest ransom demanded in a ransomware incident ?
Highest Ransom Demanded: The highest ransom demanded in a ransomware incident was 1 Bitcoin (approximately $400).
Regulatory Compliance
What was the most significant legal action taken for a regulatory violation ?
Most Significant Legal Action: The most significant legal action taken for a regulatory violation was Lawsuit Filed, Civil Lawsuit, Default Judgment Pursuit, .
Lessons Learned and Recommendations
What was the most significant lesson learned from past incidents ?
Most Significant Lesson Learned: The most significant lesson learned from past incidents was Proactive vulnerability research (e.g., Project Zero) is critical for identifying theoretical attack vectors before real-world exploitation.
What was the most significant recommendation implemented to improve cybersecurity ?
Most Significant Recommendation Implemented: The most significant recommendation implemented to improve cybersecurity was Users concerned about being targeted should consider enabling Lockdown Mode and rebooting their device daily., Enable Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch application., Users should immediately update to iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 (or 17.7.10 for older devices), and the latest macOS version., Implement additional protections until an official patch is released by the company., Implement keyed hash functions to prevent pointer equality oracles, Exercise caution when opening image files from untrusted sources, as malicious images could exploit unpatched vulnerabilities., Update to the latest patches released by Apple, use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for detection, Organizations should prioritize patch management for Apple devices in their fleets., Adopt memory-safe alternatives to pointer-based hashing where possible, Update to the latest iOS version and enable Lockdown Mode for additional protection against zero-click attacks, Apply Apple’s security updates to protect against the TCC bypass vulnerability, Conduct security audits of serialization/deserialization processes, Apply patches immediately, disable SMB services as mitigation, prioritize testing and deployment of fixes, Avoid using object addresses as lookup keys in system frameworks, Consider deploying mobile security solutions (e.g., Malwarebytes) to mitigate post-exploitation risks., Monitor for unusual patterns in serialized data payloads (e.g. and crafted NSDictionary structures).
References
What is the most recent source of information about an incident ?
Most Recent Source: The most recent source of information about an incident are iVerify, Microsoft Threat Intelligence, Citizen Lab, Malwarebytes Blog (Cybersecurity Advisory), Google Project Zero Blog, The Verge, Maine Office of the Attorney General, Apple Security Updates, Maine Attorney General's Office, Apple Security Release Notes (March 31 and 2025).
Investigation Status
What is the current status of the most recent investigation ?
Current Status of Most Recent Investigation: The current status of the most recent investigation is Ongoing.
Stakeholder and Customer Advisories
What was the most recent stakeholder advisory issued ?
Most Recent Stakeholder Advisory: The most recent stakeholder advisory issued was Public advisory released by Apple, Third-party cybersecurity recommendations (e.g., Malwarebytes), Apple Security Release Notes, .
What was the most recent customer advisory issued ?
Most Recent Customer Advisory: The most recent customer advisory issued were an Urgent update notifications pushed to users via Software Update mechanismsGuidance provided on Apple’s support pages and through in-device prompts and Users advised to update to latest macOS/iOS versions post-March 2025.
Initial Access Broker
What was the most recent entry point used by an initial access broker ?
Most Recent Entry Point: The most recent entry point used by an initial access broker were an Sandboxed app, Official website infection, iCloud Link, Spotlight Plugins, Physical Access to Unattended Development iPhone (Ethan Lipnik's Device), Forged emergency data requests, iMessage contact profile update feature, Watering Hole Attacks and Compromised Xcode software.
Post-Incident Analysis
What was the most significant root cause identified in post-incident analysis ?
Most Significant Root Cause: The most significant root cause identified in post-incident analysis was Compromised software development tools, Government Order, Vulnerability in iOS allowing unauthorized Darwin notifications, Weak keychain protection model, Race condition in imagent process, Vulnerability CVE-2025-43200, Insufficient validation of compress_len parameter, uninitialized memory, lack of permission checks, Vulnerability in Spotlight plugins, Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Image I/O framework due to insufficient bounds checking.Memory corruption enabling arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges., Use of pointer addresses as hash codes in Core Foundation when custom hash handlers absentPredictable memory patterns in CFNull singleton instanceInformation disclosure via serialization/deserialization cycles of NSDictionary objectsLack of input validation for attacker-controlled serialized data, Insufficient Physical Security for Development DevicesLack of Awareness/Training on Trade Secret SensitivityInsider Trust Exploitation.
What was the most significant corrective action taken based on post-incident analysis ?
Most Significant Corrective Action: The most significant corrective action taken based on post-incident analysis was Apple released iOS 18.3 with new entitlements on Darwin notifications, Patches released by Apple to improve state management, Use of immutable copies of dictionaries for nickname updates, Update to iOS 18.3.1, Comprehensive validation of compress_len parameter, proper memory initialization, entitlement-based access controls, Security updates for macOS Sequoia, Apple implemented improved bounds checking in the Image I/O framework.Released security updates across all affected platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS).Public communication to drive user patching., Updated Core Foundation to prevent pointer address leakage in hash tablesModified NSKeyedArchiver to disrupt serialization-based information disclosureEnhanced security reviews for framework-level serialization mechanisms.
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Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)
Description
Angular is a development platform for building mobile and desktop web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript and other languages. Prior to versions 19.2.16, 20.3.14, and 21.0.1, there is a XSRF token leakage via protocol-relative URLs in angular HTTP clients. The vulnerability is a Credential Leak by App Logic that leads to the unauthorized disclosure of the Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF) token to an attacker-controlled domain. Angular's HttpClient has a built-in XSRF protection mechanism that works by checking if a request URL starts with a protocol (http:// or https://) to determine if it is cross-origin. If the URL starts with protocol-relative URL (//), it is incorrectly treated as a same-origin request, and the XSRF token is automatically added to the X-XSRF-TOKEN header. This issue has been patched in versions 19.2.16, 20.3.14, and 21.0.1. A workaround for this issue involves avoiding using protocol-relative URLs (URLs starting with //) in HttpClient requests. All backend communication URLs should be hardcoded as relative paths (starting with a single /) or fully qualified, trusted absolute URLs.
Risk Information
cvss4
Base: 7.7
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
References
- https://github.com/angular/angular/commit/0276479e7d0e280e0f8d26fa567d3b7aa97a516f
- https://github.com/angular/angular/commit/05fe6686a97fa0bcd3cf157805b3612033f975bc
- https://github.com/angular/angular/commit/3240d856d942727372a705252f7c8c115394a41e
- https://github.com/angular/angular/releases/tag/19.2.16
- https://github.com/angular/angular/releases/tag/20.3.14
- https://github.com/angular/angular/releases/tag/21.0.1
- https://github.com/angular/angular/security/advisories/GHSA-58c5-g7wp-6w37
Description
Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. An Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability in node-forge versions 1.3.1 and below enables remote, unauthenticated attackers to craft deep ASN.1 structures that trigger unbounded recursive parsing. This leads to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) via stack exhaustion when parsing untrusted DER inputs. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.2.
Risk Information
cvss4
Base: 8.7
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description
Forge (also called `node-forge`) is a native implementation of Transport Layer Security in JavaScript. An Integer Overflow vulnerability in node-forge versions 1.3.1 and below enables remote, unauthenticated attackers to craft ASN.1 structures containing OIDs with oversized arcs. These arcs may be decoded as smaller, trusted OIDs due to 32-bit bitwise truncation, enabling the bypass of downstream OID-based security decisions. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.2.
Risk Information
cvss4
Base: 6.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community. Prior to versions 7.0.13 and 8.0.2, working with large buffers in Lua scripts can lead to a stack overflow. Users of Lua rules and output scripts may be affected when working with large buffers. This includes a rule passing a large buffer to a Lua script. This issue has been patched in versions 7.0.13 and 8.0.2. A workaround for this issue involves disabling Lua rules and output scripts, or making sure limits, such as stream.depth.reassembly and HTTP response body limits (response-body-limit), are set to less than half the stack size.
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Description
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community. In versions from 8.0.0 to before 8.0.2, a NULL dereference can occur when the entropy keyword is used in conjunction with base64_data. This issue has been patched in version 8.0.2. A workaround involves disabling rules that use entropy in conjunction with base64_data.
Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 7.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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