In the latest Apple @ Work episode, host discusses tailored phishing simulations with Samantha Schwartz and Jack Hirsch of Sublime Security. The conversation focuses on how simulated phishing tests are evolving to reflect increasingly sophisticated, AI-generated attack techniques. The episode is sponsored by Mosyle, which markets itself as a unified Apple device management platform used by over 45,000 organizations.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-22
Apple's iOS 27 update includes a new feature called Impersonation Risk Detection, designed to catch users in the middle of a scam, such as being tricked by a fake bank fraud department into transferring money or resetting a password. Supported apps can query the iPhone during sensitive actions like payments or password changes, prompting the device to analyze interaction patterns, timing, context, and sensor data to assess whether the activity looks legitimate or suspicious.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-21
Dashlane has introduced a new feature called Vault Enforcement, designed to ensure employees continue using company password managers after initial rollout. The tool addresses what Dashlane calls the 'adoption gap,' where usage of a deployed password manager tends to fade months after onboarding as workers revert to manually typing credentials. IT admins can now require use of the vault rather than merely encouraging it.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-19
The latest Apple @ Work podcast episode features Parallels' Dmitry Geynisman discussing the new features and improvements included in Parallels Desktop 27. The episode, sponsored by Mosyle, covers how the virtualization software has evolved for Mac users running Windows and other operating systems.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-15
Bradley Chambers argues that traditional software update cycles, like quarterly patches or annual macOS releases, are becoming obsolete as AI tools help attackers discover vulnerabilities faster. He outlines that IT teams now need a three-part strategy for patch management, starting with retraining end users to accept more frequent, less optional updates.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-12
In part two of a 9to5Mac Security Bite conversation, Moonlock Lab's Kseniia Yamburh outlines the malware families and attack trends actually hitting Macs in 2026, drawing from Moonlock's mid-2026 threat report. Objective-See's Patrick Wardle also previews Objective by the Sea v9, the largest dedicated Apple security conference.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
On the latest Apple @ Work episode sponsored by Mosyle, Pharos's Kevin Pickhardt discussed how printers often remain the weakest link in corporate security setups. He addressed the tension between maintaining paper backups and audit trails while protecting organizations from print-related vulnerabilities.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
Apple has confirmed it quietly implemented a cap on how many open vulnerability reports researchers can submit through its security portal, paired with a 30-day cooldown once that limit is hit. The company says the move addresses a flood of AI-generated bug reports overwhelming its review process, a challenge it frames as industry-wide. A Financial Times report notes small security firms like the seven-person Bynario have been caught by the new limits despite submitting only a handful of legitimate bugs this year.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-05
The latest Apple @ Work episode, sponsored by Mosyle, features Dr. Gleb Tsipursky discussing how organizations manage the human dynamics of adopting artificial intelligence at work. The conversation also touches on his published books and broader themes around workplace technology change.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-01
Parallels Desktop 27 introduces a new Metal-based graphics driver enabling hardware-accelerated OpenGL 4.3 for Windows virtual machines running on Apple Silicon Macs. This unlocks professional Windows applications like ArcGIS Pro, ZWCAD, and Blender 4.3 that previously required this graphics baseline to function. Parallels also touts faster AI workload performance and new enterprise management tools aimed at IT departments.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-25
In the latest episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, host Bradley Chambers and 9to5Mac's Arin Waichulis discuss Apple's move to impose caps and cool-down periods on submissions to its bug bounty program. The episode explores how these restrictions could change the way security researchers interact with Apple's vulnerability reporting system.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-25
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