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Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users
Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple has just ssued what it calls an urgent update for iPhone and iPad users that it says provides protection two critical security vulnerabilities related to exploits of user data while browsing on these devices. The download to iOS 18.1.1 fixes issues in JavaScriptCore and WebKit that could allow attackers to execute malicious code through crafted web content.  "These vulnerabilities have reportedly been exploited on Intel-based Mac systems," Apple said.  Apple says users should install the update promptly. You can do this by navigating to Settings > General >…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Slashed During Fight Over iPhone In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester resident was arrested after allegedly slashing a man in the leg and stealing his cell phone. The incident took place in Mount Kisco around 5 p.m., Sunday, July 18 at Leonard Park. The victim called the Westchester County Police to report that he had been in an argument at Leonard Park with a man he knows over damage to that man’s cell phone, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. During the argument, the victim was slashed with a knife on one of his knees and his iPhone was taken from him, O'Leary said. Rolando Abzun-Sanabria, age 48, of M…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run It’s the end of an era for tech-lovers as Apple announced its plan to discontinue the once groundbreaking iPod. Since reinventing the portable music scene forever in 2001, the iPod will soon be a relic of the past as Apple and other tech companies have since eclipsed the device, which had its latest iteration released in 2019. The original iPod, introduced on Oct. 23, 2001, was the first MP3 player to pack the ability to hold upwards of 1,000 songs with a 10-hour battery all inside a 6.5-ounce package, according to the company. The original iPodApple “iPod has captivated users all ov…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card
Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card A security guard from Rockland County working for a day camp at a Westchester high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing an iPhone and debit card from a teenage counselor, police said. West Haverstraw resident Israel Rodriguez, age 63, turned himself in at the Scarsdale Police Department on Friday, Aug. 6 following a report from an 18-year-old village resident who had her iPhone stolen. Police said that on Wednesday, Aug. 4, an employee from the Scarsdale High School day camp reported that she had turned her iPhone in the mandatory bin prior to her 8:30 a.m. meeting, as e…

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by Zak Failla
Business
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why 'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why Owners of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches are being encouraged by Apple to update their devices as soon as possible to protect their products from a security flaw. A series of updates for those products to address the security vulnerability, with macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, watchOS 7.3.2 and iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 becoming available for download. Apple said that it the update “is important and recommended for all users.” According to the company, the latest patch resolves a memory corruption bug in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari. The application is installed on all devices, and e…

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by Zak Failla
News
Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws
Apple Urging iPhone, iPad Users To Update Operating Systems To Fix Security Flaws Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their devices' operating system to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4 to fix security flaws that may have been exploited by hackers in previous versions. On its support webpage, the company said that there was a trio of security flaws that “may have been actively exploited,” though little other information has been provided about the potential breach. “Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available,” they noted on the webpage. According to …

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Who Stole $40,000 In iPhones Sentenced, DA Says Man Who Stole $40,000 In iPhones Sentenced, DA Says
Man Who Stole $40,000 In iPhones Sentenced, DA Says A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to three to seven years in prison for stealing more than $40,000 worth of iPhones from a Sprint store. Donald Potter, of Medford in Suffolk County, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, following a jury trial in October in which he was found guilty, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler The theft took place at the Sprint Store located at 469 Route 211 East in the Town of Wallkill in October 2018. During the incident, Potter and two accomplices entered and remained inside with the intent to steal iPhones.  Less than an …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Police agencies are issuing warnings of a new Apple scam targeting iPhone users. An alert has been issued cautioning that users have been receiving phone calls from fraudsters who make the call from a spoofed number that comes across the screen as “Apple.” According to police, you’re told that your account has been compromised or some other issue exists with your iPhone, laptop or other devices. The purported remedy is to purchase gift cards, and provide the serial numbers of said gift cards to the scammer on the other end of the phone. In Westchester, a Yorktown resident recently re…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands
Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands Thousands of people were left in bewilderment after receiving waves of mysterious text messages dating back months ago. The “ghost messages” were sent to both iPhone and Android users this week, and reportedly were prevalent among all major cellular carriers. In total, approximately 168,000 messages were sent due to an “internal maintenance cycle,” according to CNN. According to The Verge, many of those messages were originally sent on or around Valentine’s Day 2019 but were never received at the time. The glitch was reportedly the fault of a third-party vendor. Syniverse, which pro…

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by Zak Failla
News
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls
Scam Warning: New Alert Issued For Unsolicited Apple Phishing Calls Police agencies are issuing warnings of a new Apple scam that has been making the rounds targeting iPhone users. A new alert has been issued cautioning that users have been receiving phone calls from fraudsters who make the call from a spoofed number that comes across the screen as “Apple.” According to police, you’re told that your account has been compromised or some other issue exists with your iPhone, laptop or other devices. The purported remedy is to purchase gift cards, and provide the serial numbers of said gift cards to the scammer on the other end of the phone. In Westchest…

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by Zak Failla