Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist with well over a decade’s experience covering the issues that matter to users, businesses and governments.
O’Flaherty covers Apple iOS security and privacy updates, as well as breaking news such as the CrowdStrike outage
iOS 18.4.1—Apple Issues Update Now Warning To All iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, an emergency update fixing two flaws being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.
CVE Program Funding Reinstated—What It Means And What To Do Next
U.S. government funding for the global database of security flaws, the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database, is expiring. Here's what you need to know.
iOS 18.5—Apple Reveals New Plans To Boost iPhone AI And User Privacy
Apple has confirmed it will launch a new privacy-focused AI training system in iOS 18.5. Here's what you need to know.
iOS 18.4.1—iPhone Bug Fixes And Security Updates About To Land
It hasn’t been long since Apple issued iOS 18.4, but the iPhone maker is about to release iOS 18.4.1, including bug fixes and security updates. Here are the details.
New WhatsApp Warning—Update Now To Fix Security Flaw
WhatsApp has issued a new warning to update now after fixing a flaw that could allow attackers to plant malware on your device. Here's what you need to know.