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What’s the new 'background security' on the iPhone? What we know.

Apple has released a new security protection for its devices to work in the background between major software updates. Apple users may have already noticed the first Background Security Improvements ...
Tidbits

Apple Relaunches Background Security Improvements with WebKit Patch

Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 (a), iPadOS 26.3.1 (a), macOS 26.3.1 (a), and macOS 26.3.2 (a), marking the first public use of its new Background Security Improvements system, a renamed version of the ...
Cult of Mac

Apple may soon deliver iPhone security patches in the background

Code found in iOS 26 beta 1 reportedly reveals that Apple is prepping a new feature: Background Security Improvements. These will patch security problems and won’t need the user to be involved or even ...
Bleeping Computer

Apple pushes first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit flaw

The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Thomas Espach, with the new update available on iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.2. This release is the first time Apple ...
Computerworld

What are ‘Background Security Improvements’ on Apple devices?

Apple has a great reputation for platform security, one it has earned through consistent focus on keeping its operating systems secure. However, as the number of threats against its platform grows, it ...
Forbes

iOS 26 Security Update Warning—iOS 18 Silent Compromise Exploit Alert

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Apple confirms iOS WebKit background security update. Updated March 19: This article, ...
CNET

What Are iPhone Background Security Improvements and How to Enable Them

Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (a) in March, and it was the first Background Security Improvement the company released. Apple introduced these updates when the company released iOS 26.1 in November. They ...
MacTech

Apple testing Background Security Improvement feature on iPhones, iPads, Macs

Apple is testing a Background Security Improvement feature that first rolled out in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1, reports MacRumors. Developers and public beta testers who are running ...
9to5Mac

Apple releases Background Security Improvement for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The reason for two macOS releases is likely due to Apple’s new MacBook Neo having a newer version of macOS 26 than all other Macs running macOS Tahoe. Description: A cross-origin issue in the ...