DJI Launches Drone Bug Bounty Program

The lack of security in commercial drones has been well documented, but one Chinese manufacturer is working to fix that by incentivizing researchers who can poke holes in the software its drones run on. One of the largest unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers, Dà-Jiāng Innovations Science and...

Rollout or Not: the Benefits and Risks of iOS Remote Hot Patching

Previously On iOS Remote Hot Patching Apple’s detailed app review process has resulted in greater security for iOS apps made available through the App Store. However, this review process can be lengthy, which negatively impacts developers who need to quickly patch a buggy or insecure app. As a...

Warning — Popular 'Hot Patching' Technique Puts iOS Users At Risk

Do you know?… Any iOS app downloaded from Apple’s official App Store has an ability to update itself from any 3rd-party server automatically without your knowledge. Yes, it is possible, and you could end up downloading malware on your iPhone or iPad. Unlike Google, Apple has made remarkable effor...

Hot or Not? The Benefits and Risks of iOS Remote Hot Patching

Introduction Apple has made a significant effort to build and maintain a healthy and clean app ecosystem. The essential contributing component to this status quo is the App Store, which is protected by a thorough vetting process that scrutinizes all submitted applications. While the process is...