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Apple has dramatically increased its maximum bug bounty payout to $2 million for critical exploit chains, with combined rewards potentially reaching $5 million. The move targets vulnerabilities used in mercenary spyware attacks and includes new incentives for bypassing Lockdown Mode and testing beta software. This escalation reflects Apple's intensified efforts to secure its ecosystem of 2.35 billion active devices against sophisticated threats.

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1, addressing multiple user-impacting bugs—including Wi-Fi instability and cellular failures—alongside a critical security vulnerability. This patch underscores the persistent challenge of post-launch software refinement in complex ecosystems. All iPhone users, particularly iPhone 17 owners, should install this update immediately to resolve functional issues and mitigate security risks.

Apple has urgently patched CVE-2025-6558—a high-severity sandbox escape vulnerability in the WebKit ANGLE graphics layer actively weaponized against Chrome users. The flaw, discovered by Google's Threat Analysis Group, enables remote code execution via malicious web pages and joins CISA's must-patch catalog.

Apple's iCloud Keychain now enables effortless synchronization of passkeys across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, replacing vulnerable passwords with biometric-secured logins. This guide demystifies the setup process while highlighting the critical security advantages for developers and users alike. Discover how to navigate the fragmented passkey landscape using Apple’s built-in tools for a unified authentication experience.