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Apple fixes macOS flaw that could let a malicious app escape its sandbox
The bug in macOS's entitlement checks is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.7, Sequoia 15.8 and Golden Gate 27. US federal scorers rate it 10.0 and 8.8, and Apple has not reported any attacks using it.
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CMA proposes forcing Apple to open up iPhone contactless payments
The competition watchdog has launched a consultation on requiring Apple to give rivals access to the iPhone's NFC chip, the latest step in its scrutiny of Apple's mobile platform. Tech · 26 Oct 2026CMA flags competition concerns over nexfibre's takeover of Substantial broadband group
The competition watchdog has provisionally found problems with the wholesale broadband deal and is now consulting on possible remedies, with a final decision due by 15 December. AI · 26 Oct 2026Government launches AI Biosecurity Lab with £100m UK funding and £200m from OpenAI and Anthropic
New UK body will use frontier AI to spot disease threats earlier and speed up vaccine development, backed by government cash and big tech commitments.Across the tech desk
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- Innovate UK is offering sensing SMEs a flat £80,420 grant at 100% funding, closing 7 October
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