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 26.6—Apple Just Gave iPhone Users 90 Reasons To Update Now
Apple has released iOS 26.6, along with a long list of nearly 90 iPhone security fixes. Here's what you need to know.
iOS 26.6—What To Expect When Apple’s New iPhone Update Lands Next Week
Apple's iOS 26.6 iPhone update will arrive next week including new features and bug fixes. Here’s what to expect when iOS 26.6 lands.
Meta’s Muse Image AI Tool—Here’s How To Opt Out
Meta has released Muse Image, an AI tool that uses your Instagram profile pictures to generate images — unless you opt out. Here's how.
iOS 27—Apple’s New Software Will Allow Apps To Alert You About Scams
New iOS 27 framework helps apps detect when people are being scammed and alert them in real time. Here's what you need to know.
Google Issues ‘Whopper’ Chrome Security Update To 2 Billion Users
Google has issued a “whopper” update fixing 382 issues in its popular Chrome browser. Here's what you need to know.