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iOS 26 Puts U.S. Passports in Wallet, Marking Major Digital ID Milestone

iOS 26: Passport Integration Expands Apple Wallet’s Digital ID Capabilities

Apple’s announcement that iOS 26 will enable U.S. iPhone users to store digital representations of their passports in the Wallet app marks a significant evolution in the company’s approach to secure identity management. According to reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac, the feature is set for release this fall, and Apple is positioning it as an extension of Wallet’s support for state driver’s licenses and IDs.

What Makes the Passport Feature Noteworthy

Until now, digital ID functionality in Wallet was constrained by slow state-by-state adoption for driver's licenses and identification cards. Recent adoption remains limited to states such as Arizona, California, and Maryland, according to MacRumors. In contrast, rolling out digital passports extends this capability to all U.S. users for domestic travel, regardless of state ID support, potentially accelerating digital ID usage nationwide.

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0.0.0.0-Day Vulnerability: Apple’s Response and Industry Efforts

Recently, Oligo Security’s research team uncovered a significant vulnerability dubbed “0.0.0.0 Day,” (which is such a great name). This exploit allows malicious websites to bypass browser security and interact with services running on an organization’s local network, posing a serious threat to both individual users and enterprises. Here’s a closer look at this vulnerability, its implications, and how Apple addresses it. Understanding the 0.0.0.0-Day Vulnerability The core issue with the 0.0.0…