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How to set up an IoT gift for security

December 22, 2019

It’s that time of year again, when kids and adults alike will soon be unwrapping presents and playing with new toys. But if you receive an Internet of Things (IoT) device as a gift, you may want to pay extra attention to...

How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS

Two-factor authentication (2FA) can protect you from account takeovers and breaches — and using an authenticator app for 2FA is one of the best things you can do for your personal security.Unfortunately, many people...

How to use checksums on Mac to verify app downloads

How do you know that the app you’ve downloaded is genuine, and not a macOS Trojan? Your Mac comes with a built-in tool that can help. In this guide and walkthrough, we’ll show you how to use Terminal and checksums to...

ID in Apple Wallet Privacy Issues

At last week’s WWDC, Apple announced a new iOS feature due out later this year: ID in Apple Wallet. To hear Apple tell it, this means the end of having to carry your physical wallet everywhere you go. Privacy experts,...

News from Apple's April 2021 Spring Loaded Event

iMacs, AirTag, and More at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event

Apple held their first event of 2021 on Tuesday. The tagline was “Spring Loaded”, and the event lived up to its name: Apple unveiled a slew of updates as well as new products and services.Here are the highlights,...

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Incredible Security and Privacy Features Released With macOS 15 Sequoia Update

September 30, 2024

Apple continues to set the standard for security and privacy with its latest operating system release, macOS 15 Sequoia. Beyond its sleek design and user-friendly interface, Sequoia introduces a suite of features to fortify...

Is App Notarization broken?

September 9, 2020

Security researchers have discovered a variant of Shlayer malware — an extremely common macOS threat — that appears to have circumvented Apple’s App Notarization process.In this short article, we’ll tell you...

Is Apple building a search engine?

October 30, 2020

The web is abuzz with rumors that Apple is poised to challenge Google’s search supremacy. In this short article, we’ll tell you why people think Cupertino may be building a search engine of its own, and say what it...

Is Mac malware evolving?

Mac malware is increasing in quantity, and many security researchers say it’s becoming more sophisticated as well. While some Mac users are still a bit blasé about the threats facing the platform, the last few weeks have...

Is Mac malware really outpacing Windows malware?

February 21, 2020

Earlier this month, security researchers at Malwarebytes released a bombshell report which claimed that Mac malware threats were outpacing Windows threats for the first time ever. The report analyzed data taken from a...

Is mobile sensor data the future of tracking?

October 5, 2020

You’ve probably heard about apps that access your location information and your web activity for marketing purposes. But recently, a new privacy concern has surfaced: the prospect of apps that use mobile sensor data to do...

Is the Clubhouse iOS app safe to use?

Clubhouse is a new social media app that’s getting very popular with iPhone users. It’s fun and it’s trendy — but is the Clubhouse iOS app safe?As with any new technology, it’s worth taking a moment to look...

Is XProtect enough to keep you safe?

Mac malware threats are now increasing more rapidly than their Windows counterparts. With threats to macOS growing more prevalent and sophisticated, many users are starting to wonder if Apple’s native security features...

Is your bank a privacy threat?

January 6, 2020

Many people are aware that large tech companies like Facebook and Google collect and monetize user data (sometimes in ways that border on intrusive and creepy). But privacy advocates are now sounding the alarm about the...

Is your car a privacy risk?

November 15, 2022

New cars are far more computerized than older models. In many ways, this is a good thing. Tools like parking assist and blind-spot detection make life easier and prevent accidents. On-board GPS and navigation tools help us...

Kaiji malware: a new IoT threat

Security researchers have discovered a new family of malware, dubbed “Kaiji”, that targets Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Linux servers.In this short article, we’ll tell you what you need to know about...

Karen Gullo on government monitoring

Karen Gullo on government monitoring

Karen Gullo is an analyst and senior media relations specialist for Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). She is an award-winning journalist who has written for both The Associated Press and Bloomberg News. Her writing...

Kaseya ransomware attack could affect 1000+ businesses worldwide

A ransomware attack on the software firm Kaseya could affect thousands of businesses and organizations worldwide. Security researchers are still assessing the damage, but analysts are already calling the Kaseya ransomware...

LightSpy: APT malware for iOS

Security researchers have discovered a new form of iOS malware that they’ve dubbed LightSpy. In this short article, we’ll tell you what you need to know about this iOS threat, and how you can keep yourself safe.What...

Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features

This week’s macOS 11.3 update patches a very serious Mac 0-day bug — one that has already been exploited by bad actors. The bug allows malware to bypass core macOS security features (one researcher has called it “the...

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