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Mac Trojan Horse Malware Guide

(Updated and expanded for 2022)In this updated guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Mac Trojan horse malware: What it is, what it does, and how to stay safe!What is a Trojan, exactly?First,...

macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug

Apple has just released updates for all of its OSes. The updates contain a number of security patches, but one in particular is getting all of the attention: a fix for a macOS 0-day that allowed attackers to take secret...

macOS Big Sur security and privacy guide

macOS Big Sur security and privacy guide

September 21, 2020

Apple will soon release macOS Big Sur to the public — and it looks like it will bring a number of important security and privacy enhancements. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Mac’s...

macOS Monterey security and privacy guide

November 5, 2021

Last week, Apple released macOS 12 (Monterey). The new OS for Mac brings a number of changes and, as expected, continues to build on the security and privacy enhancements introduced in Big Sur. Here are the most important...

macOS Security Tip for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 18, 2024

The goal of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is to reduce cyberattacks and data breaches by equipping the community with straightforward and effective strategies to enhance online safety and security. We've returned...

MacOS Sonoma Security & Privacy Guide

October 18, 2023

With the newest macOS Sonoma update, a wide range of new security and privacy features have been introduced. These new features aim to enhance the overall security and privacy of Apple Macs while also providing users with...

macOS vs Windows privacy settings

A guide for new Mac ownersIf you’re moving from Windows to Mac, you may be wondering where to find all of your macOS privacy settings. Adjusting the privacy settings on a Mac will be a little different from what...

macOS vs Windows security features

August 17, 2021

A guide for new Mac ownersMoving from Windows to Mac? Not sure how to use macOS security features and settings?Not to worry. It’s true that macOS is a little different from Windows, but security essentials are...

Mastodon Security and Privacy

December 5, 2022

You may have heard of Mastodon, a social network that’s gained over a million active users in the past month alone. In this article, we’ll give you the basics on what Mastodon is and what you need to know about security...

New iPads, Apple Watches, and more at the Apple Special Event

New iPads, Apple Watches, and more at the Apple Special Event

September 20, 2020

Apple held a special event this week to introduce several new devices and features. Here are some of the highlights: Apple Watch Series 6As expected, Apple used the special event to introduce the Apple Watch...

New unc0ver jailbreak works on all modern iOS devices

Just as Apple released iOS 13.5 to the world, hackers at unc0ver announced that they had developed a jailbreak that would work on devices running iOS 11 all the way up to the brand new iOS 13.5.In what follows, we’ll...

North Dakota law could change the iPhone in a big way

February 16, 2021

State lawmakers in North Dakota will soon vote on a law that regulates the way Apple and Google do business with third-party mobile apps. Supporters of the law argue that it will help small businesses, and that it...

Notes from VB2020 localhost

October 8, 2020

The annual Virus Bulletin security conference was held last week; as has been the case with so many other events this year, the proceedings were fully remote, leading the organizers to call the 2020 instalment of the...

Objective by the Sea 3.0

Objective by the Sea 3.0

The world’s only Mac and iOS security conference returned home to Maui last week, with some of the best minds in Apple security research coming together for a few days of learning, training, information sharing, and tool...

Objective by the Sea 4.0

October 18, 2021

Objective by the Sea, the world’s premier Mac-focused security conference, returned to Maui this year for its fourth installment.As usual, the conference featured an all-star lineup of macOS security researchers. But...

Only 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking

The data is in — and it’s bad news for all of those apps that want to track you. Analysts say that just 6% of iOS 14.5 users are opting in to app tracking. In this article, we’ll take a look at:App Tracking...

Planning your digital legacy

Planning your digital legacy

Estate planning is a sensitive subject. Yet making arrangements for what happens to your estate after you’re gone is important, as it ensures that your loved ones will receive what you intend to leave them without paying...

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Practicing Good Digital Hygiene on Apple macOS

Why is Good Digital Hygiene Important?Ensuring your Apple macOS device(s) and all installed software are up to date is crucial. This includes antivirus applications and any potentially vulnerable software....

QR code phishing and how to avoid it

February 4, 2022

QR code phishing is a growing cybersecurity threat. In this article, we’ll tell you what it is, how it works, and how to protect yourself from QR code scams.What are QR codes, really?We’ve all seen QR codes...

Ransomware attack shuts down major US gas pipeline

Last Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure. Here’s what we know about the...

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