A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto

A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 1

Apple's AI plans involves 'black box' for cloud data

Apple's efforts in AI could pay off in its WWDC announcements, but it is also very keen to protect user data at the same time. Here's how it will get done.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 22

How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac

There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 1

Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all

Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 5

Rise in corporate Mac use invites more sophisticated hacking

Hackers are developing more complex, cross-platform tactics to take advantage of the ever increasing Mac user base, and the latest targets the TCC framework.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 4

X launches passkey support for iOS app users worldwide

Passkeys have launched for X uses globally, bringing a new level of account security to users of the social platform.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 2

If you have an iPhone with AT&T, there's a good chance your info has been stolen

AT&T is finally resetting passcodes for current customers after hackers stole a trove of customer data more than two years ago.

Charles Martin 2 years ago 22

Beware of fake CleanMyMac installers that will infect your Mac

Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 8

If you're getting dozens of password reset notifications, you're being attacked

Apple users are becoming the target of a new wave of phishing attacks called "MFA Bombing" that relies on user impatience, and a bug in Apple's password reset mechanism.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 11

Passkey: Which popular apps and services offer the new feature?

Apple announced support for passkeys across its platforms in 2022, and many major apps and services have adopted the feature. Here's who uses the security feature.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 16

WhatsApp gains Pegasus source code access in court victory

NSO Group will have to hand over the source code of its notorious Pegasus spyware to WhatsApp, a US district court has ruled.

Charles Martin 2 years ago 4

Apple users are increasingly falling victim to malware, phishing, and viruses

In a report going over the state of malware in 2024, device management firm Jamf says that 9% of mobile users were caught by phishing, while 20% of companies were at risk because of bad smartphone configurations.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Apple is hardening iMessage encryption now to protect it from a threat that doesn't exist yet

Apple is overhauling the cryptographic security of iMessage by introducing a new messaging protocol to thwart advanced computing that has yet to become a feasible threat, and probably won't for years.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

How a respected security researcher stole millions from Apple

A security researcher was thanked by Apple in OS patch notes just days after being indicted in a scheme that allowed him to steal millions of dollars worth of Apple products, gift cards, and services.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 5

The Apple Vision Pro has already been hacked

Within a day after the release of the Apple Vision Pro, a security researcher claims to have created a kernel exploit for visionOS, opening the way towards a potential jailbreak and malware creation.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

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