Apple files to stop NSO Group lawsuit over fears of data leaks

Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 5

A unique attack could steal your passwords from Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking technology offers a new way to interact with typing, but hackers are already exploiting it to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 7

New Mac malware strain uses remote access tools to steal data

A new malware threat targeting Macs can give attackers complete remote access to an infected machine. Here's how to protect against it.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 3

How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft

A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to check if you've been exposed.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 17

A massive data leak that probably exposed all of your personal info is hugely worse than thought

If you thought last week that just about every piece of personal data about you was stolen last week was bad, wait until you hear about how the passwords for the holding company were stolen too.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 12

Security flaws in Microsoft Mac apps could let attackers spy on users

Cisco Talos recently uncovered security vulnerabilities in several Microsoft apps for macOS that can potentially let attackers spy on your camera and other system components.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 13

Banshee Stealer malware haunts browser extensions on macOS

Security researchers have discovered a new malware for macOS, which can be used to attack over 100 browser extensions that may be installed on the target Mac.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 6

Pixel problems: Google's security nightmare caused by hidden software

A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don't need to worry.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 7

What you can do about the massive data breach that probably exposed all of your personal info

A recent data breach exposed sensitive information including social security numbers for billions of people globally, potentially leading to a significant increase in identity theft and cybercrimes. Here's what you need to know, and what you should do about it.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 7

How to use built-in network security features for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 3

Apple has closed an ancient macOS Safari security hole

Apple is fixing a vulnerability in Safari for macOS, that seems to date back to the dawn of Intel Macs.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Users have to confirm screen recording permission every week in macOS Sequoia

Even if a user has turned on permissions in Settings for an app to screen record their Mac, the forthcoming macOS Sequoia is going to make them confirm that choice weekly.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 9

Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as 'Loom' app

Experts recently discovered a macOS stealer malware disguised as the popular screen recording app Loom, spread through deceptive Google-sponsored URLs.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 7

Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe

The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 74

MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS security

MacPaw's latest research introduces an on-device, real-time phishing detection system to improve Mac users' cybersecurity.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

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