Kirk McElhearn, Author at The Mac Security Blog

Encrypting folders and files on your Mac is a good idea. This ultimate guide covers how to encrypt files...

Scammers have a new technique for delivering malware: using online contact forms. A couple of browsers are nixing Google's...

Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we...

Your photos can store the location where you shot them, but you don't always want them to, especially if...

You can back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, but not all their data gets backed up. If...

If you buy a used iPhone or iPad, you need to make sure that it's not protected by activation...

We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your...

Did you know you can set up a "Medical ID" on your iPhone? It’s built into the iOS Health...

Remove wi-fi network from your devices so they don't connect automatically.

Adobe has discontinued Flash Player, and all updates you may see offered on websites contain malware. Don't install a...