Kirk McElhearn, Author at The Mac Security Blog

We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can...

AirTags can be used for malicious purposes, to stalk and track people. Here's how that can happen, and what...

With the potential longevity of the new M1 Macs, and Apple's now offering long-term AppleCare contracts, will new Macs...

Ransomware has interrupted a major US gasoline pipeline, Apple didn't tell more than 100 million people their iOS devices...

Can Apple's AirTags stand up to the toughest abuse? We tried freezing, washing and drying, running over, and letting...

Apple neglected to warn more than 100 million iOS users who downloaded apps infected with the XcodeGhost malware.

Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and...

Learn how to set up and use Apple's AirTags to track your keys, bags, and more.

Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and...

A new feature in iOS 14.5 prevents apps from tracking you to collect information for advertising.