Kirk McElhearn, Author at The Mac Security Blog

We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized...

Scams aren’t new; they’ve been around for centuries, even millennia. They are used to bilk unsuspecting people, or to...

So you’ve got a new iPhone or iPad, or perhaps even an iPod touch; maybe it’s your first, or...

We cover some security news, such as a password breach at Zynga, a user database breach at Waze, and...

Computer security is constantly evolving, as new issues and vulnerabilities are discovered, as new software and devices are deployed,...

If you got a new Mac for the holidays, there are a number of settings you can adjust to...

We take a close look at smart home technology and Apple’s HomeKit, and also discuss why Vladimir Putin is...

Apple has released the new Mac Pro, along with updates for all its operating systems this week. Google Chrome...

We follow up on our Black Friday purchases, then talk about some Twitter trickery, some Russian rigidity, some charging...

Apple’s two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity...