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What to Do If Your Mac Was Hacked
Does your beloved Mac suddenly act strangely? Do you keep getting pop-ups everywhere, or does your webcam light suddenly...
Malware
“Cookie-Bite” attack: How Chrome extensions can hijack site logins
Cookie-Bite proves what we already knew: browser extensions can be very dangerous to your security and privacy. Learn how...
Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac
File converter sites claim to solve a common problem—but some may steal sensitive information, or may even infect your...
Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months
Steam, a popular Mac and PC video game distribution platform, has been exploited to promote Windows malware for the...
Report: 3.9 billion passwords stolen by infostealer malware
A state-of-cybercrime report claims that infostealer malware may have leaked up to 3.9 billion passwords. The same report alleges...
Intego discovers undetected OSX/Adload decompiled Python adware
Intego’s malware research team has taken a closer look at OSX/Adload adware samples, and found that decompiled Python scripts...
Cuckoo returns; Mac malware spreads via legit-looking Google Ads
Mac malware known as Cuckoo has resurfaced, spreading via legit-looking Google Ads and homepages disguised to look like Homebrew.
“Banshee Stealer” Mac malware resurfaced in new campaigns
Banshee Stealer malware for macOS is actively being distributed in the wild. Learn how to protect yourself from the...
The Mac and iPhone malware of 2024—and what to expect in 2025
From Mac to iPhone (and even Vision Pro), and from stealer malware to APTs, we review the major Apple...
Mac malware masquerades as meeting apps: Realst Stealer is back!
A Mac malware family known as Realst Stealer is back, and scammers are tricking victims into installing fake videoconference...