New OceanLotus Backdoor Discovered Targeting macOS
Last week, security researchers published a report on a new backdoor that is part of the OceanLotus toolkit. This latest...
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Unwanted cryptomining debuts (briefly) in Mac App Store
Qbix, Inc.'s app Calendar 2, available in the Mac App Store, includes a new "feature" that uses your Mac's...
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How to Turn On Server Services in macOS
Earlier this week, I discussed the future of macOS Server. Apple is deprecating a number of services, “To focus...
OSX/Coldroot and the RAT invasion
The past several weeks have brought to light three distinct families of RAT malware for Macs. We’ve previously covered CrossRAT and EvilOSX, and in this article...
OSX/Shlayer: New Mac malware comes out of its shell
Intego malware researchers discovered a new kind of fake Flash Player updater, which uses Shell scripts to decode dropper(s)...
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How to Set up Your Own Time Machine Server
If you have a spare Mac, you can set up your own Time Machine server. This guide covers how...
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A look back at the top Mac security stories of 2017
Intego Mac security expert Josh Long looks back at the top security stories of 2017 from new Mac malware...
Meltdown and Spectre: What Apple users need to know
You’ve probably heard something about “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” perhaps even in the mainstream media, and you likely heard that it has...
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“I Am Root”: a retrospective on a severe Mac vulnerability
Image credit: Johnathon Burns modified by Gaël On November 28, the world became aware of a major security vulnerability...
Why Your Antivirus Needs Real-Time Scanning
Real-time scanning is one of the most important features in any antivirus product. With manual scanning, files are checked for...