Viruses, Worms, and Spyware—Oh My! A Look at Malware Terminology
The difference between malware and a virus, worm or spyware (or even vulnerabilities) can be confusing. Here's an in-depth...

Every time you type a password, send a message, or enter credit card details online, that information briefly exists in its most exposed form: raw keystrokes. While most security tools focus on protecting data in transit or at rest, some threats are designed to capture it before those protections ever apply. Keyloggers do exactly that....

Apple has just released critically urgent security updates—including macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 and iOS 18.4.1—to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in...

It’s an age-old question: Should you shut down and restart your computer daily, or leave it running 24/7? Let’s explore the considerations for users...

Is your Mac running slow? Here's how to diagnose and fix performance issues and get your Mac to run faster.
Malware + Security & Privacy + Security News
Executive Summary Intego Antivirus Labs is tracking an evolution of the “ClickFix” social engineering campaign targeting macOS users. Dubbed Matryoshka due to its nested obfuscation layers, this variant uses a fake installation/fix flow to trick victims into executing a...
The difference between malware and a virus, worm or spyware (or even vulnerabilities) can be confusing. Here's an in-depth...
Security researchers have uncovered a new strain of malware, identified by Intego VirusBarrier as OSX/Lazarus. The discovery of Lazarus Mac malware,...
Intego Mac Security Podcast + Security & Privacy
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 45 is now available! Surprise! Google’s location tracking works even when you think you’ve...
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You know that Google knows a lot about you. The company’s business model is based on its ability to...
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On Sunday, at the annual DEF CON hacker conference, the world was warned about serious flaws that could...
Intego + Recommended + Software & Apps
"Best antivirus for Mac 2018": Macworld UK published a praising review of Mac Internet Security X9. Learn why Intego...
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 44 is now available! Hosts Kirk and Josh mention the term “botnet” from time to...
Every one of us has some type of data we can’t afford to lose. Pictures, spreadsheets, emails, financial data or the draft...
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 43 is now available! How would you react to an email from someone claiming...
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Our experiences online today seem, at times, much like life was probably like in the Wild West about 145...