Month in Review: Apple Security in August 2017
In the wake of the Black Hat and DEF CON events in July, one might expect that August 2017...

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 the wild. Researchers have exposed details to the public.

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...

Before you get rid of your old Mac, follow these crucial steps to ensure that it’s fully ready to be traded in, sold, or...

For years, Mac users believed they were immune to viruses and other malicious software. Apple’s built-in defenses like Gatekeeper and XProtect reinforced that perception,...
In the wake of the Black Hat and DEF CON events in July, one might expect that August 2017...
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Since the Mac’s earliest days, people have manually organized content in folders – typically by drag and drop. Documents...
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July 2017 was another gripping month for Apple security, with new Mac malware surfacing yet again, and Black Hat...
Following the discovery of a new version of OSX/Leverage, a backdoor first spotted in 2013, Apple has issued an...
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Earlier this year in January, security researchers uncovered malware that had likely evaded detection for years. Labeled OSX/FruitFly.A by Intego,...