Why “Common Sense” and Ad Blockers Aren’t Enough to Prevent Malware Infections
The best myths are those that contain a whisper of truth. Likewise, the theory that everyone can prevent malware...

Every time you open a website, stream a video, send an email, or connect to Wi-Fi, your device relies on an IP address. You rarely see it, and most of the time you probably do not think about it. But it plays a quiet, important role in how the internet works. Your IP address helps...

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...

Macs have a strong security foundation. That’s true — and it’s worth appreciating. But “safer than” doesn’t mean “safe from.” Modern Mac threats don’t...

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Executive Summary In March 2026, Intego Antivirus Labs investigated a macOS malware campaign delivering the OSX/Amos stealer. During analysis, the infection chain led from stripped Mach-O binaries and heavily obfuscated shell scripts to an unusual final payload that appeared...
The best myths are those that contain a whisper of truth. Likewise, the theory that everyone can prevent malware...
As you might imagine, researching malware might give you a unique perspective on computers. One of the things we...
It’s been a heavy, somber week in the United States, beginning with the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, the...
On Tuesday, Apple released two new Java-related security updates: an update for Java SE 6 and an update for...
Apple has released software updates to Safari, updating its web browser to version 6.0.4. The 48.9 MB update to...
Until just a few minutes ago, Softonic, a software download site, was delivering adware that would be installed regardless...
Tax season in the United States is over for another year, meaning millions of citizens can breathe a little...
Using really lame passwords for your online accounts is dangerous, but unfortunately many Internet users still fall into the bad habit...
It’s Friday! You know what that means — roundup time. Here’s what we found interesting throughout the week. Security...
The other day, we mentioned that the OS X application firewall provides only inbound protection. I imagine there are...