Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
Privacy Concerns Regarding AOL Instant Messenger
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has raised concerns about the latest version of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), an application...
Do I Need Antivirus on My Mac? Here’s What You Should Know
You’ve probably heard it before: “Macs don’t get viruses.” For years, Apple’s reputation for security has led users to believe their Macs are immune to malware, phishing, or other online threats. This belief isn’t entirely unfounded. macOS is a secure operating system with several built-in protections. But that doesn’t mean it’s bulletproof. In recent years,...
Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1, and more, address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
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...
Everything you can connect to an iPhone or iPad
You can connect a surprising variety of things to iPhones and iPads via their USB-C (or Lightning) ports, including storage devices, SD card readers,...
What to Do With an Old MacBook: 9 Smart Ways to Reuse Your Mac
If you've got an old Mac, you might be able to repurpose it to make it useful again. Here are several ideas on how...
Python Applications, Active & Hidden Malware Infection Vector on macOS
Executive Summary Since the release of macOS 12.3 (Monterey), Python has not been included with Apple’s operating system. This programming language, popular among developers and researchers for its versatility, was deemed unnecessary by Apple. Notably, even before its removal,...
