Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
DigiNotar Certificate Hack: What Happened and How
Learn what happened in the DigiNotar certificate hack, how it was done, and what you can do to protect...

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,...
Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
Learn what happened in the DigiNotar certificate hack, how it was done, and what you can do to protect...
Apple has released Security Update 2011-005 for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion, to handle security...
A Firefox update protects users from hacked SSL certificates.
Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
A fraudulent SSL certificate was issued for google.com by a Dutch certificate authority, causing consternation, and possibly leading to...
Learn how to create a new keychain that doesn't unlock when you log into your user account. This ensures...
Dropbox does not include an auto-updater, or even a notification of new versions. You should think about checking your...
Firefox 6, the latest version of the web browser, has been released, and contains a number of security fixes.
Adobe has released a number of critical updates for web browser plug-ins Flash, Air and Shockwave, for graphics program...
A new Firefox extension forces the use of HTTPS for a number of popular websites.
If you're still running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, you'll want to install this QuickTime update.