Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
Dropbox Password Failure Puts Users’ Files at Risk for Four Hours
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian discovered yesterday that it was possible to log into a Dropbox account using any password....
When is a Mac too old to use? How to know if it’s still safe
Macs can last a long time, far longer than Apple will support them with macOS updates. If your Mac cannot run the latest version of macOS, it is unsafe to use online. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your old Mac, safely.
How to run Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac for free
You can run Windows 11 within macOS for completely free, if your Mac has an M1, M2, M3, or M4 processor. Here is everything you...
How to start your Mac in Safe Mode
If your Mac is running slowly, freezing, crashing, or won’t start up normally, Safe Mode can help you figure out why. It loads your...
How to open files on a Mac
You open files every time you work on a Mac, and there are many ways to do this. Here are a dozen ways you...
The hidden threat in the mod folder: Analyzing a platform-agnostic Java stealer
As security researchers, we often categorize threats by the operating system they target. We talk about “macOS malware,” “Windows stealers,” or “Linux threats.” But modern malware delivery does not always stay neatly inside one operating system. Intego AV Labs...
