VLC Media Player Gets Security Update
The popular media player VLC has been updated for a security issue whereby arbitrary code could be run if...

Cybersecurity affects every person who uses a device, connects to the internet, pays bills online, or stores important files digitally. The rise of cloud services, mobile apps, and complex online accounts has created new opportunities for criminals to target individuals. Mac users benefit from strong built-in protections, but threats now focus less on operating systems...

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...

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...

Computer viruses continue to be a widespread and costly problem, affecting everyone from casual computer users to major organizations. Some of the most damaging...

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, and compared to Windows PCs, Macs historically faced fewer attacks. But times have changed. As...
The popular media player VLC has been updated for a security issue whereby arbitrary code could be run if...
Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
A problem with passwords at Amazon has been discovered whereby users, in certain situations, can log in with variants...
Opera has updated its web browser to version 11.01, fixing a number of bugs, and correcting five security vulnerabilities,...
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Facebook has announced that they are adding secure HTTPS access to the company’s web site. This means that data...
Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
Shortly after Mozilla announced a “do not track HTTP header” feature would be added to the Firefox web browser,...
Security & Privacy + Software & Apps
The Mozilla foundation, the group behind the Firefox web browser, is proposing a solution to allow web users to...
Macworld UK has posted a review of Washing Machine, Intego’s program that cleans up files created by web browsers...
2010 was another busy year for Mac security and malware, with new threats targeting Macs, iOS issues, problems with...
Facebook has instituted a new system whereby developers of Facebook apps can access users’ addresses and phone numbers. While...
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6.6, a 115 MB update whose main new feature is the Mac App...