Apple Issues a Slew of Security Updates
Apple yesterday announced a new version of its iTunes music software (iTunes 8) and new iPods. At the same...

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...
Apple yesterday announced a new version of its iTunes music software (iTunes 8) and new iPods. At the same...
While you use the Internet with lots of programs – your web browser, e-mail program and chat client –...
We’ve discussed iPhone security several times on this blog (such as this recent article about the insecurity of the...
Macworld is reporting that Apple – in a rare announcement – has said that they will fix the passcode...
Well, it’s not. As The Register reports, “press of the “Emergency Call” key from the passcode entry screen, followed...
When we think about security, we usually think about viruses, hackers and Trojan horses, but the first step in...
MobileMe had a rocky launch, and now a security weakness is being brought to light that shows that MobileMe’s...
It is being reported, such as here at ZDNet, that a Flash clipboard hijacking attack is making the rounds....
Security researchers at Corsaire have published a white paper about securing Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard. The document discuses...
Computerworld reports that hundreds of MobileMe users have been taken in by a sleek phishing scam. Purporting to be...