Does the Downfall vulnerability affect Intel Macs?
Downfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may...
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,...
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...
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23andMe, the popular DNA ancestry and traits service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Should you tell the company to delete your data and...
Cookie-Bite proves what we already knew: browser extensions can be very dangerous to your security and privacy. Learn how malware extensions can steal session cookies and let hackers sign into your accounts.
Downfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may...
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A blogger recently claimed that NightOwl, a popular app, enlists Macs in a botnet. Apple seemed to agree that...
Chrome will move to weekly security patches, and Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit...
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Realst Stealer disguises itself as Mac video games, but it actually tries to steal your wallets and passwords. And...
Another round of Apple security updates, another instance of vaporMalware, and the UK’s drive to remove end-to-end encryption for...