DNS, Lost Bitcoin, and the new Big Sur Control Center – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 171
DNS is in the news, following a warning from the NSA and new malware. We discuss how common it...
How to protect yourself from SIM swapping attacks
In SIM swapping attacks, fraudsters abuse a mobile phone company to take over a victim’s phone number. This can be used for identity theft, and could potentially expose your online accounts. Learn how to protect yourself.
Are Chrome extensions safe? What Mac users should know
Whether you use Google Chrome or another browser, think twice before you install any extensions. They might contain malware, vulnerabilities, or privacy violations—even if...
Is Apple Pay safe? What to know before you tap, send, or receive money
Apple Pay is generally safe to use. It has built-in security features that protect your payment details when you buy something in a store,...
How to show and safely delete hidden files on Mac
Discover how to reclaim disk space on your Mac by uncovering and deleting unneeded, hidden files cluttering your Mac.
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...
