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Security & Privacy

What is vishing and how to spot voice scams

Phone scams work because a real voice can feel more convincing than a message on a screen. When someone sounds calm, confident, and official, it is easy to believe the call is real — especially if they claim there is a problem with your bank account, Apple ID, a delivery, or taxes. That is what...

Software & Apps

Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1, and more, address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities

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...

Apple

Best Beats Headphones (2026): Which Model to Buy

Beats by Dre, an Apple brand, has a full range of earbuds and headphones that include something for everyone. Learn about each model and...

How To

Why Is My Mac Running Slow — Common Causes and How to Fix It

Is your Mac running slow? Here's how to diagnose and fix performance issues and get your Mac to run faster.

Malware

OSX/Amos: Hunting C2s in Trojanized Electron ASAR Payloads

Executive Summary In March 2026, Intego Antivirus Labs investigated a macOS malware campaign delivering the OSX/Amos stealer. During analysis, the infection chain led from stripped Mach-O binaries and heavily obfuscated shell scripts to an unusual final payload that appeared...

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