How computer security is depicted in movies – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 146
We talk about an update on the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, discuss a ransomware attack on Garmin that...
Tag Archives: ransomware
Garmin ransomware outage, data breaches, and more – Weekly privacy news, July 31, 2020
This week in privacy news: new details have emerged about the Twitter hack, Garmin outages were caused by a...
New Mac Ransomware-wiper-spyware ThiefQuest discovered – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 142
New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry...
New Mac ransomware-spyware EvilQuest in the wild
On Monday, June 29, Intego began investigating new Mac malware spreading in the wild via BitTorrent. Although it has...
Hacker conventions: Black Hat and DEF CON – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 96
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 96 is now available! Summer is when hackers get together to present and discuss...
Viruses, Worms and Spyware—Yikes! A Look at Malware Terminology
The difference between malware and a virus, worm or spyware (or even vulnerabilities) can be confusing. Here's an in-depth...
Malware + Recommended + Security News
WannaCry and the State of Mac Ransomware
By now, you’ve probably heard about “WannaCry” in the news. As a Mac user, you might assume your computer...
Malware + Recommended + Security News
Patcher Ransomware Attacks macOS, Encrypts Files Permanently
Security researchers published details yesterday on a new ransomware for Mac, which calls itself “Patcher.” The file-encrypting ransomware program finds its way onto...
How to Decrypt Dropbox Files Encrypted by Ransomware
Have your Dropbox files been corrupted, encrypted or renamed by ransomware? This guide explains how you can decrypt and...
How To + Recommended + Security & Privacy
A Layman’s Guide to Ransomware Protection for Mac
As with any smart security strategy, for ransomware protection the best defense is made up of multiple layers. This...