Do Macs need antivirus software? Debunking macOS malware myths
One of the most common questions Intego receives is whether Macs need antivirus software. Naturally, it’s fair for you...
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Malicious profiles threaten iOS – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 81
The Intego Mac Podcast episode 81 is now available! Apple has updated XProtect; what is this? Facebook bans personality...
Apple Updates XProtect Malware Definitions for Trojan OSX/Snake.A
Nearly one year after the discovery of a macOS Trojan, identified as OSX/Snake, Apple has issued an update to its...
Month in Review: Apple Security in August 2017
In the wake of the Black Hat and DEF CON events in July, one might expect that August 2017...
Apple Updates XProtect to Block New Leverage Malware Variant
Following the discovery of a new version of OSX/Leverage, a backdoor first spotted in 2013, Apple has issued an...
Apple Updates XProtect Malware Definitions for NetWeirdRC
Apple has updated its XProtect malware definitions file to version 2082 to provide rudimentary protection against certain Mac threats....
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OS X Security: Under the Hood Features That Protect Your Mac
Macs include many under the hood features that keep OS X secure. This article offers a look at the...
Apple Updates XProtect to Detect Microsoft Silverlight Exploit
Following the discovery of a Microsoft Silverlight exploit, Apple has updated its XProtect.plist malware definitions file to version 2073....
Apple Updates XProtect Definitions for XcodeGhost Malware
Apple has updated its XProtect.plist definitions file to version 2068, providing OS X with basic detection for the XcodeGhost...
Apple Updates XProtect Malware Definitions for iWorm Botnet
Apple has released an update to its XProtect.plist definitions file to provide Mac OS X with basic detection for iWorm...