Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we tak…
Lees meerSecure your holiday online shopping by using the National Cybersecurity Alliance's Core 4 Behaviors to defend against 'Grinch Bots'. Password manager, enable MFA, software updates, and spot phishing attempts. The post Checklist 354: Safe Holiday Sho…
Lees meerThis week, Google Chrome patched its sixth actively exploited (zero-day) vulnerability of 2023. Other browsers such as Brave and Microsoft Edge also need to be updated urgently. The post Urgent patch: 6th Chrome zero-day of 2023 affects multiple bro…
Lees meerIf an app on your Mac becomes unresponsive, or displays a spinning beachball, here's how to force quit it. The post How to Force Quit apps on a Mac appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThe Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you a…
Lees meerYou should avoid buying some tech devices at all costs. Here is how to not get scammed with dangerously outdated tech during the holiday shopping season and all year long. The post Don’t buy these tech products on Black Friday or Cyber Monday appear…
Lees meerRCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting ne…
Lees meer52% of Americans anxious about AI misuse, deepfakes, and propaganda, Extremists challenge tech moderation, and McAfee advises source verification, fact-checking, and emotional awareness to combat AI-driven misinformation. The post Checklist 352: AI:…
Lees meerThere are several ways to delete apps on a Mac, but not all of them work for every app. Here are several ways to uninstall or remove a macOS app. The post How to delete apps on a Mac, or uninstall them appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerFake Apple products worth $400,000 seized in California, Apple warns of state-sponsored hacking attempts, and genealogy companies mandate two-factor authentication after 23andMe breach. The post Checklist 351: 2FA, DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offs a…
Lees meerxAI just announced its ChatGPT competitor, Grok. But watch out—there are already fake xAI apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The post Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores appeared first on The Mac Sec…
Lees meerApple's new M3 processors bring speed bumps to the MacBook Pro and iMac. The post Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacBook Pro and iMac appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple has AirPods for everyone: classic earbuds, in-canal AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, and over-ear AirPods Max. The post What are the best Apple AirPods in 2023? appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThis week we go over recent new iphone scams, amazon embracing passkeys, and another apple security update. The post Checklist 349: iPhone Scams and Activating Passkeys appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerApple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay. The post The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, …
Lees meer23andMe has been compromised; millions of user records are being leaked, scams targeting younger generations, and hope for privacy advocates in California this week on the Checklist! The post Checklist 348: 23andMe and You and Everyone We Know appea…
Lees meerApple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's…
Lees meerSecureMac announces that Israel Torres has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder. The post Israel Torres Named CTO and Co-Founder of SecureMac appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerWith the newest macOS Sonoma update, a wide range of new macOS security & privacy features have been introduced. We'll dive into detail about each and how to set them up to help you stay secure. The post MacOS Sonoma Security & Privacy Guide appeare…
Lees meerThere are now three versions of Apple Pencil, all with different device compatibility and features. And Logitech's Crayon also lets you interact with your iPad using a pencil-like device. Here's everything you can do with these styluses. The post Ev…
Lees meerWe look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to p…
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