Downfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may (or may not) be impacted; Apple has not made any statement about it. Here is what Mac users should know. The post Does the Downfal…
Lees meerHere are a half-dozen cool, hidden macOS features that will help you get the most out of your Mac. The post 6 Cool macOS Features You Probably Don’t Know About appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerSMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards. The post What is SMS? Ho…
Lees meerA banal Mac app to granularly adjust Light Mode and Dark Mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability may affect older Macs. And a lot of LinkedIn accounts have been hacked; we offer some sugges…
Lees meerUncover Intel-based Macs' 'Downfall' vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats. The post Checklist 339: Common Sense Security Steps appeared first on SecureMac.
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Lees meerA blogger recently claimed that NightOwl, a popular app, enlists Macs in a botnet. Apple seemed to agree that something was off, revoking the NightOwl code-signing certificate. But is the app really malware? Here is the full story. The post Did the …
Lees meerThe rise of tap-to-pay and chip-and-PIN hasn't rid the world of ATM card skimming criminals...
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Lees meer74 CVEs, and two "Exploitation Detected" advisories, which are nearly but not quite the same as 0-days. Also, two potential Teams treacheries that you really want to fix.
Lees meerFast, quiet, smooth, consistent and low impact... why true hacker-grade touch-typing might keep you more secure.
Lees meerIs there really a new Mac version of HVNC backdoor malware? And was it really discovered by ChatGPT on the Dark Web? Let us examine these claims and uncover the truth of the matter. The post Did ChatGPT find Mac malware on the Dark Web? Report of HV…
Lees meerRealst Stealer disguises itself as Mac video games, but it actually tries to steal your wallets and passwords. And it seems to be ready for macOS Sonoma. The post Mac stealer malware Realst disguises itself as video games, is macOS Sonoma-ready appe…
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Lees meerThis week, both Firefox and Chrome got security updates, addressing more than a dozen vulnerabilities each. Update your browsers now to stay protected. The post Firefox, Chrome each fix more than a dozen vulnerabilities appeared first on The Mac Sec…
Lees meerIt's a real vulnerability, but the data leakage rate can be as low as... let's just say that an IMAX-quality copy of the new "Oppenheimer" movie could take you 4 billion years to exfiltrate.
Lees meerNo zero-days, but some interesting patches with their very own "teachable moments".
Lees meerWhen is a ransomware attack a reportable matter? And how long have you got to decide?
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