Apple releases mystery security updates for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
On Monday, Apple released secretive security updates for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina. Strangely, Apple did not provide...
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Apple AirTags: The Complete Guide to How They Work, What to Track with Them, and More
Here's everything you need to know about AirTags: how to use them, what to track, how efficient the tracking...
Bad Breakup? How To Stop Sharing Data with Your Ex on iPhone and iPad
After a breakup, there are a lot of things you need to stop sharing to ensure your privacy.
Apple fixes active zero-day vuln with macOS 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3
On Thursday, Apple released security updates for macOS Monterey, iOS, iPadOS, and Safari to fix an actively exploited WebKit...
DazzleSpy Mac Malware Used in Targeted Attacks
DazzleSpy is the latest Mac malware to make headlines. Intriguingly, it has the hallmarks of a state-sponsored, cyber-espionage campaign....
SysJoker: Cross-Platform Backdoor Malware for Mac, Windows, and Linux
SysJoker is one of the most recently discovered Mac malware families. But SysJoker is not just Mac malware—it’s cross-platform...
Highlights of Recent Mac Malware: OSX/WizardUpdate and OSX/Bundlore
Mac malware researchers constantly encounter new malware samples and variants. In recent weeks, two notable malware families introduced new...
Reflecting on Apple’s Smart Home Ecosystem for Smart Home Day
November 3 is Smart Home Day, a day to ponder about the “smart” devices and technologies that simplify modern...
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Apple's practices regarding security updates are frustrating and perplexing, and may endanger users.
How to Prepare Your Mac to Upgrade to macOS Monterey: the Ultimate Guide
Apple has announced macOS Monterey. Here's how to prepare to upgrade to the latest Mac operating system.