Beyond Malware – Detecting Hack Tools
Now that we’ve clarified the difference between the various types of malware and vulnerabilities, we’re going to talk about...
Security & Privacy
Google Closes Six Security Holes with Chrome Update
The Google team has updated its Chrome web browser to version 23.0.1271.97 for Mac and other operating systems, fixing...
Adobe Flash Player Update Resolves Three Flaws
Adobe has released new security updates for Adobe Flash Player, updating its software to version 11.5.502.136 for Mac OS...
Microsoft’s Shrinking Share is Sending Malware Elsewhere
There has been a lot of talk about how Microsoft’s market share has changed lately, especially since the introduction...
Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Computer
Once upon a time, most of us just used one computer. For most of us, that computer had just...
Mozilla Patches 16 Vulnerabilities with Firefox 17 Upgrade
The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 17 for Mac OS X 10.6 and later, with patches for six critical...
Opera Software Releases Opera 12.11, Fixes High Severity Flaw
Opera has released its latest web browser upgrade to version 12.11 for Mac OS X, fixing two vulnerabilities that...
Security Measures Aren’t 100% Effective, But That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Use Them
Seatbelts prevent fatalities in less than 80% of crashes, regardless of the type of crash. Toothbrushing, exercising, and eating...
Apple Updates XProtect Malware Definitions for Latest Imuler Variant
Apple has released an update to its XProtect.plist definitions file to provide Mac OS X with basic detection for the...
Microsoft Updates Office 2008 and 2011 for Excel Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has issued updates for Office 2008 and 2011 to fix some security issues. This important update fixes critical...