New Mac Ransomware-wiper-spyware ThiefQuest discovered – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 142
New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry...
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New Mac ransomware-spyware EvilQuest in the wild
On Monday, June 29, Intego began investigating new Mac malware spreading in the wild via BitTorrent. Although it has...
iCloud, Thunderbolt, WWDC, and North Korean malware – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 135
On this episode of the Intego Mac Podcast… The date for this year’s WWDC has been set (June...
How online ads can endanger your security
When online ad servers are compromised, they can serve malicious ads that can endanger your security.
Zero-days, hacked ad servers, and the iPad Magic Keyboard – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 132
Every day is zero day in the security world. Researchers have found some serious vulnerabilities in iOS that affect...
Cybercriminals are preying on coronavirus fears
Whenever there are global news headlines that generate a lot of public interest, especially stories that may cause panic,...
Why iOS Needs an Antivirus
iOS 13 marked a turning point in the evolution of Apple’s mobile operating system. In the early days of...
The history of Apple malware, with guest John McAfee – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 126
Malware has affected Apple computers since even before the release of the Macintosh. In fact, the very first computer...
Apple security in 2019: year in review
Computer security is constantly evolving, as new issues and vulnerabilities are discovered, as new software and devices are deployed,...
Mac malware on the rise again; several new threats found: Netwire, Mokes, LoudMiner, NewTab
Mac malware continues to increase in both quantity and variety. In addition to Intego’s discovery of new OSX/Linker and OSX/CrescentCore Mac...