Viruses, Worms, and Spyware—Oh My! A Look at Malware Terminology
The difference between malware and a virus, worm or spyware (or even vulnerabilities) can be confusing. Here's an in-depth...
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Prince Harming and Dark Jedi Sent Packing by Apple’s Latest OS X Update
Apple has released a firmware fix for vulnerable Macs and MacBooks, protecting against the Prince Harming and Dark Jedi...
A 30 Second Nap Could Be All a Hacker Needs to Rootkit Your Mac
A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered on older Mac computers, opening opportunities for hackers to meddle with the...
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Rootkits Defined: What They Are and How They Can Be Used Maliciously
If you’ve ever found yourself reading an article or watching a news segment on computer security, you’ve probably heard...