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Safari users: Where did your extensions go?

September 25, 2018 admin apple, extensions, how to, Mac, MacOS, safari, safari 12, Security world, Technology, WWDC

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Safari has begun blocking legacy extensions installed from outside the Extensions Gallery. Unfortunately, implementation of this policy has been abrupt, with little explanation for users on why their extensions are being yanked. Let’s look at how Apple’s new policy and how its application impacts security.

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Mac App Store apps are stealing user data

September 7, 2018 admin Adware Doctor, Adware Medic, App Store, apple, Dr. Antivirus, Mac, Mac App Store, MacOS, Malwarebytes for Mac, Mobile, PUP, RAR file, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:08:24 +0000

There are several apps in the Mac App Store that are collecting data about users that they should not be collecting. Here’s what you need to know.

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New strain of Mac malware Proton found after two years

July 24, 2018 admin apple, Calisto, Mac, Proton malware, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0000

A new variant of the Mac malware Proton, which was rampant on macOS last year, has been found dating back to at least two years ago. Learn how this could still affect your Mac today.

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Your Mac Does Not Turn On: How to fix

June 28, 2018 admin Consumer, Mac, Security

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:06:27 +0000

If you are using your Mac every day with no issues, then that’s great. However, sometimes, like all computers, the Mac also does not respond to pressing the power button. If this happens, and you have no idea what to do, then it can lead to a lot of frustration. There could be several reasons…

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Is My Mac Secure from Malware and Viruses?

June 18, 2018 admin Anti-phishing, Consumer, Mac, MacOS, malware, Meltdown/Spectre, Plug-ins, Sandboxing

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:29:25 +0000

Do you own a Mac? If so, you might have the common perception that they’re more secure from internet threats than Windows PCs. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. The truth is that Macs have historically not been targeted by hackers as frequently as Windows systems, simply because there were fewer to attack, so it didn’t…

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New Mac cryptominer uses XMRig

May 22, 2018 admin apple, cryptominer, cryptomining, Mac, Mac cryptominer, Threat analysis, XMRig

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000

New Mac cryptominer malware is using the XMRig library to mine Monero on infected Macs.

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Seven security tips for staying safe on an iPhone

May 16, 2018 admin 101, apple, iOS, iPhone, iphone security, Mac, mobile phone security

Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000

iPhones have a reputation for being incredibly secure. However, using an iPhone is not an automatic guarantee of invulnerability. These seven tips will help make sure your iPhone is the digital fortress it was meant to be.

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Dr. Cleaner Review 2018: Is it the Best Mac Cleanup App?

May 15, 2018 admin Best Mac Cleanup App, Consumer, Disk Cleaning, Dr. Cleaner, Mac, Memory Optimization

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 18:26:47 +0000

“Why choose Dr. Cleaner?” This is a common question that many people want to ask as there were too many cleanup apps for the Mac and many don’t know which one is the best one or safe to use. However, do not simply believe that there are no viruses or adware found on the macOS….

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