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Mac users, update now! “Powerdir” flaw could allow attackers to spy on you

January 19, 2022 admin 0 Comments apple, black hat usa 2021, csaba fitzl, cve-2021-30970, Mac, MacOS, powerdir, TCC, tcc bypass, transparency consent and control, wojciech reguła

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:44:10 +0000

Patch now, if you haven’t already, before voyeurs take advantage of Powerdir, a new bypass that removes your privacy.

Categories: Mac

Tags: Apple Black Hat USA 2021 Csaba Fitzl CVE-2021-30970 macOS Powerdir TCC TCC bypass Transparency Consent and Control Wojciech Reguła

Microsoft Security

New macOS vulnerability, “powerdir,” could lead to unauthorized user data access

January 10, 2022 admin cybersecurity, MacOS, Microsoft security intelligence, poc, TCC, Vulnerability

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

A new macOS vulnerability, “powerdir,” could allow an attacker to bypass the operating system’s TCC technology and gain unauthorized access to a user’s protected data. We shared our findings with Apple through Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) and Apple released a fix.

The post New macOS vulnerability, “powerdir,” could lead to unauthorized user data access appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Kaspersky Security

The 10 best authenticators for Android, iOS, Windows and macOS | Kaspersky official blog

January 7, 2022 admin 2fa, Android, authenticators, iOS, linux, MacOS, Tips, two-factor authentication, windows

Credit to Author: Alex Drozhzhin| Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:39:41 +0000

Apps to replace Google Authenticator: We review the 10 best authenticator apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

ComputerWorld Independent

How Apple's iCloud Private Relay supports enterprise VPN

December 23, 2021 admin apple, Browsers, iOS, MacOS, Security

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:22:00 -0800

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service gives users privacy, security, and convenience. It is best seen as a limited form of virtual private network (VPN) that protects a user’s Safari browsing activity from prying eyes. But, is it compatible with your enterprise’s existing VPN systems?

(TL;DR: Yes).

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ComputerWorld Independent

Privacy-centric DuckDuckGo to release Mac desktop browser

December 23, 2021 admin Android, apple, Browsers, Data Privacy, google, iOS, MacOS, privacy

Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2021 04:11:00 -0800

Popular, privacy-centered search engine DuckDuckGo plans to launch a desktop browser for macOS laptops and desktops.

The browser is designed from the ground up to maintain privacy; that means it will not collect information about users and will not install cookies or tracking codes on devices. The company also claims it can block “hidden trackers” before they load.

DuckDuckGo’s search engine is already available as a download for mobile devices. In 2019, DuckDuckGo added Apple Maps support and has since added other improvements to how it works on Apple devices.

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MalwareBytes Security

Why Macs are the best, according to Mac expert Thomas Reed: Lock and Code S02E23

December 6, 2021 admin apple, iOS, lock and code, lock and code podcast, Mac, Mac OS, Mac security, macintosh, MacOS, Patch Tuesday, podcast

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:14:27 +0000

On Lock and Code this week, we talk to a Mac security expert about why Macs are clearly the best… or are they?

Categories: Podcast

Tags: Apple iOS lock and code lock and code podcast mac Mac OS Mac security Macintosh macOS patch tuesday podcast

ComputerWorld Independent

How to use FileVault to protect business data on Macs

December 2, 2021 admin apple, computers and peripherals, MacOS, Security

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:25:00 -0800

If you run a business on Macs (and many companies do) then you should become familiar with FileVault, the disk encryption system that’s built into macOS. When used properly, it makes it extremely hard for any malicious person to access your company’s confidential data in the event your Mac is lost or stolen.

What’s the problem FileVault tries to solve?

Most businesses possess various forms of sensitive data. This might include corporate or supplier data, confidential order books, financial records, contact names and addresses, and more. That information has business value, but if compromised could also place you, your employees, or your customers at risk. In many industries, protection of such information is mandatory and legally required.

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ComputerWorld Independent

Apple pulls no punches in lawsuit against 'amoral' NSO Group

November 24, 2021 admin apple, iPhone, MacOS, Mobile, Security, small and medium business

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:51:00 -0800

Apple has punched back against the “amoral” surveillance as a service industry of smartphone snoopers, filing suit against the NSO Group and its owner, Q Cyber Technologies, and taking steps to further secure digital lives.

Why this should matter to your business

Israeli firm NSO Group is a spyware firm that provides surveillance services to governments. It effectively privatizes state-sponsored snooping and enables even the most repressive government to outsource such tasks. It has been widely reported that software from NSO Group was used to target family members of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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