Unprecedented new iPhone malware discovered
Google announced late last night that hacked websites have been used to drop iPhone malware on unsuspecting users over a two-year period. Thomas Reed investigates.
A week in security (July 8 – 14)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 8–14, including secure data sending, federal data privacy law, the Soft Cell attack, and more.
New Mac cryptominer Malwarebytes detects as Bird Miner runs by emulating Linux
A new Mac cryptominer we call Bird Miner was found on pirated music production software that interestingly runs via Linux. Learn how this unique malware attempts, and ultimately fails, at using stealth techniques.
How does macOS protect against malware?
Mac users often are told that “Macs don’t get viruses.” This is not really true, of course. Macs can and do get infected. However, it is true that macOS provides some basic protection against malware. This protection can be quite effective in some ways, but, unfortunately, quite ineffective in others. Let’s take a look at…
Apple’s FaceTime privacy bug allowed possible spying
A new bug in Apple’s FaceTime app that allowed for possible spying has the Internet in an uproar. Do Apple users need to disable FaceTime immediately? Mac expert Thomas Reed swoops in as the voice of reason.
Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
Whoever invented browser push notifications must have been able to guess they would be abused for advertising. This post explains what they are and how to disable them.
Mac malware combines EmPyre backdoor and XMRig miner
New Mac malware is using the EmPyre backdoor and the XMRig cryptominer to drain processor power—and possibly worse.
Mac cryptocurrency ticker app installs backdoors
A Mac application named CoinTicker has been found installing two different backdoors, capable of keylogging, data theft, execution of arbitrary commands, and more.
Mac malware intercepts encrypted web traffic for ad injection
New Mac malware has been found that intercepts encrypted traffic for the purpose of injecting ads into web pages. But could this adware be used for more devious purposes in the future?
Safari users: Where did your extensions go?
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.
