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.
Mac App Store apps are stealing user data
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.
New strain of Mac malware Proton found after two years
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.
New Mac cryptominer uses XMRig
New Mac cryptominer malware is using the XMRig library to mine Monero on infected Macs.