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Chain letter ransomware: how to hurt enemies

Would you send ransomware to your worst enemies? That is what the authors of this Windows malware invite you to do.

December 12, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Apple silently updates XProtect and MRT security protection

Today, Apple has again silently updated two sets of configuration data for the security protection built into macOS […]

November 18, 2016 Macs, Technology

Last Week on my Mac: Adobe and Canon in the firing line

It comes down to support: too much and too long, or too little. Striking the right balance is usually a matter of common sense.

October 23, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Never download a Flash installer from anywhere except its official site

Never allow a dialog to con you into downloading or updating Adobe Flash Player: you could end up with crapware or worse.

October 19, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

OverSight: watching out for those watching you

Some malware is downright sinister, even though the damage it does may not be particularly serious. For OS […]

October 7, 2016 Macs, Technology

Apple pushes out silent updates to XProtect and MRT

Apple pushed out silent updates to the hidden security protection built into Sierra and El Capitan on 1 […]

October 2, 2016 Macs, Technology

Apple pushes new set of ‘silent’ protection updates for Sierra

Apple has today pushed out five silent updates to the hidden security protection built into Sierra – and, […]

September 21, 2016 Macs, Technology

On the eve of Sierra: macOS security is now central

In the last three weeks, Apple has had to push out 6 sets of silent security updates. This is unprecedented and sets the goal for Sierra to be more secure.

September 19, 2016 Macs, Technology

Apple pushes silent protection updates

In the last day or so, Apple has pushed out three silent updates to the hidden security protection […]

September 17, 2016 Macs, Technology

New OS X malware: Mokes A, a powerful backdoor

Stefan Ortloff of Kaspersky Lab’s SecureList has just announced the discovery of new malware which affects OS X, […]

September 7, 2016 Macs, Technology

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