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Will macOS protect you from ransomware like ThiefQuest?

Apple has updated XProtect so that it can detect the latest malware, ThiefQuest. Who will it benefit, though?

July 8, 2020 Macs, Technology

Protecting yourself against malware

Use the most recent macOS possible, don’t disable protection, beware of links, if you have to live dangerously, use a VM, and remove Flash now. Practical tips for all.

July 4, 2020 Macs, Technology

Should Mac users worry about ransomware?

What are the risks of ransomware on the Mac at the moment? What protection is there from it?

March 5, 2020 Macs, Technology

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

TaskExplorer 1.5.0 – an essential update for every Mac user

An essential tool updated and improved. If you don’t have it, download it now; if you already use it, an essential update.

December 12, 2016 Macs, Technology

What malware does XProtect you against?

An analysis of the malware which XProtect currently should protect your Mac from.

July 25, 2016 Macs, Technology

No fear of ransomware

Objective-See releases a new tool to detect ransomware.

April 21, 2016 General, Macs, Technology

Sunday scare: had I been hit by ransomware?

I went to close an enlarged view of a painting, and a Macintalk-like robot voice announced that my Mac was compromised.

April 18, 2016 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Troubles on the BitTorrents

I would hope – with the many security issues surrounding them – that you do not use BitTorrent […]

March 7, 2016 Macs, Technology

The Independent newspaper blog may have ransomware attached

If you have visited the blog section of The Independent newspaper’s website in the last few weeks, you […]

December 9, 2015 General, Macs, Technology
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