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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

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect which may detect ThiefQuest

Apple has pushed an update overnight, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

July 7, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

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

SilentKnight and LockRattler updated

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Aim to fix longstanding failure to change version numbers after installing updates, and support Big Sur.

July 1, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect

Apple has pushed an update today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

June 29, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

APFS changes in Big Sur: how Time Machine backs up to APFS, and more

APFS adds 6 volume roles, including one which supports Time Machine backups. And per-file encryption is coming.

June 29, 2020 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to MRT

Apple has pushed a single update overnight, to its malware removal tool MRT, bringing it to version 1.63, […]

June 26, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Big Sur’s Signed System Volume: added security protection

From SIP to a protected read-only System volume, macOS 11 takes system protection a big step further with cryptographic verification.

June 25, 2020 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and MRT

Apple has pushed two updates today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

June 11, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Public health, private data

What are the options now for managing Covid-19 infection? Shouldn’t we protect the privacy of data above all else?

June 3, 2020 General, Life, Macs, Technology

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