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SecuritySecureMac has released MacScan 2.9 the latest in malware protection and security for Mac OS X offering full support for OS X 10.7 (Lion). MacScan 2.9 is available for purchase directly from the MacScan Site or within the application, users may evaluate MacScan for free for 30-days. Existing MacScan users can upgrade at no charge.
August 1, 2011 • 2 min read
SecurityAmid growing concern about foreign interference in the November elections, military hackers at the United States Cyber Command have started attacking the Trickbot botnet. In this short article, we’ll tell you what’s happening and why it matters for the elections.
What is the Trickbot botnet?
Trickbot is botnet malware: malware that can be used to create networks of infected computers and then coordinate their activity. Originally a banking Trojan, the malware has evolved over the past several years and can now be used to spread ransomware and other forms of malware. It …
October 12, 2020 • 4 min read
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Virex has been a leader in Anti-Virus solutions for the MacOS. This is the first beta for Mac OS X and only contains the command line scanner, we are assured in the near future we will see the familiar Virex interface.
Because this is a early beta there is no charge for this product. This Beta has been designed to run only on the Released version of OSX. It is not recommend running this product on previous releases of OS X, including the Public Beta of OSX, as this product uses …
June 2, 2001 • 1 min read
SecurityThe theft of smartphones is a large problem, especially with high-value items like iPhones. Whether a thief takes a phone to use or to resell, they’ll need to wipe the device first. Normally, the iPhone passcode and access control restrictions prevent that from happening. Meanwhile, a user can activate Find My iPhone to uncover its location or remotely wipe a device—a useful anti-theft mechanism, as it renders the phone useless to a thief intent on stealing your private information.
However, a freshly discovered bug in iOS versions 10.1 …
June 6, 2017 • 2 min read