Computer Security News, Advisories, Blog and Reviews for Everything Apple & Mac Security OS X Archives - Page 3 of 27 - SecureMac

Computer security news. Just for Macs.

Get the latest computer security news for Macs and be the first to be informed about critical updates. Industry news, security events and all you need right at your fingertips. Malware threats change daily, so keep up to date on the latest developments to help ensure your privacy and protection. You can never be too safe.

SecureMac Releases MacScan 3.3

SecureMac Releases MacScan 3.3

New version enhances user protection; includes security patchLAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 19, 2020) — Cybersecurity firm SecureMac has released the latest...

Objective by the Sea 3.0

Objective by the Sea 3.0

The world’s only Mac and iOS security conference returned home to Maui last week, with some of the best minds in Apple security research coming together for...

What Is SIM Swapping?

SIM swapping is a serious cybersecurity threat — and it’s on the rise, affecting everyone from ordinary people to tech titans like Twitter CEO Jack...

Checklist 177: The Coronavirus Checklist

This Checklist is all about Covid-19, the severe new form of coronavirus which has recently reached pandemic status. We’ll cover several safety issues...

Sarah Edwards on digital forensic analysis

Sarah Edwards on digital forensic analysis

Sarah Edwards is a digital forensic analyst whose area of specialization is Mac and iOS forensics. She works as a Senior Digital Forensics Researcher for...

Are Adware and PUPs Really Harmless?

New research has found that Mac malware threats are becoming more prevalent than their Windows counterparts. But there is one important qualification: The...

11 Ways to Make Remote Work Safer

As the Covid-19 virus continues to spread, more companies will consider remote work as a way to keep their teams healthy and safe. But for many businesses,...

Checklist 176: Cloudiness Around Clearview AI

This week on the Checklist, we’ll take a closer look at a facial recognition company that’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Checklist 176 is...

What is Stalkerware?

You may have heard about “stalkerware”, an insidious threat to digital privacy that all too often comes from the people closest to us. In this article,...

Security researcher Phil Stokes on the state of Mac malware

Security researcher Phil Stokes on the state of Mac malware

Phil Stokes is a malware researcher and technical writer for SentinelOne, an emerging powerhouse in the world of enterprise cybersecurity. He is also an...

The Checklist 175: Certified Good for a Limited Time

February 27, 2020

On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Apple’s moves to improve web security. We’ll look at what Google is doing to make downloads safer. And last...

Is Mac malware really outpacing Windows malware?

February 21, 2020

Earlier this month, security researchers at Malwarebytes released a bombshell report which claimed that Mac malware threats were outpacing Windows threats for...

Checklist 174: Building a Safer Nest

February 20, 2020

This week on the Checklist, we'll start off with a big list of tips to keep your iPhone safe and happy … and then we’ll take a new look at Google’s Nest...

7 Cybersecurity Tips for E-Filing Taxes in 2020

February 19, 2020

With the April 15 tax filing deadline just weeks away, millions of U.S. taxpayers are getting ready to electronically file their tax returns. But electronic...

4 Tax Scams to Avoid in 2020

February 18, 2020

For U.S. residents, the annual April 15 tax filing deadline is fast approaching. Unfortunately, every year around this time, fraudsters attempt to take...

What is Doxware?

February 17, 2020

Ransomware is a major security threat which affects individuals, businesses, and governments. Over the past few years, researchers have noticed an increase in...

Checklist 173: Are you smarter than the average startup?

February 13, 2020

On this week's Checklist, we'll talk about the malware that’s infected millions of Macs worldwide, a social media service with data privacy issues, and the...

3 Common Valentine’s Day scams (and how to avoid them)

February 10, 2020

It’s almost Valentine’s Day … but Cupid isn’t the only one looking for targets. Every year, hackers and scammers take advantage of people’s emotions...

The SecureMac Interview: Voatz on mobile voting

February 9, 2020

Voatz is a privately-owned mobile voting platform backed by blockchain technology. The company began somewhat spontaneously — founder Nimit Sawhney built...

Best of the Checklist: February 6th, 2020

February 6, 2020

The Checklist is taking a brief hiatus, but will return next week with a new show. In the meantime, check out these Checklists from the archives — specially...

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 27 Next »

Join our mailing list for the latest security news and deals