BlogA new iPhone is a ton of fun — but once you have your shiny new device up and running, you should also take a few minutes to configure it for security, privacy, and performance.
February 3, 2021 • 10 min read
AppleApple has just released macOS Big Sur 11.2 along with the related Security Update 2021-001 Catalina and Security Update 2021-001 Mojave.
February 2, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityThis week on the Checklist, iMore’s Stephen Warwick joins us to discuss all things Zoom.
January 28, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityApple has just released an important round of updates. The TL;DR is that the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates address vulnerabilities that are under active exploitation (according to reports). If you have a device running any of these operating systems, you should update immediately.
In the following article, we’ll give you some additional information about the security content of these updates:
iOS and iPadOS
Apple has just released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. The updates address two separate security issues.
First, the updates contain a fix for a kernel vulnerability. The “kernel” is …
January 27, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityMacs work great right out of the box, but unfortunately, that leads some users to skip over important setup steps — steps that can make them safer.
January 25, 2021 • 7 min read
AppleWe’ll look at various states of data, what we have to worry about, and what we can do to mitigate that worry. Plus – A followup to Apple flouting the firewall.
January 21, 2021 • 7 min read
AppleWhatsApp has been in the news a lot over the past week, with critics alleging that the popular Facebook-owned messaging app has become a threat to user privacy.
January 21, 2021 • 5 min read
BlogThe COVID-19 vaccines are here, but there have been serious issues with availability and distribution. Sadly, the bad guys are taking advantage of the situation — and of people’s anxieties — with new COVID-19 vaccine scams.
Here’s what to watch out for, and how to stay safe:
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SecurityWith a new year just underway, we thought we’d look back at five big Mac malware stories for 2020. We’ll talk about FinSpy, GravityRAT, XCSSET, ThiefQuest, and Shlayer.
January 14, 2021 • 7 min read
AppleAdobe Flash reached its end-of-life (EOL) on December 31, 2020, and as of January 12, 2021, any remaining Flash Player installations will be blocked from playing content.
January 11, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityIt’s the perfect time to make positive changes, so this week we’re bringing you two cybersecurity-themed New Year’s resolutions that will help keep you safe through 2021 and beyond.
January 7, 2021 • 11 min read
AppleWe’ll look back at 5 of the most significant Mac malware finds of 2020.
January 4, 2021 • 10 min read