Security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh has discovered a major vulnerability in the popular Zoom video conferencing app that could allow malicious actors to turn on your Mac’s camera without your permission.
July 10, 2019 • 4 min read
Security researchers at Intego have discovered a new form of Mac malware—one that shows some surprisingly sneaky behaviour aimed at evading detection by antivirus software and human malware hunters alike.
July 8, 2019 • 4 min read
This week, we’re going to the movies! It’s our special summer security blockbusters edition of The Checklist, where we take a fun and whimsical look at some of the big technical concerns that pop up in our favorite movies and how they can relate to some real-life issues, too.
July 5, 2019 • 1 min read
Among the most fundamental security features on Macs, Gatekeeper is near the top of the list. A first line of defense against malicious software, Gatekeeper’s job is to verify code signatures, which ensures that the software you’re running is genuine and hasn’t been tampered with…
July 3, 2019 • 3 min read
On this week’s episode: Samsung takes heat for advising SmartTV security, La Liga: Revisited, and An app hears taps and guesses passwords.
June 27, 2019 • 9 min read
On this week’s episode: A four-year security breach at Checkers and Rally’s, Microsoft suggests killing off killing off passwords, and Apple leaves room to peek into MDM deployments
June 13, 2019 • 9 min readNew version improves privacy in Safari, offers significant UI/UX upgrades Las Vegas, Nevada — SecureMac is pleased to announce the latest version of its award-winning security software for macOS: MacScan 3.2. This release offers some significant improvements, including UI/UX enhancements as well as a big…
June 13, 2019 • 4 min readDo you rely on an Apple AirPort for your home Wi-Fi needs, or an AirPort Time Capsule to keep your Mac always backed up? If so, you’ll want to make sure you’ve updated your device to the latest version. On May 30th, Apple released a…
June 10, 2019 • 2 min read
This week, we aren’t tackling an organized list as such — more like a rundown of a ton of events in a free-ranging discussion! We’re talking about WWDC, of course, the Worldwide Developers Conference Apple hosted this week. It’s an annual event where Apple often…
June 7, 2019 • 9 min read
On Monday morning, Apple’s 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off in San Jose. As is tradition, WWDC began with a keynote presentation from Apple highlighting long-awaited updates, important announcements, and a vision of the road ahead. Here’s our roundup of the biggest news from the…
June 4, 2019 • 8 min read
Tthis weekend the glamourous Mediterranean enclave was all about Mac security, as it played host to the Objective by the Sea 2.0 conference. Billed as the world’s only conference dedicated to macOS and iOS security, OBTS is a two-day gathering of researchers and developers from around the globe.
June 4, 2019 • 8 min readFollowing on the heels of Apple’s most recent raft of updates, which included macOS Mojave 10.14.5, the company has released another smaller update targeting specific MacBook Pro users. Apple suggests that all macOS users download and install the new supplemental update in order to take…
May 31, 2019 • 2 min read
On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: Apps are talking in your sleep, A case against tracking software for kids, A followup on ZombieLoad, and Automatic updates and. FileVault. Is your phone talking behind your back? It might seem like an odd question, but the answer might…
May 30, 2019 • 11 min read
We mention two-factor authentication quite a bit, but it’s been a while since we took a close look. On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: Different types of authentication, What kinds of accounts should employ it, and August tells a 2FA tale.
May 23, 2019 • 9 min readThe newest array of updates from Apple has arrived, with an array of updates for a variety of products addressing numerous security concerns, some of them serious. While these updates, particularly iOS 12.3, also add several new and exciting features that are sure to please…
May 20, 2019 • 2 min read
A tricky class of vulnerability rises from the grave to trouble us again, one of the world’s most popular communications apps turns out to have a glaring flaw in its code that requires an immediate update to fix, and it’s time again to update your…
May 16, 2019 • 9 min read
On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: Security breach on pump four, A U.S. city under cyber siege, and Keeping 12-year-olds off of dating apps.
May 10, 2019 • 11 min read
On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: Free viewing, plus bonus malware, 80 million households exposed, Is Facebook ACTUALLY working on user privacy?
May 2, 2019 • 10 min read
On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac, we talk over the digital facts of life with mom and dad. Our topics include: Ellen Degeneres is NOT giving things away on Facebook, How to share your wifi network (and why you may not want to) & Password safety: Because we keep being unsafe with our passwords
April 25, 2019 • 11 min read