Macs are sleek and slick computers that can run well for years after you take them out of the box. Like all other computers, though, your Mac is not immune to slowdowns, bugs, and other problems, and it’s up to you to keep your machine…
November 6, 2015 • 7 min readNote: This page refers to older versions of Keychain. We have an updated (2021) article about iCloud Keychain features. Even if you don’t use it, you probably already know that the basic purpose of your Mac’s Keychain software is password management. iCloud Keychain is meant…
October 27, 2015 • 5 min readAs computer lingo has evolved over time, the true definition of a “computer virus” has been somewhat lost. Indeed, these days, the term “computer virus” is perhaps most often used as a catch-all for all types of malware—from worms to Trojan Horses to keyloggers and…
October 26, 2015 • 4 min readA Trojan Horse, in the computer world, is a potentially devastating type of malware that disguises itself as something desirable in order to be installed or downloaded onto a computer system. Once the Trojan program has been installed, it goes to work with its true…
October 26, 2015 • 5 min readThe makers of MacScan, a popular malware scanner for Mac OS X machines, maintain a list on their website of the different types of Mac malware that their program helps to protect against. The list, in addition to providing a compelling argument for why to…
October 26, 2015 • 3 min readThe most threatening aspect of computer worms as a type of malware is that they are self-replicating. Where viruses sometimes need to hook up to a specific type of computer program or be actively controlled by a hacker in order to work, worms are so…
October 26, 2015 • 4 min readIf your Mac seems to be getting hit with a ton of pop ups and extra advertisements as of late, there’s a good chance you are dealing with something we like to call “adware.” The good thing about adware is that it isn’t as inherently…
October 26, 2015 • 4 min readLas Vegas, Nevada – SecureMac is proud to announce the new release of PrivacyScan 1.8, offering privacy protection for Mac users. The latest version of the critically acclaimed personal privacy application is designed specifically for Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, updating features to securely…
October 7, 2015 • 2 min readSeptember 14, 2015 – Las Vegas, Nevada – SecureMac is pleased to announce MacScan 2.9.5, the latest update to its award-winning anti-malware privacy and security software, with additional privacy support for supported Internet apps. This new version of MacScan enhances protection against the latest threats…
September 14, 2015 • 2 min readAdded support for OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Fixed a bug where MacScan could sometimes delete all cookies instead of just tracking cookies for Firefox and SeaMonkey in some situations Updated eSellerate engine for improved compatibility with OS X 10.7 and OS X 10.8 User…
August 31, 2015 • 1 min readUnlike the firewall settings in Windows, the built-in firewall for Mac OS X is not enabled by default. If you’ve recently purchased a new Mac computer, then you will have to go in and turn on the firewall manually if you want that protection. The…
August 15, 2015 • 5 min read
It goes without saying that the sleek, lightweight, and attractive design of the iPhones makes it an ideal smartphone choice for many. Unfortunately, those characteristics also make Apple’s flagship device both easy to lose and a target for theft. The small, light, and slippery design…
August 13, 2015 • 5 min readIf you by chance haven’t updated to Mac OS X 10.10 just yet (e.g., the Yosemite operating system update that first became available last October), then you may want to hold off. According to a recent blog post by cyber security researcher Stefan Esser, Apple…
August 12, 2015 • 5 min readSecurity Advisory update issued: 05/08/2015 MacKeeper has posted an advisory on their blog detailing the security issue and the steps they have taken in response. A new version of MacKeeper has been released to address the vulnerability, and MacKeeper users should update to the latest…
May 7, 2015 • 4 min readAnyone who’s used a Mac for any length of time knows that comfy, secure feeling you get when logging into OS X. It’s great. And best of all, it’s malware-free. Right? Well, not exactly…
March 5, 2015 • 1 min readMacScan User Guide About MacScan Installing MacScan Reinstalling MacScan Purchasing MacScan Registering MacScan Updating MacScan MacScan Setup MacScan Setup Assistant: Welcome MacScan Setup Assistant: Automatic Cookie Cleaning MacScan Setup Assistant: Notifications and Tips MacScan Setup Assistant: Help Improve MacScan MacScan Setup Assistant: Malware Scan Engine…
December 11, 2014 • 1 min readPrivacyScan User Guide About PrivacyScan Installing PrivacyScan Reinstalling PrivacyScan Purchasing PrivacyScan Registering PrivacyScan Updating PrivacyScan PrivacyScan Setup PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Welcome PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: File Cleaning PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Program Settings PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Individual App Settings PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Setup Complete PrivacyScan Preferences PrivacyScan…
December 11, 2014 • 16 min readSecureMac has released a new version of their award winning PrivacyScan app, adding full privacy features and support for Apple’s new operating system Yosemite. It is available for download immediately from the Mac App Store and has a demo available at http://privacyscan.securemac.com/. SecureMac has released…
October 29, 2014 • 3 min readIt’s often easy to overlook the importance of online security, but when you consider the cost of cybercrime is estimated between $24 billion and $120 billion each year in the US alone, it really puts things into perspective. The National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is…
October 24, 2014 • 4 min read