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The Kaseya ransomware attack could affect over 1000 businesses worldwide.
July 5, 2021 • 4 min read •
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Is Mac malware evolving?
Mac malware is increasing in quantity, and many security researchers say it’s becoming more sophisticated as well. While some Mac users are still a bit blasé about the threats facing the platform, the last few weeks have provided two great examples of the evolution of…
What is Stalkerware?
We’ll tell you everything you need to know in order to understand what stalkerware is and how to avoid it.
Objective by the Sea 2.0
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.
New Linux Malware Appears, Infects Some Macs Along the Way
While the average user might think their operating system options only go so far as “PC or Mac”, the truth is that there are many more systems running behind the scenes which power a great deal of our digital infrastructure. Linux is one such system,…
February 14, 2019 • 3 min read •
Security Researcher Accidentally Stumbles on a Way for Malware to Click “OK” For you
August 20, 2018 • 3 min read •
The Checklist 75: Mix and Match
Spectres, Meltdowns, and an endless parade of patches — 2018’s already off to quite a start, and it can all be just a little overwhelming. This week, we’re pulling back to the bigger picture and reaching into the grab bag for a Mix & Match episode as we cover a slew of stories from this past month!
February 8, 2018 • 20 min read •
Recent Downloads from Eltima Software Were Infected with Malware
If you recently downloaded Elmedia Player or Folx—two Mac OS X programs from German-based developer Eltima Software—then your Mac may be infected with malware. According to a report from ZDNet, hackers recently managed to breach the Eltima Software servers. The hackers bundled Elmedia Player and…
October 30, 2017 • 3 min read •
Ransomware Attacks Target Apple Users Via iCloud
A recent rash of ransomware attacks has left some Apple users locked out of their Mac computers and iOS devices. The nature of the attacks led some users to wonder if Apple itself had suffered some kind of hack. The good news is that the…
October 27, 2017 • 3 min read •Compromised Download Server Infects Handbrake Users with Malware
People with an extensive DVD or Blu-Ray collection can enjoy a wide variety of media at home, but what happens when you want to take it with you? The simple solution is to “rip” your favorite DVDs to create digital media files you can play…
May 30, 2017 • 3 min read •Iranian Malware Targets User Passwords in the macOS Keychain
A brand-new type of malware affecting Macs is in the wild, and this time there are definite signs of development in conjunction with a foreign nation. Designed (albeit rather poorly) to look like a Flash update, this malware, dubbed MacDownloader, is a unsophisticaed attempt to…
February 17, 2017 • 2 min read •Newly-Discovered “Fruitfly” Backdoor Allows Remote Access to Macs
The latest item of Mac malware to be uncovered is actually not new at all; in fact, it may have been around for several years. Dubbed “Fruitfly” by Apple, this malware has some novel features. In particular, its function depends upon using both an outdated…
January 31, 2017 • 2 min read •SecureMac releases MacScan 2.9.5 with Increased Privacy Support
September 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 read •