MacScanSecureMac Releases MacScan 3.3
Cybersecurity firm SecureMac has released the latest version of its macOS malware detection and removal tool: MacScan 3.3.
March 19, 2020 • 2 min read
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AppleNew Mac Malware Knows When You’re Watching
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.
MacScanIntroducing MacScan 3.2 from SecureMac
New 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 change for Safari users concerned about privacy.
We’ve seen some seriously disturbing cybersecurity news of late, from entire cities crippled by ransomware to 12-year-olds on dating apps. And unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much good news on the macOS front. At a recent Mac …
MacScanSecureMac Continues Pushing Mac Security Forward with Release of MacScan 3.1
Las Vegas, Nevada — With malware making headlines nearly every week, users everywhere wonder how to keep their computers safe. Today, SecureMac released the latest version of its flagship security software, MacScan 3.1. Since its initial release over a year ago, MacScan 3 has led the way with user-friendly and intuitive anti-malware protection. Its original support for OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) through OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) has since been expanded to include the latest version of macOS 10.12 (Sierra). With last year’s emergence of the KeRanger ransomware …
MacScanSecureMac Study Reveals Startling Internet Security Concerns Among Mac Users
Las Vegas, NV, August 16, 2016 – SecureMac, one of the key contributors in the Mac security world, today announced the results of a recent customer survey in which respondents answered questions regarding the security associated with their Mac as well as their experience with MacScan software. The survey received more than 500 responses from existing MacScan software users.
Of the customers surveyed, 72% own two or more Macs and 94% own two or more Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.). Further, 79% of customers have been Mac users for over …
August 16, 2016 • 3 min read
MacScanSupport for MacScan 2 Has Ended
Effective August 1, 2016, support for MacScan 2 software has officially ended.
This means that SecureMac is no longer providing technical support or malware definition, tracking cookie blacklist, or program updates for MacScan 2. We have been strongly encouraging existing users of MacScan 2 to consider upgrading to MacScan 3 for ongoing protection.
The five-star ratings and feedback MacScan 3 has generated from the thousands of customers who have already upgraded has been incredibly positive. Most users share the same sentiment that the new software is easier-to-use, extremely fast …
August 1, 2016 • 2 min read
MacScanSecureMac Launches Affiliate Program for Popular Mac Privacy and Anti-Malware Software
Las Vegas, NV, June 28, 2016 – SecureMac, one of the key contributors in the Mac security world, today announced the launch of its Affiliate Partner Program in conjunction with FastSpring. The new program allows qualified affiliates the opportunity to partner with SecureMac and earn generous affiliate commissions on sales of its award-winning products, PrivacyScan and MacScan 3, sold through SecureMac.com including the single and family pack options. The FastSpring affiliate program is powered by Impact Radius and is easy to join and incredibly simple to implement and manage.
June 28, 2016 • 2 min read
MacScanSecureMac Launches MacScan 3, Giving Its Flagship Mac Anti-Malware Software a Complete Makeover
Designed exclusively for Mac OS X, and including full support for Apple’s latest release of OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), MacScan 3 provides protection against the continued growth of malware by offering advanced detection and removal of security and privacy threats.
SecureMac, the leader in security solutions for OS X, today introduced MacScan 3, the next generation of its flagship anti-malware software for Mac users. MacScan 3 offers an all-new approach to the way we protect against security and privacy threats, including a streamlined user experience, new features, and major improvements …
January 13, 2016 • 4 min read
MacScanSecureMac 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 for Mac OS X, adding enhancements to the interface, bug fixes and improved web cleaning for the most recent versions of Safari, Chrome and Firefox. Additionally, MacScan 2.9.5 includes the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist.
MacScan 2.9.5 is available for download …
September 14, 2015 • 2 min read
MacScanOSX/CoinThief Manual Identification and Removal Instructions
Updated: February 12, 2014
OSX/CoinThief has been distributed under four different names so far: BitVanity, StealthBit, Bitcoin Ticker TTM, and Litecoin Ticker.
BitVanity and StealthBit were distributed on Github, while Bitcoin Ticker TTM and Litecoin Ticker were distributed on Download.com and MacUpdate.com. Both app names appear to have been taken from legitimate apps in the Mac App Store. The malicious payload was not found in Mac App Store copies of these apps.
When run, the malware installs a browser extension in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, which will appear in those apps as "Pop-Up …
February 9, 2014 • 4 min read
MacScanNew Apple Mac Trojan Called OSX/CoinThief Discovered
Malware: OSX/CoinThief.A
Date Discovered: February 9th, 2014
Updated: February 13, 2014
Added: Feb 13th 2014: Wednesday evening, Apple updated XProtect to defend against the two known variants of OSX/CoinThief.
SecureMac has more information on how the CoinThief malware is initially installed on infected systems, with steps it takes to disguise its behavior:
The malware is taking the place of the main binary in the trojanized versions of Bitcoin Ticker TTM and Litecoin Ticker, and is set up to run as an agent with a setting for LSUIElement in the Info.plist file. This makes it so …
February 9, 2014 • 6 min read
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10.8 Mountain LionMacScan 2.9.4 Security & Privacy Adds Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Support
August 10, 2012 – Las Vegas, Nevada – SecureMac releases MacScan 2.9.4 offering full Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) support as well as interface updates and enhanced support for both Firefox and SeaMonkey web browsers. The latest version also adds the latest definitions to protect against the malware affecting Mac OS X and has been featured in the August 2012 issue of Macworld as “Hot Stuff — What We’re Raving about This Month.”
MacScan 2.9.4 is immediately available for download to try for 30 days or purchase for $39.99. …
August 10, 2012 • 2 min read
MacScanFree 30-Day Trial of MacScan 2.9.2 from SecureMac
SecureMac is celebrating the release of MacScan 2.9.2 and offering users a free 30-day trial to audit their computer’s security for malware and privacy threats. The latest version adds additional browser support, scheduler bug fixes, interface changes and the latest definitions to protect against the malware affecting Mac OS X. Download MacScan Now
December 20, 2011 • 1 min read
MacScanDownload, Tweet and Win with MacScan 2.9.1 Released
SecureMac is celebrating the release of MacScan 2.9.1, the latest version of it’s award-winning anti-malware privacy and security software for Mac OS X. The Download, Tweet and Win! Campaign allows Mac users the opportunity to download MacScan and audit their computer for security threats and privacy issues such as tracking cookies and tweet their results for a chance to win great prizes such as a MacBook Air, MacScan licenses and gift cards to favorite retailers.
The contest is now over. Thank you to everyone who participated!
September 30, 2011 • 2 min read
10.7 LionSecureMac releases MacScan 2.9 with Full Mac OS X 10.7 Support
SecureMac has released MacScan 2.9 the latest in malware protection and security for Mac OS X offering full support for OS X 10.7 (Lion). MacScan 2.9 is available for purchase directly from the MacScan Site or within the application, users may evaluate MacScan for free for 30-days. Existing MacScan users can upgrade at no charge.
August 1, 2011 • 2 min read