New Mac Malware Knows When You’re Watching

New 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.

July 8, 2019 • 4 min read
Introducing MacScan 3.2 from SecureMac

Introducing 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…

June 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Support for MacScan 2 Has Ended

Support 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…

August 1, 2016 • 2 min read
SecureMac releases MacScan 2.9.5 with Increased Privacy Support

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
OSX/CoinThief Manual Identification and Removal Instructions

OSX/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…

February 9, 2014 • 4 min read
New Apple Mac Trojan Called OSX/CoinThief Discovered

New 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…

February 9, 2014 • 6 min read
Free 30-Day Trial of MacScan 2.9.2 from SecureMac

Free 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…

December 20, 2011 • 1 min read
Download, Tweet and Win with MacScan 2.9.1 Released

Download, 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
SecureMac releases MacScan 2.9 with Full Mac OS X 10.7 Support

SecureMac 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
MacScan 2.8 Now Available by SecureMac

MacScan 2.8 Now Available by SecureMac

SecureMac is pleased to announce MacScan 2.8, the latest version of its award-winning anti-spyware privacy and security software for Apple’s Mac OS X. This new version of MacScan enhances protection against the latest threats for Mac OS X, adding usability enhancements and bug fixes.

April 3, 2011 • 1 min read