MacScanLas 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 •
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Press ReleaseLas 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 wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In this latest release, PrivacyScan is optimized for Apple’s latest operating system offering up-to-date cleaning protection for the latest apps.
“Apple is increasingly becoming a target for hackers. The idea that an operating system …
October 7, 2015 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac 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 a new version of their award winning privacy app, PrivacyScan 1.7. The latest version of the personal privacy application is optimized to work with Apple’s latest operating system Yosemite, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In …
October 29, 2014 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac has released PrivacyScan 1.6, the latest in privacy protection for Macs. It is available for download immediately from the Mac App Store and has a demo available at SecureMac.com.
SecureMac has released a new version of their award winning privacy app, PrivacyScan 1.6. The latest version of the personal privacy application is designed specifically for Mac OS X, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In this latest release, PrivacyScan adds improved compatibility with future versions of Mac OS X and …
September 11, 2014 •
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MacScanMalware: 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 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac has released PrivacyScan 1.5, offering privacy protection for Mac users. The latest version of the critically acclaimed personal privacy application is designed specifically for Mac OS X, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In this latest release, PrivacyScan will notify Google Chrome and Chromium users when their browser is configured to sync with Google’s servers, which can restore erased data. PrivacyScan will also add the capability to clean open windows in many popular apps.
PrivacyScan has added alerts to notify …
January 11, 2014 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac has announced the release of PrivacyScan 1.4. The latest version of its critically acclaimed personal privacy application is designed specifically for Mac OS X Mavericks, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left behind after using the computer and accessing the Internet. Because this latest release is engineered for Apple’s latest operating system (Mac OS X 10.9), it can adapt to the new technology to ensure advanced security by seeking and destroying privacy threats attempting exploit the latest Mac OS version.
In an interview, CEO Nicholas Raba stated:
“Online privacy is …
November 15, 2013 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac has released an update to PrivacyScan that includes new support for Opera 15 and the Chromium web browser, bug fixes, an improved user interface, reduction in price and a 15-day free trial. PrivacyScan is available for a limited time for 7.99 from the Mac App Store and direct from the PrivacyScan site. This is a free update for existing PrivacyScan users — please see upgrade instructions for Mac App Store purchases and SecureMac purchases.
July 26, 2013 •
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Press ReleaseSummary: SecureMac has released an update to its multiple award-winning (details below) PrivacyScan software that includes new support for Opera 15 and the Chromium web browser, bug fixes, an improved user interface, reduction in price and a 15-day free trial.
As various legal debates regarding Internet consumer privacy rage on, SecureMac, the leading authority on Apple Macintosh security, has released the v1.3 update to its critically acclaimed PrivacyScan software. In addition to the usability updates (including new support for Opera 15 and Chromium), the software is now available directly from the …
July 26, 2013 •
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Press ReleaseJune 27, 2013 – SecureMac, the leading provider in Mac OS X security and privacy, announced today that PrivacyScan 1.2 has added a new demo option and purchasing option for users. PrivacyScan, recently nominated for Best Consumer Software for the 18th Annual Macworld Awards, is now aiming to extend its positive consumer experience to all users.
PrivacyScan works by searching for known applications that leave files on your computer which could lead to the exposure of your most private and confidential information. PrivacyScan offers a variety of choices for cleaning, from …
June 27, 2013 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac announced today that PrivacyScan, the online and offline privacy application to seek and destroy privacy threats while clearing up valuable hard disk space, has been nominated for Macworld UK’s 2013 award in the Best Consumer Software category. PrivacyScan made the shortlist for the 18th annual Macworld UK awards ‘Best Consumer Software’ category ranking with 10 of the industry’s leading software titles. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony the evening of June 20, 2013, at The Royal Garden Hotel in London.
June 18, 2013 •
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Press ReleaseSecureMac announces the release of PrivacyScan 1.2, a specialized app to seek and destroy privacy threats for the Mac, now available in the Mac App Store. PrivacyScan is a utility designed for people who value privacy and want to keep their online and offline experiences to themselves. PrivacyScan has been met with critical acclaim, including being awarded Best of Show for Macworld | iWorld by Macworld UK, Editor’s Choice Award — Macworld UK, Mac Gem for Macworld GemFest 2012, a 5 Mouse Rating from Macworld UK, 5/5 Mice from Macworld …
March 26, 2013 •
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