Apple Releases Security Updates for macOS
Apple recently released security updates across many of its products.
April 2, 2019 • 2 min readApple Pushes Latest Round of Updates for a Variety of Products
It’s here: the latest round of updates for Apple products has arrived, and it’s a doozy. This series of updates is jam-packed with bug fixes and security updates that iPhone, iPad, and Mac users should all download right away to begin taking advantage of their…
April 1, 2019 • 2 min readGoogle Shares Details about a New macOS Vulnerability
On Friday, March 1, 2019, Google’s Project Zero announced that it had discovered a “high severity” vulnerability in Apple’s macOS operating system. The Project Zero team constantly works to find vulnerabilities in software and code from other companies and developers. When Project Zero does identify…
March 8, 2019 • 3 min readApple Releases a Fix for Group FaceTime Bug — Update Now
After a couple of weeks of uncertainty following the announcement of a severe privacy flaw in one of Apple’s flagship features for iOS 12, a patch nearly entirely dedicated to fixing the problem is available for download. Relevant updates are included in iOS 12.1.4, a…
February 15, 2019 • 2 min readLatest Round of Security Updates Arrives for Apple Devices
It’s here: the first array of security updates in the new year for everything from macOS to iOS. These updates don’t roll out any brand new bells and whistles or slick new features, but they do address a host of flaws that require a fix….
January 31, 2019 • 2 min read
2019 Kicks Off with several Apple Security Issues
The year may not yet even be a few weeks old, but already the headlines have been crowded with a range of issues that Apple users would do well to notice. From malware slipping past Gatekeeper to a mysteriously cancelled hacker conference appearance, there’s plenty…
January 14, 2019 • 3 min readWhat’s in Apple’s Latest Security Digest?
Apple recently released a comprehensive set of security updates, affecting devices and applications ranging from the iPhone to the Apple Watch to iTunes to the Apple TV. Below, we have outlined some basic details about these updates, including the devices they are intended for and…
December 17, 2018 • 3 min readSecureMac’s PrivacyScan 1.9.5 Brings Powerful Privacy Protections to Mojave
Las Vegas, Nevada – How many companies are tracking where you go online right now? Answering that question isn’t easy, but one thing is sure: it’s not a small number, and it’s growing! From third-party advertisers to social media giants, tracking users is common-place across…
December 4, 2018 • 3 min readPasscode Bypass Exploit for iOS 12.1 Appears Just After Release
Just a few hours after Apple released iOS 12.1 – which contained a few new features and a large slate of bug fixes – a security researcher identified a new privacy flaw. The researcher, Jose Rodriguez, recently made headlines a few weeks ago after identifying…
November 7, 2018 • 2 min read
Hacking Fax Machines? It Can Happen, and Mac Users Could Be Vulnerable
The average person, when they think about fax machines, probably puts them into the same class of technology as dial-up Internet — old, obsolete, and supplanted by more advanced technology. That last component, though, isn’t really true for the humble fax. In fact, many industries,…
August 30, 2018 • 3 min readMajor macOS Mail App Harbors Major Vulnerabilities
How do you manage your email? For those who receive a high volume of messages every day and depend on their email for work purposes, answering this question is essential. Most stock mail clients don’t always offer the capabilities you need from them; for that…
August 28, 2018 • 2 min read
1Password Implements New Feature to Keep Travelers’ Passwords Safe
Over the past several years, international travel has become fraught with more privacy and security concerns than ever before. At many borders, including those in the United States, customs agents are increasingly asking travelers to unlock their phones and hand over their laptops for inspection….
July 30, 2018 • 2 min read