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Apple users are updating to OS X Mavericks in large numbers, but not fast enough. Corporate users in particular have been slow to upgrade, which could have serious security implications. Apple is famous for the secrecy around its product and service launches. ===> It's unfortunate it has decided that the safety of Mac users should also require reading tea leaves. <===
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Kaspersky research shows that Safari, in saving a session for reopening later, stores session information in plain text. This includes usernames and passwords.
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About 860,000 members who post on the forums of popular Apple news website MacRumors are being asked to change their passwords after accounts were compromised in a hack.
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Cloudfogger is the free all-in-one encryption solution for files on your computer, mobile devices, Dropbox and all other cloud storage providers, from SkyDrive to Google Drive.
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The FBI has become aware of the recent news regarding the ransomware that’s designed to target Mac OS X users. The agency’s Internet Crime...
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From social networking to online shopping, banking, and surfing the web – precautions are needed to ensure our phones and our information are safe from malware attacks and cybercriminals. Learn more about smartphone security.
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The Oslo Freedom Forum is an annual event "exploring how best to challenge authoritarianism and promote free and open societies." This year's conference (which took place May 13-15) had a workshop for freedom of speech activists on how to secure their devices against government monitoring. During the workshop, Jacob Appelbaum actually discovered a new and previously unknown backdoor on an African activist's Mac.
Our Mac analyst (Brod) is currently investigating the sample.
It's signed with an Apple Developer ID.
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Passwords are like undergarments: it’s good to keep them hidden, and you should change them often. Likewise, if someone sees your password it may leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable. As we ...
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Minority groups in China appear to have been targeted by a Mac malware attack, delivered via boobytrapped Word documents.
Who could possibly be interested in targeting their computers? It is true that there is much less malware for OS X than there is for Windows, but that's not going to make you feel any better if you end up targeted in an attack like this. Mac users, just like Windows users, need to ensure that they install the latest security patches and keep their software properly up-to-date. If you're not already doing so, run anti-virus software on your Macs. If you're a home user, there really is no excuse at all as we offer a free anti-virus for Mac consumers.
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An estimated 38,000 users is still infected with the Flashback Trojan, the first malware targeting Mac users that didn't have to get their p...
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Did you know you can get notifications about new comments, new followers, likes on your posts, and more with the WordPress for iOS app? It's a super convenient way to keep up with your blog even wh...
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Whether it's a gift from someone else or a gift to yourself, if you're opening a brand new Apple MacBook Air, Mac Mini or iMac today, here's our roundup of the apps you need to download ...
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One month after the release of OS X Mavericks and the disclosure of 48 vulnerabilities in Mountain Lion, Apple has not released any updates to fix these or any other problems in Mountain Lion.
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Tech support scams that target Windows users are not uncommon. However, experts warn that scammers have also started targeting Mac users. Malwarebyte...
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Aperture and iPhoto now can handle raw images from Canon's new midrange SLR as well as some higher-end compact cameras from Sony, Olympus, Nikon, and Fujifilm. Read this article by Stephen Shankland on CNET News.
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Everything you need to know about getting started with Google's new Chromecast wireless streaming device, and how to control it with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!
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Mac backdoor Trojan takes advantage of Unicode's Right-to-Left marker to hide its true nature, steals screenshots and audio from infected computers.
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With the discovery of malware signed with a valid Apple ID, here are some steps you can take to help prevent the remote chance of any such programs infecting your computer. Read this article by Topher Kessler on CNET.
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Backdoor took screenshots, sent them to attackers.
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Macworld Australia is the premier Australian source for news, reviews, help, how-tos, and expert opinion for the Australian Apple market, including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
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Mat Honan got owned last year and it sucked, but you can still learn his lesson.
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Mac users get hacked, too. Here are some tips for when you think your Apple's core is rotten with malware. No one is immune to malware, and, though Apple users have been largely ignored by the bad guys, malware targeted at Apple machines is on the rise. Last year's Flashback trojan, for instance, made users think twice about security. If you are (or suspect you have been) infected with malware, here are some tips on how to clean up your system and keep it from happening again.
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Apple users who think they're immune to malware and other bugs need to pay attention: A new Trojan is infecting Apple computers in order to obtain victims' phone numbers and rob them via unexpected premium SMS charges. The Trojan, which masks itself as downloadable software, presents victims with a legitimate-looking installation wizard that asks for their phone number in order to verify or authenticate the install. Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/macs-hit-new-wave-money-stealing-malware-1C7563684
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===> It's unfortunate it has decided that the safety of Mac users should also require reading tea leaves. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security