According to the new report, nearly 50% of all macOS malware only comes from one source: MacKeeper, which purports…
Tag: MacKeeper
Mac and mobile malware jump over 60 percent, with sharp increase in adware
Mac and mobile malware increased quarter over quarter by more than 60 percent, with adware in particular seeing a sharp increase…
Antivirus software won’t save your Mac from future malware, but a variety of other protective software could prevent incursions
Apple has managed to avoid attacks that first appear in the wild, usually nipping them…
Russian Mac malware behind U.S. DNC hacks looks to steal passwords and iPhone backups
he group behind one of the largest cyberespionage campaigns has been targeting Mac users…
Russian cyberspies blamed for U.S. Democratic National Committee hacks are now targeting Apple Macs
Security researchers have discovered a macOS malware program that’s likely part of the arsenal used by…
How to rescue your Mac from malware corruption
I’d never seen an attack like this on a Mac before in my life, and finding this kind of full-Mac hijack is very rare…
Malwarebytes warns of new Mac malware that could fool less-technical users
If a user tries to open a file for which they don’t have a corresponding app…
MacKeeper scamware leaks 13 million Mac owners’ data, leaves passwords open to easy cracking
Do not install MacKeeper…
Security researcher claims to have downloaded sensitive data from 13 million accounts of MacKeeper scamware app
I have recently downloaded over 13 million sensitive account details related to MacKeeper: names, email addresses, usernames, password hashes, computer name, ip address…
MacKeeper buyers ask for refunds in droves following class-action lawsuit
The number of claimants has surprised even experienced class-action attorneys…
MacKeeper customers can file a claim to get their money back
Those who bought MacKeeper have until November 30 to file a claim for reimbursement…
Don’t waste your money on OS X snake oil for your Mac
Unlike Apple’s OS X for Macs, Microsoft’s Windows is not UNIX and Windows cannot protect itself…
How to detect and remove MacKeeper and keylogger malware on your Mac
You don’t want MacKeeper…
Controversial MacKeeper security program opens critical hole on Mac computers
A critical vulnerability in MacKeeper…
What ‘MacKeeper’ is and why you should avoid it
The software purports to be a suite of more than a dozen individual utilities…
How to uninstall MacKeeper from your Mac
Many people I’ve encountered are confused about how to delete MacKeeper…
