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Apple blocks OSX/Dok communications-snooping malware
Apple has moved to thwart a malware attack that used a legitimate…
macOS malware OSX/Dok now blocked by Apple
The malware, called OSX/Dok by Check Point, spreads via a phishing attack that…
Nasty Mac malware bypasses Apple’s macOS Gatekeeper, undetectable by most antivirus apps
We learned recently that macOS malware grew by 744% last year, though most of it…
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…
‘Trump Victory’ malware targets Mac users
Mac users get an email. It includes a Word document called ‘U.S. Allies and Rivals Digest Trump’s Victory — Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.’ But when you click on it…
Mac malware, possibly made in Iran, targets US defense industry
Just because you’re using a Mac doesn’t mean you’re safe from hackers…
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…
Android malware that can infiltrate corporate networks is spreading rapidly
An Android malware is spreading across app stores, including Google Play, and has the capability of stealing sensitive files from corporate networks…
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…
Over 10 million Android phones reportedly infected with Chinese malware
At least 10 million Android devices have been infected by malware called HummingBad…
Apple’s revolutionary iPhone is nine years old – and still no significant malware outbreaks
Apple started selling the Apple iPhone nine years ago today…
Google’s flawed Android is essentially unfixable
The search and mobile giant on Monday released its monthly round of Android security fixes…
Apple’s absolute advantage over Android
A large part of the ongoing battle to keep a mobile device secure is to ensure that users’ devices…
Fragmandroid: 95.4 percent of Google Android users are running an insecure operating system
By comparison, Apple Inc. says 84% of iOS users are running its most recent and safest version…
Former NSA security expert builds ransomware blocker for Mac
A former NSA security expert has built a free, generic ransomware blocker for Mac…
Hacker promises to kill Apple Mac ransomware before it becomes a nightmare
Ransomware has become the scourge of the web in recent months…
How to remove Adobe’s Flash on your Mac
Word has emerged about a ‘ransomware’ exploit involving Adobe Flash. Adobe has responded with an update…
Adobe issues yet another ‘Emergency’ Flash Player security update to thwart ransomware attacks
Adobe recommends that Flash Player users on Mac update to version 21.0.0.213…
Google removes Android app made by the Taliban from its Play store
Google has removed an app made by the Taliban from its Play store…
What it means for Apple if feds have found a way to crack shooter’s iPhone
When federal prosecutors announced Monday that an outside party had come forward with a technique…
Millions of Android phones open to ‘permanent device compromise’ attack
Millions of Android phones, including the entire line of Nexus models, are vulnerable to attacks that can execute malicious code…
Good news and bad news as ransomware comes to the Mac
New research suggests that a strain of ransomware which affected Mac computers this month may have been less threatening…
Typosquatters target Mac users with new .om domain scam
Typosquatters are targeting Apple computer users with malware in a recent campaign that snares clumsy web surfers…
Adobe Flash has a huge security hole that’s being exploited right now
Another day, another Adobe Flash security vulnerability…
Android malware hits Aussie bank customers, iOS users unaffected
New malware that targets Android banking apps of Australia’s big banks has been detected…
Mac ransomware attack casts light on a booming shadow industry
The first widespread ransomware attack on Apple Inc. computers is drawing attention…
Why you should stick with the Mac App Store for safer OS X software downloads
I didn’t think twice about installing software from outside of the Mac App Store, but…
7 steps to protect yourself from over-hyped Mac ‘ransomware’ threat
A new malware briefly flared this weekend but there’s only an extremely slim chance your Mac has been affected…
Mac users targeted in first known OS X ransomware scam
Apple customers were targeted by hackers over the weekend in the first campaign against Macintosh computers…
Largely undetected Mac malware suggests disgraced HackingTeam has returned
Researchers have uncovered what appears to be newly developed Mac malware from HackingTeam…
85% of mobile device failures occur on Android, with Samsung leading the way
The overwhelming majority of mobile device failures come from handsets running the Android operating system…
‘Huge’ number of Mac apps vulnerable to hijacking, and a fix is elusive
Camtasia, uTorrent, and a large number of other Mac apps are susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks…
Android’s weakness continues to undermine Google
Android is a BlackBerry clone that was hastily rejiggered to mimic iPhone at the last minute. Obviously, mistakes were made and corners were cut…
Oracle pulls plug on Java browser plugin
The perennial threat vector otherwise known as the Java plugin will be deprecated…
More than 90% of Android devices are running out-dated, insecure operating system versions
More than 90% of Android devices are running out-dated versions of the mobile operating systems, leaving them highly susceptible to vulnerabilities such as Stagefright…
Dangerous new zero-day flaw affects more than two-thirds of all Android devices
If exploited, an attacker would be able to execute code and extract cached security data, which can include encryption and authentication keys…
Microsoft to class man-in-the-middle adware as malware, block it starting March 31
Ad injection software that uses man-in-the-middle (MiTM) techniques will be classed as malware by Microsoft…
Another reminder of why Apple’s iPhone is so great
Apple’s iPhone 6s is the most powerful smartphone in the world. It ushers in exciting new features and improves old features…
Warning: Tech support scammers impersonating Apple technicians
Remote assistance is becoming more and more popular to troubleshoot computer issues without the hassle of bringing the problematic machine to a store…
