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2018-03-19 19:50:01 | Some Apps on the Mac App Store Are Mining Cryptocurrency (lien direct) | The wave of cryptocurrency miners taking the place of common malware continues in 2018 unabated, and it appears every week we encounter another story about a website running surreptitious miners or a company looking for ways to use your CPU resources. As Mac users, we should be safe from those when we’re downloading validly signed apps from the Mac App Store, right? As it turns out, no - not ... | |||
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2018-03-15 14:48:00 | The Checklist 80: Digital Legacies – How to Prepare For Your Death – Your Mac, iPhone, Passwords After You Die, Wills and Trusts (lien direct) | For all our listeners of The Checklist, it is no secret that we are strong advocates for security. Usually, we come on this show to talk about how to secure your digital life and keep unauthorized individuals from snooping through your information. Security is important, and in just about every situation, it’s not just desirable - it’s necessary. There is one unfortunate scenario, though, when it quickly causes problems: when ... | ★★★★★ | ||
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2018-03-08 16:58:02 | Checklist 79: Cryptocurrency and Your Web Browser (lien direct) | Last year, we visited the subject of Bitcoin and the technology behind it, the blockchain, in Episode 59 of The Checklist. In just a few short months since that episode, the price of one Bitcoin exploded, hundreds of new cryptocurrencies appeared, and company after company seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. By the way-you’re now listening to The Blockchain Checklist by SecureMac! We’re only kidding - but blockchain ... | |||
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2018-03-02 21:24:02 | (Déjà vu) Shlayer (lien direct) | Type: Adware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 03/03/18 5:19 am Threat Level: High Description Shlayer is adware. Shlayer Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove Shlayer Adware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-03-02 21:24:02 | (Déjà vu) Coldroot (lien direct) | Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 03/03/18 5:23 am Threat Level: High Description Coldroot is malware. Coldroot Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove Coldroot Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-03-01 18:28:00 | The Checklist 78: The Perils and Pitfalls of Old Software and Hardware (lien direct) | In the time since we started The Checklist, we’ve reported on and discussed a variety of stories that, time and time again, come back to the same foundation: hackers breaking into the computers in our homes and businesses by exploiting weaknesses in old hardware or software. While not everyone can always afford to keep their computers upgraded to the latest, greatest hardware, there are many reasons users may want to ... | |||
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2018-02-26 16:42:03 | Apple Patches Yet Another Phone-Crashing Text Bug (lien direct) | We’ve recently seen a series of bugs on iOS and macOS devices that all follow a similar pattern: maliciously-formed links or simple emojis and text strings that cause the device to lock up and crash, sometimes repeatedly. A number of these issues have been fixed over the lifespan of the iPhone, but the past few months has seen a spike in the number of issues in this class requiring patches ... | |||
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2018-02-22 16:47:02 | (Déjà vu) The CHecklist 77: Mix and Match Part II (lien direct) | As 2018 continues, so does the flood of new stories, threats, and developments in the security world. Just recently, we reached into the grab bag to take a quick look at a variety of different stories; this week, we're going back again to pull out a mixture of the most prominent topics making a splash in the headlines over the past couple of weeks. From the consequences of tracking your exercise with an app to the pitfalls of perfectly proper grammar, we've got a lot of ground to cover in today's show | |||
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2018-02-22 16:47:02 | (Déjà vu) The Checklist 77: Mix and Match Part II (lien direct) | As 2018 continues, so does the flood of new stories, threats, and developments in the security world. Just recently, we reached into the grab bag to take a quick look at a variety of different stories; this week, we're going back again to pull out a mixture of the most prominent topics making a splash in the headlines over the past couple of weeks. From the consequences of tracking your exercise with an app to the pitfalls of perfectly proper grammar, we've got a lot of ground to cover in today's show | |||
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2018-02-20 17:42:02 | iPhone Source Code Leak Could Open the Floodgates for Hackers (lien direct) | A key piece of Apple's iPhone source code may be out in the wild. On February 7, someone posted something called “iBoot” on GitHub. GitHub is a popular site for sharing computer code. This time, though, it appears the code in question was not the user's to share. Instead, “iBoot” is said to be the source code for a crucial iPhone boot process. The leak has the potential to ... | |||
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2018-02-15 18:38:03 | The Checklist 76: Apple Watch and Security (lien direct) | Way back in 2007, Apple released the iPhone and changed the world overnight by putting the power of an iPod, a phone, and the Internet right in our pockets. The iPhone quickly relegated the iPod to the annals of history, and for better or worse, it all but killed the wristwatch too. Then Apple decided it was time to bring the watch back to life - and thus, the Apple Watch was born. | |||
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2018-02-12 18:51:03 | Popular MacUpdate Website Hacked to Distribute Crypto Miner (lien direct) | Keeping the software on your Mac up to date is essential, particularly because it can help to keep you safe from new threats and vulnerabilities. We've seen the emergence of a new type of malware that’s hitting Mac users through a service used to streamline the updating process, MacUpdate. A popular site for many years, MacUpdate acts like a “one stop shop” for software updates, allowing users to grab updated ... | |||
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2018-02-08 19:29:38 | The Checklist 75: Mix and Match (lien direct) | >Spectres, Meltdowns, and an endless parade of patches - 2018's already off to quite a start, and it can all be just a little overwhelming. This week, we're pulling back to the bigger picture and reaching into the grab bag for a Mix & Match episode as we cover a slew of stories from this past month! | |||
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2018-02-02 18:47:55 | Apple Pushes Range of Updates for Quality of Life and Security (lien direct) | >Alongside Apple’s recent updates to macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan to address the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, the final week of January also saw the release of a variety of other incremental updates for most of Apple’s products. Typically, Apple does not disclose detailed descriptions of the security vulnerabilities they fix in these updates, preferring to speak in vague terms to avoid exposing attack vectors that are ... | |||
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2018-02-02 13:58:12 | (Déjà vu) CreativeUpdate (lien direct) | >also known as BitCoinMiner, CoinMiner, Miner Type: Trojan Horse Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 02/02/18 9:51 pm Threat Level: High Description CreativeUpdate is a trojan horse that mines cryptocurrency. CreativeUpdate Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove CreativeUpdate Trojan Horse from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-02-01 17:34:19 | The Checklist 74: Overall iOS Security Features (lien direct) | >Your iPhone is secure, right? That's the general impression, anyway - and it's certainly an impression Apple has worked hard to maintain over the years. It's easy enough to call it secure, but what is in place to keep you safe? What does Apple do to protect its users day after day, and do we ever need to go beyond the "out of box" security experience? On today's edition of The Checklist, we're talking about the overall security features you'll find in iOS, whether you're an iPhone or an iPad user | |||
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2018-02-01 15:07:30 | (Déjà vu) CrossRAT (lien direct) | > Type: Spyware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 02/01/18 10:47 pm Threat Level: High Description CrossRAT is spyware. CrossRAT Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove CrossRAT Spyware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-02-01 15:07:29 | (Déjà vu) MaMi (lien direct) | > Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 02/01/18 11:04 pm Threat Level: High Description MaMi is malware that changes DNS settings. MaMi Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove MaMi Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-01-25 16:19:05 | Checklist 73: Meltdown, Spectre and You! (lien direct) | >On today's edition of The Checklist, we're tackling the complex topics of Spectre and Meltdown, arguably two of the biggest and most far-reaching security vulnerabilities we've ever seen. Among those impacted are everyone from iOS and macOS users to Windows machines and just about anything powered by an Intel processor around the world! | |||
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2018-01-18 17:00:41 | Checklist 72: 2017 Security Review Part Two (lien direct) | >Last week, we brought you Part One of our 2017 Security Year in Review. This week, we'll wrap that up with Part Two! If you didn’t get a chance to check out Part One yet, the episode and its accompanying show notes are available right here in our archives. In it, you’ll find out about the highlights of the past year in both iOS and macOS security, including all the ... | |||
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2018-01-11 18:35:12 | Checklist 71: 2017 Security Review Part One (lien direct) | >For this, Episode 71 of The Checklist, we sat down during the first week of January 2018 to put a magnifying glass over the year that just ended. For part one of our discussion, we're taking an in-depth look at the biggest security issues that affected macOS and iOS in 2017. With so many things going on - and there were quite a lot - it can be tough to remember all the details. To start our recap, we'll go all the way back to this time one year ago: the beginning of January. | |||
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2018-01-08 17:01:10 | Apple Confirms Fixes for Major CPU Vulnerability, More on the Way (lien direct) | >Apple has confirmed that a pair of critical security vulnerabilities uncovered by security researchers late in 2017, and now filtering out into media reports, does affect “all Mac systems and iOS devices.” These bugs, dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, affect the clear majority of computers and a vast number of mobile devices, regardless of make, model, or manufacturer. Though tricky to exploit, these bugs could allow an attacker untraceable access ... | |||
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2018-01-04 17:53:14 | Checklist 70: Apple\'s No Good Very Bad Security Quarter (lien direct) | For more than a year, we’ve been taking a little time every week here at The Checklist to bring you a podcast focused on and around the security of the Mac, iOS devices, and the Apple platform in general. We all know that was silly, though - after all, there aren’t any major security problems with Apple, right? There is no such thing as 100% safe & secure, although ... | |||
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2018-01-02 16:00:32 | (Déjà vu) CpuMeaner (lien direct) | >also known as BitCoinMiner, CoinMiner Type: Trojan Horse Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 01/02/18 11:56 pm Threat Level: High Description CpuMeaner is a trojan horse that arrives disguised as a pirated app and uses infected systems to mine cryptocurrency. CpuMeaner Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove CpuMeaner Trojan Horse from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2018-01-02 16:00:31 | (Déjà vu) OceanLotus (lien direct) | > Type: Trojan Horse Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 12/02/17 12:04 am Threat Level: High Description OceanLotus is a trojan horse. OceanLotus Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove OceanLotus Trojan Horse from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | APT 32 | ||
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2017-12-28 19:34:16 | Checklist 69: When Kids Are Targeted (lien direct) | >In Episode 68, we spent some time talking about all the ways the bad guys can try to target the elderly online and over the phone. This week, we're running all the way down to the other end of the age spectrum to look at the ways troublesome bad actors might target your kids. We'll also discuss how these nefarious rogues may set their sights on your children as a way to target you, the parent, as their endgame. | |||
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2017-12-21 09:39:53 | Checklist 68: Scams That Target the Elderly (lien direct) | >As we went into Thanksgiving a few weeks ago, we urged you to have some proactive talks with your family about how to stay safe while using their computers, especially on the Internet. We also covered how you could take action to lay the groundwork to make sure everything stays in good working order. Now, as we head deeper into the holidays, we’d like to ask our listeners to ... | |||
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2017-12-21 00:15:45 | Apple Patches Potentially Serious Vulnerability in HomeKit with iOS 11.2.1 (lien direct) | >In a world filled with “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices, there are security holes everywhere. Apple works hard on the hardened nature of its HomeKit system and the way these third-party devices interface with Apple products. So when news broke in early December that someone had uncovered a zero-day exploit that could allow an attacker to take control of a user’s devices through the Home app, it made headlines across ... | |||
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2017-12-15 00:00:16 | The Latest Security Features in iOS 11: Part Two (lien direct) | >Recently, in episode 66, we looked at the latest security features Apple has built into macOS. Last week, we began to explore what’s new and different in iOS 11. While the basics of iOS haven’t changed in some time, time and different development approaches mean that all kinds of features transform behind the scenes with every update. We looked at the innovative FaceID system, improvements to backup security, and ... | |||
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2017-12-12 00:24:14 | Just a test (lien direct) | We love you, internet! | |||
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2017-12-09 14:53:03 | Quick Tweaks to Improve Your Privacy on iOS 11 (lien direct) | >iOS 11 has been out for a few months now, and Apple's latest flagship iPhone versions have also launched in its wake. By now, you should hopefully have made the upgrade to this newer software platform. Whether you're just upgrading now, or you've been getting comfortable with iOS 11 for a few months now, you'll find that iOS 11 puts plenty of tools within your reach to improve your device's security and privacy. Here's what you can do to make your device even safer. | |||
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2017-12-07 16:00:00 | The Latest Security Features in iOS 11: Part One (lien direct) | >Have we ever talked about the security features built into iOS itself? Of course - we've covered that subject in many previous episodes, but things change. When The Checklist began, users were still walking around with iOS 9. Now we're up to iOS 11, and Apple continues to make things more secure as they go. Even before iOS 11, Apple's mobile system had some serious security protections and features, but they've added some new ones and refined others, so it's time to revisit the topic. | |||
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2017-12-07 14:00:39 | Elcomsoft Focuses on Apple\'s 2 Factor Authentication in Latest Release (lien direct) | The security built into our phones enables us to use them with confidence and peace of mind; after all, it is vital that we prevent unauthorized access to devices that contain so much personal information about our lives. However, these same safeguards also prevent barriers to law enforcement and important criminal investigations that may center around what data resides on the device. We’ve already seen several issues like this in ... | |||
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2017-12-06 16:33:17 | 5 Handy “Hacks†to Get More Functionality Out of Your iPhone (lien direct) | Not every "hack" is a bad thing - in the true sense of the word, a “hack†means a clever and ingenious method for accomplishing something. You might know this from popular articles about "lifehacks." Did you know that your iPhone has all kinds of built-in functionality that Apple doesn't always advertise directly? Try out some of these handy "hacks" on your phone to see what you can accomplish. | |||
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2017-12-05 22:59:16 | New Phishing Scam Targets iPhone Users over the Phone (lien direct) | >Scams that put Apple users in the crosshairs are nothing new, but the scammers are always looking for new ways to try to trick us into forking over access to our data. Based on the amount of information we store on our phones these days, it’s not hard to see why they make enticing targets for theft. With that said, it’s important to remember that the phishing attempts of today ... | |||
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2017-12-02 04:51:32 | An Overview of the Mac\'s Most Important Built-in Security Features (lien direct) | For this week’s show, we’re back to talking about the Mac - more specifically, addressing some of the most important security features baked directly into macOS. What steps has Apple taken to keep users safe, and what tools are there to make sure we’re all enjoying our Macs safely and securely? Perhaps you know someone who is about to get a new Mac, or maybe you’re even the one giving ... | |||
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2017-12-02 04:45:32 | Apple Patches MacOS High Sierra Login Vulnerability (lien direct) | >“Is Apple getting sloppy?†That was the headline of a BBC article published on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017, reporting the discovery of a major security issue in Apple's MacOS High Sierra operating system. It seems that a bug within the OS made it possible for anyone to access a High Sierra computer by exploiting a simple login loophole. Usually, when you login as a user on a Mac, you must ... | |||
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2017-12-01 15:19:56 | “Trusted Devices†Can Create a False Sense of Security (lien direct) | In the enterprise world, device security is of paramount importance. We’ve seen no end to the number of stories where companies have suffered breaches due to inadequate internal security, suffering substantial business and financial consequences in the process. As a result, securing the technology used by employees and offices is an important step undertaken by many companies today. With the “walled garden” Apple offers in iOS combined with its ... | |||
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2017-11-23 19:30:03 | Checklist 64 – Safely Shopping for Technology This Holiday Season (lien direct) | >Welcome to Episode 64 of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. The holiday shopping season has arrived again - and with this episode, we’re turning our attention to some security issues specific to this time of year. With Christmas coming up, you might be looking at all kinds of electronic gadgets for your friends and family. From tech-based toys to Internet of Things products, retailers have more web-connected ... | |||
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2017-11-16 17:00:11 | Your Guide to Securing Your Parents\' Computer (lien direct) | During last week’s episode, our discussion centered around talking to your parents about the importance of computer security, and how to educate them on essential steps to take. This week, we’re going to move beyond the parents and look at their computers ourselves -with their permission of course! After your pep talk about strong passwords, you should hope to find their computer protected with a password you can’t guess. | |||
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2017-11-10 19:18:26 | Safety in the App Store (lien direct) | >Our lives are on our computers and our phones: there’s no getting around that fact. One day, we might look back on that and view it as a mistake, but for now, our finances, health records, communications, family photos, videos, and more all live on these devices. Keeping that information safe is important, and there are several layers of complexity to that challenge. From password practices to two-factor authentication ... | |||
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2017-11-09 19:00:58 | Talking to Your Parents About Computer Security (lien direct) | >Remember back when you were a kid, and someone sat you down to have "The Talk"? It might have been your parents, or it could have been a teacher, but we've all been through the experience of learning about "the birds and the bees." It's a pivotal moment, and learning about the facts of life can be, well, life-changing. It's also essential for keeping you safe as you continue to grow up. Well, now you're grown - you're older and definitely a little wiser. It might be time to sit down with your parents and have your own version of The Talk with them. | |||
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2017-11-03 16:38:07 | App Stores, Malware, and How Security Firms Do Their Jobs (lien direct) | >For years, people laboured under the misconceptions that Apple hardware and operating systems were immune to the threats and malware faced by the people who use Windows. While macOS may be stronger in some respects, what made the Mac the safest was the fact that relatively few people used it compared to Windows. But times have changed! For most of the past decade, growth for Apple machines has outpaced ... | |||
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2017-11-03 16:31:32 | iPhone Apps with Camera Permissions Could Secretly Take Your Picture (lien direct) | >When is your phone able to take a picture? Put that question to the average user and chances are they will say something about having the actual camera viewfinder on screen. Whether it’s from the default camera app, Instagram, or Facebook, we all expect that the camera isn’t at work when we can’t see ourselves on the screen. As one Google researcher, Felix Krause, recently uncovered, however, that is ... | |||
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2017-11-01 14:31:09 | (Déjà vu) Proton (lien direct) | > Type: Trojan Horse Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 11/01/17 9:18 pm Threat Level: High Description Proton is a trojan horse. Proton Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove Proton Trojan Horse from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | |||
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2017-11-01 05:08:36 | Apple Releases iOS 11.1 and Other Important Security Updates (lien direct) | >The latest round of Apple security updates arrived on Halloween, delivering everything from iOS 11.1 to updates that affect macOS, watchOS, and more. As is often the case with large patch days, these updates address a wide variety of security flaws affecting different parts of the systems in question. From WebKit vulnerabilities to memory handling issues on the Apple Watch and in macOS, Apple squashed plenty of bugs with ... | |||
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2017-10-30 21:25:32 | Recent Downloads from Eltima Software Were Infected with Malware (lien direct) | >If you recently downloaded Elmedia Player or Folx-two Mac OS X programs from German-based developer Eltima Software-then your Mac may be infected with malware. According to a report from ZDNet, hackers recently managed to breach the Eltima Software servers. The hackers bundled Elmedia Player and Folx with a Mac OS X Trojan called Proton. Elmedia Player is a popular media player app that Eltima says is capable of recognizing ... | |||
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2017-10-27 13:30:45 | Ransomware Attacks Target Apple Users Via iCloud (lien direct) | >A recent rash of ransomware attacks has left some Apple users locked out of their Mac computers and iOS devices. The nature of the attacks led some users to wonder if Apple itself had suffered some kind of hack. The good news is that the situation does not appear to be an Apple hack. The bad news is that hackers have somehow managed to get their hands-on login credentials ... | |||
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2017-10-26 16:54:12 | Apple Acknowledges U.S. Senate\'s Request for Details about iPhone X Face ID Feature (lien direct) | >As in previous years, Apple's 2017 September keynote brought device announcements, new feature introductions, and other headline-worthy events. What's different this year, though, is that it also prompted the United States Senate to contact Apple about security and privacy concerns. Those concerns surrounded the announcement of Apple's revolutionary iPhone X, the first iPhone ever to ditch the commonplace home button. Specifically, the Senate had questions about the new ... | |||
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2017-10-26 05:22:58 | What To Do When You Encounter App Problems (lien direct) | >You're encountering problems with a program on your Mac, and you think it's a bug, glitch, or potential security issue. What should you do next? |
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