We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The post Shop Safely on Blac…
Lees meerSiri can do a lot, but it's hard to know the many questions and commands it can respond to. Here are 25 that you may not know. The post 25 Things You Didn’t Know Siri Can Do appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThere is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Ma…
Lees meerMac malware researchers constantly encounter new malware samples and variants. In recent weeks, two notable malware families introduced new malware variants in their infection campaigns. Here’s what you should know regarding two recently updated Mac…
Lees meerWhile the latest iPhone is the best and fastest every, you might not need its features. Apple sells several iPhone models; here's how to choose the right iPhone for your needs. The post How to Choose the Right iPhone for You in 2021 appeared first …
Lees meerWe look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malwa…
Lees meerNovember 3 is Smart Home Day, a day to ponder about the “smart” devices and technologies that simplify modern life. Let’s take a quick look at Apple’s smart tech that you can use to enhance your digital home. HomePod mini and HomeKit Apple’s best kn…
Lees meerApple's practices regarding security updates are frustrating and perplexing, and may endanger users. The post Apple’s Poor Patching Policies Potentially Make Users’ Security and Privacy Precarious appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. The post Say Hey to macOS Monterey – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 211 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThis week, Apple released its newest Mac operating system, macOS 12 Monterey, along with updates to its other operating systems. The post Apple releases macOS 12, iOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and more appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meermacOS Monterey is here, with great new feature, and some excellent security and privacy enhancements. The post Update Your Mac to macOS Monterey appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerShortcuts is a new way to automate the Mac, and it also works on iOS and iPadOS. The post How to Use Shortcuts to Automate macOS Monterey appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThe iPod is 20 years old. This portable music player shaped the way Apple would evolve, and its resonance can still be felt today. The post The iPod at 20 – How the Portable Music Player Laid the Foundation for Today’s Apple appeared first on The M…
Lees meerGoogle removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for p…
Lees meerApple has announced new MacBook Pro models with the second generation of their in-house processors. The post Apple Goes Pro in Second Homegrown Silicon Salvo appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThis minor upgrade to the Apple Watch will be a big upgrade for those with watches a few years old, but there's not enough difference with the Series 6 to recommend it. The post Apple Watch Series 7 Review: A Larger Display, but No Essential Changes…
Lees meerApple has released a security update for an actively exploited vulnerability, but only for iOS 15, not iOS 14? What are they doing? We also discuss how Apple sometimes offers security updates for older versions of macOS, but not always. The post Wh…
Lees meerIf you want to delete social media accounts, here's how to do it on the 10 most popular social media services. The post How to Delete Your Social Media Accounts: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and More appeared first on The Mac Security Blo…
Lees meerApple's MagSafe technology provides a great way to charge your iPhone, but also some interesting accessories. The post The Complete Guide to Apple MagSafe Chargers, Cases, and Accessories appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerFacebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch 7 that goes on sal…
Lees meerIntego’s Chief Security Analyst, Josh Long, will be speaking today at the Objective by the Sea v4.0 Mac security conference. Josh’s 25-minute talk will is titled, “n-1 and n-2: Should we really trust in you? Examining macOS security in ‘still patche…
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