The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. The post M…
Lees meerThe Apple Watch's Double Tap feature lets you dismiss alerts and notifications, and cycle through the Smart Stack. Learn how to use this feature, and what to do if it's not working. The post How to use Double Tap on Apple Watch, and What to Do if It…
Lees meerIt is easy to change Apple Watch bands to suit your style. Here is an overview of the different types of bands Apple sells. The post The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2025: Sizing, Styles, and More appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple’s ads imply that Safari magically grants you perfect privacy. But how private is Safari, in reality? Here are 6 reasons why Safari doesn’t protect you as well as one might think. The post Is Safari as private as Apple claims in its ads? Here a…
Lees meerApple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticato…
Lees meerData breaches happen all the time; what can you do to protect yourself from leaks, hacker attacks, and identity theft? Here are 9 easy steps you can take to protect your information and recover from data leaks. Use this as your data breach response …
Lees meerMany Apple devices support fast charging; learn which ones do, and how to use this feature to keep your battery life optimized for your needs—whether you have a MacBook, iPhone, iPad, or other portable Apple hardware. The post The Complete Guide to …
Lees meerSiri can do a lot; do you know all the questions and commands it can respond to? Here are 38 prompts that you may be surprised you can ask Apple’s virtual assistant. The post 38 things you didn’t know Siri can do appeared first on The Mac Security B…
Lees meerApple still hasn’t patched several critical, years-old vulnerabilities in open-source components of macOS Sonoma—and the company won’t say why. The post Apple still leaving critical vulnerabilities unpatched in macOS Sonoma appeared first on The Mac…
Lees meerOperating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's…
Lees meerOn Monday, July 29, Apple released security updates for all of its operating systems. The updates also add some minor new features and address some bugs. Here is what you should know about the latest macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS u…
Lees meerBeaverTail malware, paired with InvisibleFerret, has recently been used in targeted attacks against Mac users who may be open to job opportunities. Learn more about how to avoid getting tricked into running this backdoor stealer malware onto your Ma…
Lees meerWhether you use Google Chrome or another browser, think twice before you install any extensions. They might contain malware, vulnerabilities, or privacy violations—even if you get them from an official extension store. The post Chrome extensions are…
Lees meerApple sells four different Apple Pencil models. Here's how to find which ones work with your iPad? The post Which Apple Pencil works with my iPad? appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerWe look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro. The post Apple “Let Loose”: iPad Pro gets M4 and OLED – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 343 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerWith so many options, it's not easy to know which iPad is best for you. This guide explains which iPad you should get, based on how you plan to use it. The post Which iPad Is Best for You in 2024? appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThere are now four versions of Apple Pencil, all with different device compatibility and features. Logitech's Crayon also lets you interact with your iPad using a pencil-like device. Here's everything you can do with these styluses. The post Everyth…
Lees meerThe United States has demanded that TikTok be divested or sold, or it could be banned from the U.S. next year. But why? Is TikTok really unsafe? It’s complicated—but here are all the important details. The post Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, …
Lees meerApple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other simi…
Lees meerThe popular streaming service Roku was hit with its second data breach this year, and the info of hundreds of thousands of users was exposed. Another Google service has met its end, we'll tell you about the newest resident of the Google graveyard. A…
Lees meerIn the first few months of 2024, we have observed a constant stream of Mac malware and iPhone PUAs. Let’s take a look at the top ten threats from January through March 2024. The post The Top 10 Mac and iPhone Malware of 2024’s First Quarter appeared…
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