xAI just announced its ChatGPT competitor, Grok. But watch out—there are already fake xAI apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The post Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores appeared first on The Mac Sec…
Lees meerApple's new M3 processors bring speed bumps to the MacBook Pro and iMac. The post Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacBook Pro and iMac appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple has AirPods for everyone: classic earbuds, in-canal AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, and over-ear AirPods Max. The post What are the best Apple AirPods in 2023? appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay. The post The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, …
Lees meerApple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's…
Lees meerThere are now three versions of Apple Pencil, all with different device compatibility and features. And 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 Ev…
Lees meerWe look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to p…
Lees meerWe look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out. The post Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 312 appeared first on The Mac Security…
Lees meerApple has released macOS Sonoma, and we discuss how to prepare your Mac to upgrade to this new operating system. We also talk about the dozens of security fixes included in macOS Sonoma, and how one file format that has been supported on the Mac for…
Lees meerMac malware campaigns from AtomicStealer, MetaStealer, and Realst have all been active in September. We break down the recent developments, including exclusive new insights into Realst recruiting efforts. The post Mac data-stealer malware roundup: A…
Lees meerApple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we exami…
Lees meerThis week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities. …
Lees meerAt the Apple Event livestream on September 12, new iPhones and Apple Watches were announced. But there was more in store. Here are all the major revelations during—and after—the event. The post Everything Apple announced at its “Wonderlust” event: i…
Lees meerFraudulent, scammy, and subversive apps continue to be discovered in Apple's iOS App Store on a regular basis. Here are just a handful that have been unearthed over the past couple weeks. The post Apple’s iOS App Store continues to host scammy, unet…
Lees meerOn September 7, Apple released critically urgent security patches for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Install the updates as soon as possible. The post Apple patches 2 actively exploited vulns in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, watchOS 9 appeared first on T…
Lees meerControl Center gives you quick access to settings and features on an iPhone or iPad. Here are 10 top tips for using it effectively. The post 10 Top Tips for Control Center on iPhone and iPad appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple is a bit slow in deleting fraudulent apps from its App Store, but they are catching up. Meta says it has disrupted Spamoflauge, a major Chinese disinformation network. And the UK wants to end end-to-end encryption for messaging apps; does this…
Lees meerMost iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts. T…
Lees meerDownfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may (or may not) be impacted; Apple has not made any statement about it. Here is what Mac users should know. The post Does the Downfal…
Lees meerHere are a half-dozen cool, hidden macOS features that will help you get the most out of your Mac. The post 6 Cool macOS Features You Probably Don’t Know About appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerSMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards. The post What is SMS? Ho…
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