Phil Stokes is a malware researcher and technical writer for SentinelOne, an emerging powerhouse in the world of enterprise cybersecurity. He is also an independent app developer who has created several macOS troubleshooting tools. In March, he will…
Lees meerEarlier this month, security researchers at Malwarebytes released a bombshell report which claimed that Mac malware threats were outpacing Windows threats for the first time ever. The report analyzed data taken from a variety of sources, including t…
Lees meerWith the April 15 tax filing deadline just weeks away, millions of U.S. taxpayers are getting ready to electronically file their tax returns. But electronic data transfer carries risks... The post 7 Cybersecurity Tips for E-Filing Taxes in 2020 appe…
Lees meerFor U.S. residents, the annual April 15 tax filing deadline is fast approaching. Unfortunately, every year around this time, fraudsters attempt to take advantage of people’s understandable anxiety over tax delinquency and refund issues with an array…
Lees meerRansomware is a major security threat which affects individuals, businesses, and governments. Over the past few years, researchers have noticed an increase in a new type of ransomware: doxware. The post What is Doxware? appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerIt’s almost Valentine’s Day … but Cupid isn’t the only one looking for targets. Every year, hackers and scammers take advantage of people’s emotions around this holiday and do serious financial and psychological damage. The post 3 Common Valentine’s…
Lees meerThe Checklist is taking a brief hiatus, but will return next week with a new show. In the meantime, check out these Checklists from the archives. The post Best of the Checklist: February 6th, 2020 appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerYour iPhone is a marvel of engineering: slick, powerful, and easy to use. But it’s also a complex device, with lots of little-known features — and it’s not immune to security issues. Here are 8 tips to help you get more out of your iPhone, and to ke…
Lees meerMacs are very safe computers, but they’re not immune to attacks — or to theft. Luckily, your Mac has some hidden features that can be enabled for extra security. One of these is Open Firmware Password Protection. Here’s what you need to know about i…
Lees meerToward the end of last year, reports and rumors surfaced about a top-secret Apple program to develop satellite communications technology. The post Apple in space: 7 things you should know appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerRather than doing something to protect yourself, we’ll challenge you to teach someone else about cybersecurity and help them take steps to keep themselves safe. The post Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #4: Teach someone about cybersecurity appea…
Lees meerThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is legislation designed to protect the digital privacy and consumer rights of residents of the State of California. The post The California Consumer Privacy Act appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerTwo-factor authentication, or 2FA, is one of the best cybersecurity tools available to you. The main benefit of two-factor authentication is that it adds another layer of protection to your accounts and services, above and beyond passwords The post …
Lees meerMany people are aware that large tech companies like Facebook and Google collect and monetize user data . But privacy advocates are now sounding the alarm about the growing trend of consumer banks and credit card companies doing the same thing. The …
Lees meerThis January, we’re going to offer you the chance to make some changes which will improve your cybersecurity posture and keep you safer all year long. To do this, we’ll give you some background information on each “cybersecurity New Year’s resolutio…
Lees meerThis year was a big one for cybersecurity news, with plenty of stories worthy of inclusion in a year-end review. We’ll take you through the top stories of 2019 which help us see the shape of things to come. The post Cybersecurity in 2019: Top 9 stor…
Lees meerIt’s that time of year again, when kids and adults alike will soon be unwrapping presents and playing with new toys. But if you receive an Internet of Things (IoT) device as a gift, you may want to pay extra attention to the cybersecurity ramificati…
Lees meerIt’s that time of year again, when Santa makes his list, checks it twice and, well, you know the rest. So in the spirit of the season, we’re going to take a look at some of the top Apple stories of 2019 to see if the company was naughty or nice this…
Lees meerGeorgia Weidman is a penetration tester, security researcher, writer, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is the author of a highly-regarded book which teaches the fundamentals of penetration testing, Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hack…
Lees meerCybersecurity firm has changed with threat landscape; looks to future The post SecureMac marks 20 years of Apple security appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerThe holiday shopping season is almost here, and many of us are gearing up for the big sales that go with it. In particular, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are sure to be two of the busiest shopping days of 2019. But bargain hunters aren’t the only on…
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