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Hackers selling new malware on Telegram that targets macOS users
Threat actors are selling a new malware called -- Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on the Telegram chann…
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A guide to Safe Mode, a troubleshooting method to use when your computer isn't working properly
Safe Mode is a basic diagnostic mode for your operating system that starts the computer without mos…
Dave Johnson
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Viruses and malware on Mac computers have reached an 'unacceptable' level, according to Apple exec Craig Federighi
Apple's computers are facing major issues from viruses and malware, which Apple said has reached "u…
Ben Gilbert
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Over 30,000 Apple Macs have been infected with a high-stealth malware, and the company has no idea why
Security researchers have discovered a mysterious malware on nearly 30,000 Apple Macs and they have…
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Lazarus hackers targeting Apple Mac users with fake job posts
North Korea-based notorious Lazarus hacking group is back in action, targeting Apple Mac users with…
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5 things you should know when buying a refurbished or used Mac
Buying a used Mac can save you quite a bit of money, but there are some important things to look ou…
Dave Johnson
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Apple's latest computers are being targeted by a new type of malware - and 30,000 machines are already infected
The new M1 computer is in everything from Apple's Mac Mini desktop and both MacBook products, and 3…
Ben Gilbert
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One of the oldest kinds of Windows malware is now targeting Macs
For most people, one way to avoid these kind of attacks is not to open strange Word documents with …
Kif Leswing
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What is malware? Everything you need to know about malicious software and viruses, and how to protect your computer
Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but te…
Dave Johnson
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What is adware? How to keep your computer free of annoying or potentially harmful ads
Adware is software that serves advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other pr…
Dave Johnson
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Ransomware can encrypt your files and force you to pay money — here's how to avoid ransomware, or deal with an infection
Ransomware is a kind of malware that can lock you out of all of the files on your computer unless y…
Dave Johnson
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What is BlueStacks? How to use Android apps and games on your Mac or PC
BlueStacks is a popular and free emulator that allows you to run Android apps on a PC or Mac comput…
Dave Johnson
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Why is my laptop hot? How to troubleshoot and cool down an overheated laptop
Laptops can feel hot for various reasons and diagnosing the problem isn't exactly clear-cut. Try th…
Meira Gebel
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Apple's app-security tech Gatekeeper caused all kinds of problems last week, but here's why your Mac would be in far worse shape without it
Downloads for Apple's latest version of macOS Big Sur triggered a bug in the company's Gatekeeper, …
Jason Aten
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Why this man is teaching people how to write malware for Macs
"One well-known anti-virus vendor I spoke to recently said that while the Windows version of their …
Natasha Bertrand,Michael B Kelley
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There have been more malware attacks on Macs this year than the last five years combined
Both PCs and Macs will continue to face cyber attacks, and the spike in Mac attacks and vulnerabili…
Steven Tweedie
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For the first time, Mac users have to worry about malware that locks their computer and demands a ransom
But it seemed only a matter of time before Macs would get their own ransomware. Security researcher…
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How to get rid of a virus on an infected Mac computer, and protect your Mac from getting infected again
Installing a security system on your Mac is also a good idea to prevent malware from infecting your…
Devon Delfino
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Apple fixed loads of Mac OS X bugs that hackers could have used to install malware on your computer
"Alerts like these should finally put to bed the naive concept that Macs are more secure than other…
Alastair Stevenson
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Google researchers revealed a rare Mac security flaw and called it 'BuggyCow'
As noted by The Register, the bug allows malware already running on the victim's Mac, or a rogue lo…