macOS stories - Page 3
Apple previews macOS Catalina
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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New security features keep users better protected and voice control lets users control their Mac entirely with their voice.
BeyondTrust updates remote access solution
Thu, 9th May 2019
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BeyondTrust launches Privileged Remote Access 19.1, introducing features to integrate third-party solutions, simplify workflows and bolster security.
Apple's MacBook Pro gets a performance spruce up; MacOS Mojave coming soon
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Apple’s MacBook Pro is getting a spruce up with new 8th-generation Intel Core processors, a quieter keyboard, and much more.
Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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personal computing devices
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Ziften is now contributing macOS, Linux, and Windows support to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) advanced hunting project.
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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network infrastructure
Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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network infrastructure
Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.
Hands-on review: CleanMyMac 3 software
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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gaming
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CleanMyMac 3 impresses with a sleek interface, smart cleaning, and hard drive space recovery; a must-have for cluttered Macs.
First impressions of macOS Sierra: Destined to fly or fated to pie?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Today macOS Sierra is finally available as a free download for Mac users. It is still only early days, but here are my first impressions.
Apple release new free OS update for Mac – hello Siri!
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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personal computing devices
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Apple unveils macOS Sierra, a free update bringing Siri to the Mac, enhancing desktop collaboration and multitasking.
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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personal computing devices
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windows
Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
And winner for the best Mac security solution is…
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Are you a Mac user? Apple’s offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
New malware steals passwords from OS X keychain
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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OSX/Keydnap is reportedly a Trojan stealing passwords and keys out of OS X keychains, while creating a permanent backdoor.
There's no such thing as Mac OS X ransomware, right?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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OS X users have been hit with the first known case of Mac ‘ransomware’ malware, found in the recently released BitTorrent client app Transmission.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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personal computing devices
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Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.