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Apple removes protection from U.K. iPhones following backdoor demand
The tool will no longer be available to U.K. users after the government issues a rule demanding access to iCloud data.
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Complete list of Mac viruses, malware and trojans
Wondering if it's true that Macs are safe from viruses? Here are some of the recent malware attacks and security threats that Mac users have suffered.
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Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it's only going to get worse
Malwarebytes' annual report finds that malware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, thanks to AI.
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Why your VPN isn't as secure as you think
To use a VPN securely, you need one specific feature.
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SLAP and FLOP browser vulnerabilities threaten nearly every Apple device since 2021
Apple says there's no immediate risk and it is working on a fix.
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macOS Sequoia 15.2 includes fix for a System Integrity Protection vulnerability
Microsoft outlines details of patched StorageKit vulnerability.
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New Mac malware can bypass XProtect security
Banshee Stealer malware is a revision of malware orginally discovered in July 2024, but your system is likely safe.
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Hackers have devised a simple text scam to bypass Apple's iPhone protections
Here's what to watch out for so you won't fall for it.
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Researcher finds a vulnerability in the iPhone USB-C controller
But don't worry—the attack is so complicated that Apple doesn't think it's an issue.
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CleanMyMac offers virus removal, but is it any good?
CleanMyMac already does a lot to optimise your Mac, but can you rely on it to seek out and remove viruses too?
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Scary iCloud flaw revealed
Bypass allowed apps to access sensitive data without notifying the user.
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Your iPhone isn’t as secure as you think (but it can be)
You might think your iPhone is an impenetrable fortress, but security threats are everywhere.
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There's a new XProtect security update—here's how to make sure your Mac has it
There's a new version of the XProtect antivirus utility. Here's how to make sure you've got it on your Mac.
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Secure Exclave makes its way to the iPhone 16
Security feature introduced with the M4 iPad Pro looks to be a standard in Apple products.
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Your Mac might not be as secure as you think it is
But with a little attention and awareness, it can be. Here's how.
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Hackers are using fake banking apps on iPhones to steal your data
The apps are presented as updates from the banks themselves.
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Microsoft apps on the Mac have a security hole that won't get fixed soon
Hackers can use the vulnerability to spy on Mac users.
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Apple to patch decades-old '0.0.0.0 Day' vulnerability in upcoming Safari update
Chrome update will also update the exploit that has been around for 18 years.
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Could the CrowdStrike crash happen on the Mac?
A key difference between Windows and macOS would prevent such a disaster from happening.
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'Crazy Evil' Mac malware poses as popular apps to steal Bitcoin
Malware spreads through Google-sponsored URLs.
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Massive global IT outage is a great ad for buying a Mac
Flights, businesses, and broadcasts around the world affected by Windows glitch.
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Attention iPhone users: A new SMS attack could steal your Apple ID credentials
Hackers pose as Apple services requesting iCloud login.
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It's finally happening: A standalone Apple Passwords app is coming
Apple will finally break passwords out of Settings and carry it over to other platforms.
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Apple Wi-Fi network vulnerability could leak your location in real-time
Researchers find Apple's Wi-Fi Positioning System 'represents a really serious privacy vulnerability.' Here's what's happening how to make sure your network can't be discovered.
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It's World Password Day! These tips will make your passwords stronger
You know you need a strong and secure password. We help you create one and advise on the tools built into your device that can help.
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That scary Safari malware that infected your Mac? There might be a very simple fix
It might just be a scary-looking notification.
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Apple warns users in 92 countries of spyware attack
Targeted attack does not affect the public at large.
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New Mac malware targets users with legit-looking ads, meeting links
Attacks steal sensitive information, including usernames and passwords.
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There's a flaw in Apple's Mac chips–but the fix might be just as bad
'GoFetch' flaw in Apple's M-series chips can leak hidden encryption keys
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Are iPhones really virus-proof?
We explain why iOS malware is rare but not unknown and whether the virus warning you have seen is real.
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Don't believe the latest iPhone social media scare
A new social media scare doesn’t have all the facts.
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Does a Mac come with antivirus?
Find out what Apple does to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware – and whether Apple's built-in antivirus is enough.
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Is a VPN safe for iPhone/iPad?
VPNs protect your data and hide your location, but are they safe to use, will they slow your iPhone down, and could you fall foul of the law?
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Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
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Vision Pro isn’t out yet but Apple has already patched a serious zero-day flaw
visionOS 1.0.2 patches WebKit flaw that “‘may have been exploited.”
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iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3 updates patch a zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited
WebKit flaw may have been exploited in the wild.
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Your Magic Keyboard just got a rare update to fix a serious security flaw
The keyboard will update on its own when connected to your Mac.
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iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever
Operation Triangulation spyware targets four vulnerabilities on pre-iOS 17 iPhones.
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Apple will now tell us when governments demand push notification records
Apple had previously been barred from sharing such info by the federal government.
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How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security
Security researchers discover how Apple's super-secure setting can be tricked—but there isn't much to worry about.
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New proxy trojan malware shows why you shouldn't pirate Mac software
A new network proxy malware have been found in pirate versions of 13 apps.
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Apple devices vulnerable to new Bluetooth security hole attack
BLUFFS exploit could intercept personal data.
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Update Chrome on your Mac to fix this exploit already in the wild
Seven high-risk security fixes are patched in the latest update.
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New 'ObjCShellz' malware allows hackers to remotely control a Mac
The malware, which was created using the Objective-C programming language, can run shell commands that are received from the hacker's server, effectively giving the hacker control of the Mac.
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