Latest Best Picks and Reviews for Security Software and Services
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Best VPN for Mac 2025: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested by experts
Find out what is the best VPN for MacBook or Mac with our complete guide in which we review and rank the top VPN services for Mac.
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Best antivirus for Mac: 14 security apps you can trust
The Mac antivirus programs and security suites rigorously tested and trusted by Macworld experts to protect your Mac from viruses and malware.
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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
You can maintain your privacy and security and access blocked websites on your iPad or iPhone with a VPN. These are the best options.
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Hide.me VPN review: easy to use Mac and iPhone VPN with a free tier
Hide Me is a great VPN for all Apple platforms that’s easy to recommend at this price.
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ESET Home Security Premium Review: Does the job, but there are bugs
While ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention, several bugs still need to be fixed.
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Trend Micro Antivirus review: Impressive, when it works
Potentially excellent malware and security solution stops malware dead in its tracks, but errors require attention.
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McAfee Total Protection for Mac review – not as good as it should be
McAfee’s Total Protection helps keep your Mac and iPhone free from unwanted software and intrusion attempts.
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Avast Premium Security for Mac review: Excellent, but should you buy?
An excellent antiviral/security suite for Mac that offers some helpful tools, but trips up with its Email Guardian features.Latest How To articles about Security Software and Services
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Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac
MyFlixer’s promise of free movies and TV could cost you a virus on your Mac and risk the security of your personal information and data. Here’s how to block MyFlixer ads and remove any malware installed by the service.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer
Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
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You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache
With TikTok possibly being banned (again) in the U.S. here's what you'll need to do to use it.
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Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know
Here's what you can do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised in a data breach or attack.
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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud
Protect your data from any hackers and creeps. It's really quite easy to set up.
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How to find alternatives for verification codes when roaming
SMS remains a weak point in verifying logins and may be unavailable to you while outside your home country or region.
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10 security settings you need to protect your Mac from malware
While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare you could still be targeted. Here's what you should do to stay safe.Latest News about Security Software and Services
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For your weekend to-do list: Update your Apple devices to fix a critical browser flaw
The latest OS updates include important browser security patches.
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This bounty hunter reported a critical bug to Apple. He only got $1,000
Insight into the Apple Security Bounty program that was started six years ago.
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New Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update
Users of blockchain tech and crypto are the primary targets.
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Why you need to pack a VPN for your next vacation
A VPN can help you protect your data, unlock content, and browse safely on public Wi-Fi.
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Massive security breach includes datasets of 16 billion records
Exposed records are being made available to threat agents on a massive scale.
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VirtualMacOSX.com user data exposed in breach
Ten thousand user records that included sensitive data were revealed online.
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Massive data breach exposes unencrypted Apple ID logins
Database of 184 million records exposed login info in plain text from dozens of services.
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