Tag: SecureMac

iOS 17 enhances privacy with Lockdown Mode, anti-tracking, and secure passkeys. NSO's Pegasus spyware targets journalists. Microsoft warns of cybersecurity threats in live sports events. The post Checklist 344: iOS 17, Pegasus, and Sportsball! appeared first on SecureMac.

This week we discuss Apple resuming their efforts to battle pegasus, urgent security updates, and what went down at Apple's Wonderlust event. The post Checklist 343: Pegasus and Wonderlust appeared first on SecureMac.

In this week's Checklist podcast, we go over Blackberry's cybersecurity solutions, ARPA-H's healthcare systems cybersecurity initiative, and more. The post Checklist 342: Cyberattacks, Moonshots, and HIPAA appeared first on SecureMac.

Federal Authorities Seize Counterfeit Apple Products Worth Nearly $400,000 in LA Crackdown and Beware of Student Loan Scams Amidst Policy Changes. Learn How to Identify Counterfeit Goods and Protect Yourself from Scammers. The post Checklist 341: Fake Goods and Student...

Apple opposes UK's encryption-compromising laws, risking service withdrawal. Balancing security and law enforcement needs in focus. The post Checklist 340: QR Codes and Magic Doors appeared first on SecureMac.

Uncover Intel-based Macs' 'Downfall' vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats. The post Checklist 339: Common Sense Security Steps appeared first on SecureMac.

Dark web threats to macOS surge 1000%, deep learning steals keystrokes via mic with 95% accuracy. Apple tightens App Store security, requires API justification by Spring 2024. The post Checklist 338: Macs and Keyboards and Required Reasons appeared first on...

also known as HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.HashBreaker Type: Hybrid Threat Platform: Mac OS 9 Last updated: 08/10/23 4:17 pm Threat Level: High Description Realst Stealer is a Rust-based infostealer which targets macOS cryptocurrency wallets, stored passwords and browser data, designed to infect macOS 14 Sonoma (unreleased at this time publicly) Realst Stealer Threat...

Electric vehicle chargers are vulnerable to hacking, raising security concerns for power grids. Efforts are underway to strengthen their security, but challenges remain. Protect yourself from online threats with tips to avoid scam ads. The post Checklist 337: I, Charger...

This week we discuss Apple's Rapid Security Response faces challenges with recent updates and a high school which accidentally reset all students' passwords, inviting a security breach. The post Checklist 336: Rapid Security Response (and Retreat) appeared first on SecureMac.

Scam search result ads: How to spot them and how to protect yourself. The post Scam search result ads: What to know and how to protect yourself appeared first on SecureMac.

Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 09/15/21 10:09 pm Threat Level: High Description FakeTerm is malware. FakeTerm Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove FakeTerm Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your...

Type: Hybrid Threat Platform: Microsoft Windows Last updated: 07/13/22 5:17 pm Threat Level: High Description VBS is a hybrid threat that comes packaged as a driver that includes Mac,Win,Linux. VBS Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove VBS Hybrid Threat from your system, as well as provide protection against other...

Type: Spyware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 07/25/22 3:28 pm Threat Level: High Description CloudMensis macOS spyware is spyware that uses cloud storage as its C&C channel and to exfiltrate documents, keystrokes, and screen captures from compromised Macs CloudMensis macOS spyware Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove CloudMensis...

also known as Trojan.OSX.Zuru.gen Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 01/17/23 11:04 pm Threat Level: High Description Zuru is malware that embeds itself with legitimate macOS applications and offered to be downloaded via suspicious websites. It uses Python to investigate a compromised system and launches payloads to...