On Tuesday, September 26, Apple released macOS Sonoma 14 and Safari 17 with more than 60 security updates. Here are the most important things to know about these updates.

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On September 21, Apple patched three zero-day vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited in the wild to infect iPhones with Predator spyware. Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches were also vulnerable and received updates.

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Mac malware campaigns from AtomicStealer, MetaStealer, and Realst have all been active in September. We break down the recent developments, including exclusive new insights into Realst recruiting efforts.

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At the Apple Event livestream on September 12, new iPhones and Apple Watches were announced. But there was more in store. Here are all the major revelations during—and after—the event.

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On Monday, September 11, Apple and Google released security updates to address major flaws. The patched vulnerabilities are apparently ones that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware may have actively exploited in the wild. Apple patched the same ImageIO flaw (CVE-2023-41064) that it had fixed in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16 last Thursday, September […]

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Fraudulent, scammy, and subversive apps continue to be discovered in Apple's iOS App Store on a regular basis. Here are just a handful that have been unearthed over the past couple weeks.

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On September 7, Apple released critically urgent security patches for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Install the updates as soon as possible.

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Duolingo, a popular language-learning app and site, suffered a data leak exposing more than 2.6 million user e-mail addresses and other info. Here is everything you need to know to keep your data safe from similar leaks.

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Downfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may (or may not) be impacted; Apple has not made any statement about it. Here is what Mac users should know.

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SMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards.

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A blogger recently claimed that NightOwl, a popular app, enlists Macs in a botnet. Apple seemed to agree that something was off, revoking the NightOwl code-signing certificate. But is the app really malware? Here is the full story.

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Is there really a new Mac version of HVNC backdoor malware? And was it really discovered by ChatGPT on the Dark Web? Let us examine these claims and uncover the truth of the matter.

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Realst Stealer disguises itself as Mac video games, but it actually tries to steal your wallets and passwords. And it seems to be ready for macOS Sonoma.

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This week, both Firefox and Chrome got security updates, addressing more than a dozen vulnerabilities each. Update your browsers now to stay protected.

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On Monday, July 24, Apple released OS updates to address a major kernel vulnerability that has been used in the wild to install malware on iPhones, as well as two other actively exploited vulnerabilities.

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After facing public backlash, Apple finally removed some unethical apps from the App Store, including a Threads lookalike app and Indian lending apps with ridiculous fees.

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Apple will permanently shut down My Photo Stream on July 26, 2023. Here's what you need to know to avoid losing any of your important pictures by moving to iCloud Photos.

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ShadowVault data stealer Mac malware made headlines in the Apple press this week. Here is what we know about it so far.

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On July 10 and July 12, Apple released and re-released its second round of Rapid Security Response updates for macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16, to address an actively exploited vulnerability.

But shortly after the updates began to roll out, Apple halted them due to reports of breaking some popular Web sites.

Apple re-issued the update on Wednesday, July 12, which both patches the original vulnerability and resolves the bug that was introduced in the July 10 releases of the RSR.

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Macs can last a long time, far longer than Apple will support them with macOS updates. If your Mac cannot run the latest version of macOS, it is unsafe to use online. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your old Mac, safely.

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