Security

How to remove a trojan horse virus from your Mac: Header image
It was Homer who first introduced the term “trojan horse” into our vocabulary. The wooden horse that helped the Greeks invade the city of Troy has become a well-known legend around the world....
Jan 17, 2025
9 min read
How to quickly get rid of adware on your Mac: Header image
If you’re suddenly getting lots of pop-up ads appearing on your Mac screen, you likely have adware. This form of malware is becoming increasingly common and is, of course, extremely irritating to experience....
Jan 14, 2025
7 min read
Can you get a virus from a PDF? Here’s what to do if you’ve already opened one: Header image
Hackers and malware developers are always changing their tactics to try to stay one step ahead of everyone else. Consequently, no file format can be considered 100% safe. If it isn’t dangerous now,...
Jan 10, 2025
7 min read
How to run a Mac virus scan to check your Mac for malware: Header image
Contrary to popular belief, Macs do get viruses and other malware. Due to the way a Mac is constructed, the risk of that malware spreading is limited compared to the risk of it...
Dec 26, 2024
9 min read
How to remove a virus or any other malware from your Mac: Header image
Despite what you may have heard, MacBooks can and do get viruses and malware. Admittedly, viruses on Macs are not as prevalent as on Windows, but they do happen. And if a virus...
Dec 25, 2024
8 min read
How to get rid of a browser hijacker in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
Your web browser is the door to your internet activity, including what you search for and what you buy. Therefore, it’s highly worth the effort for a hacker to try to install a...
Dec 23, 2024
9 min read
How to identify spyware and remove it from your device: Header image
Spyware is becoming more prevalent. Reports reveal that spyware, malware that used to be reserved mostly for high-value targets, is now impacting a larger number of normal end users than expected. In this...
Dec 20, 2024
7 min read
How secure are Macs? A complete guide to protecting your MacBook: Header image
When going online, you want to be reassured that your Mac security is strong enough to stand against all types of threats. Malware is a growing problem, and although you hopefully have strong...
Dec 19, 2024
10 min read
Kaspersky alternatives: The 5 best options to replace Kaspersky: Header image
If you’re in the United States and using Kaspersky as your antivirus solution, you’ll likely have noticed by now that it’s no longer working. So, what’s the full story of the Kaspersky scandal,...
Dec 17, 2024
5 min read
How can you prevent malware attacks? Header image
Malware attacks are a persistent problem for MacBook owners, and it’s a problem that isn’t likely to go away. Therefore, you should learn how malware gets onto your computer so you can prevent...
Dec 16, 2024
6 min read