If you read articles about cybersecurity, you’re bound to see the words “malware” and “virus.” Some people use the terms interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences. You’d be forgiven for believing that malware...
A rootkit might sound like something you would need to consult a dentist about. But in fact, it’s actually a form of malware that can steal your data, make a mess of your...
Keyloggers are just 1 type of malware that threatens your computer. So it’s imperative you know what they are and how to detect a keylogger on a Mac. Fortunately, keyloggers are easy to...
Trojan viruses are some of the most difficult types of malware to avoid. As the name implies, a trojan virus hides itself inside something innocuous, something legitimate, then jumps out when the legitimate...
If you’re unfortunate enough for your Mac to be infected with malware, you’re likely experiencing a flood of phony virus notifications. The only thing worse than not dealing with the situation is clicking...
Like any operating system, macOS has a set of standard error messages that pop up now and then. Most of them are self-explanatory, but one — “macOS cannot verify that this app is...
Thanks to the increasing market share of Macs and MacBooks, the Apple ecosystem has never been a higher-value target for malware attacks. Unfortunately, the danger extends beyond macOS and iOS, reaching Apple’s default...
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....
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....
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,...