Malware

The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for: Header image
The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for
Viruses and malware have been around since the early days of technology. The intention of malware has always been to disrupt, steal, mislead, pressure, extort, spy, and cause damage. But what are the...
Feb 28, 2025
8 min read
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach? Header image
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach?
A backdoor is a type of malware that establishes a presence in a system and allows hackers to connect with the infected device. You can think of it as someone adding an extra...
Feb 25, 2025
10 min read
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack? Header image
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack?
Businesses and individuals alike face a lot of threats online, and one of the greatest threats is a menace known as ransomware, a very serious form of malware that locks down and encrypts...
Feb 20, 2025
9 min read
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Header image
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
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...
Feb 17, 2025
7 min read
Remove rootkit
How to use a rootkit scanner to detect and remove rootkits
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...
Feb 13, 2025
7 min read
How can you detect and remove keyloggers? Header image
How can you detect and remove keyloggers?
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...
Feb 10, 2025
8 min read
How can you detect a trojan virus? Header image
How can you detect a trojan virus?
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...
Jan 31, 2025
6 min read
How can you stop virus notifications on your Mac? Header image
How can you stop virus notifications on your Mac?
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...
Jan 28, 2025
7 min read
“macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”: Why you see this error and how to fix it: Header image
“macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”: Why you see this error and how to fix it
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...
Jan 23, 2025
6 min read
How to get rid of a Safari virus on your Mac or iPhone: Header image
How to get rid of a Safari virus on your Mac or iPhone
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...
Jan 21, 2025
7 min read