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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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