Apple has released patches for iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, and macOS Monterey 12.2 and is urging users to update. The most…
Tag: macOS
Mac users, update now! “Powerdir” flaw could allow attackers to spy on you
If you have been forgoing updating your Mac, this article might make you think twice. The Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team…
Why Macs are the best, according to Mac expert Thomas Reed: Lock and Code S02E23
In the year 2021, the war for computer superiority has a clear winner, and it is the Macintosh, by Apple. The…
Could Apple’s new MacBooks signal a change in direction on security?
Apple recently announced a new line of completely overhauled MacBook Pros. Much has been written about their new design, new chips,…
Shrootless: Microsoft finds Apple macOS vulnerability
Microsoft researchers have discovered a vulnerability in macOS, dubbed Shrootless, that can allow attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and…
Inside Apple: How macOS attacks are evolving
The start of fall 2021 saw the fourth Objective by the Sea (OBTS) security conference, which is the only security conference…
New Mac malware masquerades as iTerm2, Remote Desktop and other apps
Last week, security researcher Patrick Wardle released details of a new piece of malware masquerading as the legitimate app iTerm2. The…
Macs turn on apps signed by Symantec, treat them as malware
On August 23, following an update to Apple’s security systems on macOS, some Mac users began to see security alerts about…
macOS 11’s hidden security improvements
A deep dive into macOS 11’s internals reveals some security surprises that deserve to be more widely known. Contents Introduction When…
OSX.XLoader hides little except its main purpose: What we learned in the installation process
Last week, Check Point Research described a new Mac variant of malware they call XLoader. It was identified as being the…