OS X Security

14 Jul 2015

Apple employs advanced security technology: Gatekeeper, for example, which makes it safer to download software for your Mac by making sure the developer passes muster. FileVault 2, which protects your Mac's data by using XTS-AES 128 encryption. iCloud Keychain, which stores unique, strong and encrypted passwords, making it easier for you to visit web sites that require you to log in. And sandboxing, a requirement of apps sold through the Mac App Store — isolating apps from critical system components, keeping your data safe.

Unfixed

A WebKit exploit still exists weeks after someone told Apple how to fix it

Oliver Haslam 3 weeks ago 1

Researchers told Apple how to fix an exploit affecting WebKit and, as a result, Safari three weeks ago. But it still hasn't been patched.

fixed

macOS Big Sur 11.4 fixes bug that could see secret screenshots taken

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago

Apple's release of macOS Big Sur 11.4 sees a security big fixed that could have allowed attackers to take screenshots without the user knowing.

Leet h4cker

Someone already hacked Apple's Find My network to send arbitrary data

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 1

Someone has already been able to hack Apple's Find My network to allow them to send arbitrary text using a fake AirTag.

Mac protection

Eight antivirus software options to protect your Mac

Nicole Johnston 1 month ago

Macs do get malware that its security settings alone don't always stop it. Here are some antivirus programs that offer a little bit more protection.

Lotta money

Security researcher earns $100,000 for discovering Safari exploit

Joe Wituschek 2 months ago

Security researcher Jack Dates discovered a Safari to kernel zero-day exploit at the Zero Day Initiative hackathon event.

danger danger

It seems that even the M1 chip is susceptible to malware

Christine Chan 4 months ago 2

It shouldn't surprise you that even the M1 chip can get infected with malware.

BlastDoor

Apple implemented a new security system for iMessage in iOS 14

Joe Wituschek 4 months ago 1

The BlastDoor system prevents malicious code hidden within a message to have access to the operating system or user data.

Flaunting it

Corellium launches individual accounts for its iOS virtualization tool

Joe Wituschek 4 months ago

Corellium, which just won its lawsuit with Apple in December, is now offering its iOS virtualization tool for individual account holders.

Touch ID for all!

Do you have an older Mac? Here's how you can unlock it with Touch ID.

Sergio Velasquez and Lory Gil 6 months ago

Even if your Mac doesn't support Touch ID or Auto Unlock, you can still secure it using biometrics!

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Webcam hacking is real, but you can protect yourself with a privacy cover

Jaclyn Kilani and Mary DeSpain 6 months ago

Worried people might be looking in through your webcam on your MacBook? No worries! Here are some great privacy covers that will protect your privacy.

Secure your Mac

Yes, you can use Apple Watch to unlock your Mac — here's how!

Bryan M Wolfe and Lory Gil 7 months ago 2

You can use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. Here's how.

Insecure

Mysk: Link previews could share your location, expose data to third parties

Oliver Haslam 7 months ago

Leaking IP addresses, and your location as a result, is just one of the problems with badly handled link previews.

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Don't forget to erase your existence before selling your iPhone

Bryan M Wolfe and Mick Symons 8 months ago

If you're selling your iPhone or iPad or passing it on to someone else, the first thing you'll want to do is make sure they won't have access to any of your personal data. Fortunately, iOS makes it very easy to wipe all your data off your old iPhone or iPad, no computer required. Here's how!

Safety first!

Protect your privacy on social media — keep your information private!

Lory Gil and Mikah Sargent 1 year ago 5

Social media is one of the best features of the modern internet, but it's also one of the worst features of the modern internet. It can lead to some pretty terrible interactions, so it's a good idea to keep safety and security in mind. Here's how!

Another security threat

Developers spoofed a TikTok server and replaced real videos with fakes

Oliver Haslam 1 year ago

TikTok is super popular but it's got its problems. Not least the fact developers were able to make fake videos appear as if they were from verified sources.

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