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Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
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Looking for cheap antivirus software to protect you from the latest threats to your data and identity? Here are the best antivirus deals and the best free antivirus options.
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Best VPN Deals – Find a cheap VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad
Unlock regional content and get improved privacy and security with a VPN. Here are the best deals for the cheapest VPN services.
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Vision Pro isn’t out yet but Apple has already patched a serious zero-day flaw
visionOS 1.0.2 patches WebKit flaw that “‘may have been exploited.”
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iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3 updates patch a zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited
WebKit flaw may have been exploited in the wild.
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Your Magic Keyboard just got a rare update to fix a serious security flaw
The keyboard will update on its own when connected to your Mac.
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iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever
Operation Triangulation spyware targets four vulnerabilities on pre-iOS 17 iPhones.
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How to know if your Mac has been hacked
Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.
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Apple will now tell us when governments demand push notification records
Apple had previously been barred from sharing such info by the federal government.
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How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security
Security researchers discover how Apple's super-secure setting can be tricked—but there isn't much to worry about.
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New proxy trojan malware shows why you shouldn't pirate Mac software
A new network proxy malware have been found in pirate versions of 13 apps.
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Macs can get viruses, but do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
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Apple devices vulnerable to new Bluetooth security hole attack
BLUFFS exploit could intercept personal data.
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Update Chrome on your Mac to fix this exploit already in the wild
Seven high-risk security fixes are patched in the latest update.
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New 'ObjCShellz' malware allows hackers to remotely control a Mac
The malware, which was created using the Objective-C programming language, can run shell commands that are received from the hacker's server, effectively giving the hacker control of the Mac.
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Hackers exploit security flaw to target iOS 17 iPhones with 'notification attack'
A hacker has discovered a way to hijack your iPhone and flood it with prompts to connect to devices.
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Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On is coming soon to macOS Ventura
The Windows maker announces a hardware-free way to access enterprise accounts securely on a Mac.
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