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Researcher claims Mac's malware-flagging tool is 'trivially easy' to bypass
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple added Background Task Manager to macOS last year but a security researcher has now shed light on some serious flaws in the tool.
This popular Mac utility is now effectively malware — delete it right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
NightOwl used to be the best way to use dark mode on macOS but it’s now adds your Mac to what is basically a botnet.
FBI just issued new warning over AI malware attacks — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are now using generative AI and open-source AI models to make their malware and other cyberattacks harder to detect and defend against.
The Google Play Store is making a big change to fend off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is changing the rules for new Android app developers to help curb malware and malicious apps.
This new Mac malware is stealing passwords, credit card info and more — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
ShadowVault malware can steal data stored in your browser as well as Apple’s built-in password manager Keychain.
This new malware is taking over Discord accounts and stealing browser data — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new Golang-based malware called Skuld is currently targeting Windows users and gamers worldwide to extract sensitive data from their PCs.
Android apps with 30 million downloads contain SpinOk Android malware — delete these now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Even more Android apps containing the SpinOK malware, which can spy on you and steal your passwords, have been discovered on the Play Store.
This macOS flaw lets hackers install 'undeletable' malware on your Mac — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has patched a new macOS flaw called Migraine after it was discovered by security researchers from Microsoft.
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