A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto
A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walle.....»»
Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements
Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»
Beware — that new VPN you"ve found could be infected with malware
Malicious AI tools also distributed through fake websites and Telegram channels......»»
Threat actor claims to have breached Apple, allegedly stealing source code of several internal tools
Notorious threat actor IntelBroker, who previously claimed responsibility for other high-profile data breaches, including those of U.S. government systems in April, allegedly leaked the source code of several internal tools used at Apple via a post o.....»»
Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users
Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with legitimate-looking but fake apps that deliver information-stealing malware instead, Recorded Future’s researchers are warning. The threat actor behind this complex scheme is going after both Windows.....»»
Whatever you do, don’t click this error if you see it pop up
Hackers are showing users fake error messages from Chrome, OneDrive and Microsoft Word and a fake fix to get them to install malware......»»
macOS 15 Sequoia: How to use presenter preview and video call background replacements
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac X, an all-in-one utility that removes clutter, optimizes performance and protects your Mac from malware. Get a 7 day free trial. While Apple Intelligence may be the biggest change landing on the Mac th.....»»
Staggering $300 discount hits Apple"s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
The steep $300 discount drops the upgraded M2 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD to $1,399.Save $300 on a popular MacBook Air config.We're following a new sale at B&H today, with the 15-inch MacBook Air stealing the spotlight due to a.....»»
New method enhances Brillouin optical fiber sensing for infrastructure monitoring
Brillouin scattering is the phenomenon of the inelastic scattering of light by thermally generated acoustic vibrations. Brillouin-based optical fiber sensing can be used to measure temperature and strain distributions by determining how the light sca.....»»
Malware peddlers love this one social engineering trick!
Attackers are increasingly using a clever social engineering technique to get users to install malware, Proofpoint researchers are warning. The message warns of a problem but also offers a way to fix it (Source: Proofpoint) Social engineering users t.....»»
20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers
Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Mil.....»»
Bird flu virus from Texas human case kills 100% of ferrets in CDC study
H5N1 bird flu viruses have shown to be lethal in ferret model before. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Yui Mok) The strain of H5N1 bird flu isolated from a dairy worker in Texas was 100 percent fatal in ferrets used to model inf.....»»
Thief at Cadillac dealership reports her own crime in progress
Police in Fort Myers, Fla., arrested a woman who called 911 to say she was stealing a car from a dealership and wanted to do it legally......»»
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a.....»»
90% of threats are social engineering
In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering a.....»»
A new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto
A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walle.....»»
Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime linchpin
Officials hope to sever a component crucial to the larger malware landscape. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An international cast of law enforcement agencies has struck a blow at a cybercrime linchpin that’s as obscure.....»»
Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime lynchpin
Officials hope to sever a component crucial to the larger malware landscape. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An international cast of law enforcement agencies has struck a blow at a cybercrime lynchpin that’s as obscure.....»»
Mystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour span
An unknown threat actor with equally unknown motives forces ISP to replace routers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One day last October, subscribers to an ISP known as Windstream began flooding message boards with report.....»»
I tested the most popular free antivirus apps for Mac. Here are the very best
Contrary to popular belief, MacOS is still susceptible to malware. Here are the best free antivirus for Mac so you can stay safe without forking over big bucks......»»
The best antivirus software for Chromebooks in 2024
Your Chromebook may need extra protection against malware and similar problems. These security apps work great with Chrome OS and have strong antivirus tools......»»