macOS stories - Page 6
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
MacOS High Sierra zero-day shows Keychain passwords in plain text
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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MacOS users who are starting the upgrade to High Sierra are vulnerable to a proof-of-concept attack that shows their online passwords in plain text.
OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.
First impressions of macOS Sierra: Destined to fly or fated to pie?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Today macOS Sierra is finally available as a free download for Mac users. It is still only early days, but here are my first impressions.
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
And winner for the best Mac security solution is…
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Are you a Mac user? Apple's offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
New malware steals passwords from OS X keychain
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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OSX/Keydnap is reportedly a Trojan stealing passwords and keys out of OS X keychains, while creating a permanent backdoor.
There's no such thing as Mac OS X ransomware, right?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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OS X users have been hit with the first known case of Mac 'ransomware' malware, found in the recently released BitTorrent client app Transmission.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.
Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
Apple unveils free OS X Mavericks update
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Apple revitalises Macs with gratis OS X Mavericks upgrade, flaunting 200+ features, enhanced efficiency, and elite new apps.
Apple releases OS X Mavericks preview
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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Live from the WWDC in San Francisco, Apple unveils a developer preview of OS X Mavericks, the 10th major release of the operating system.
OSX.crisis has security vendors rubbing hands in glee
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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The new OSX.Crisis malware marks the end of Mac's security supremacy, targeting multiple platforms, including virtual machines.
Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Branded as making the Mac, iPad and iPhone work even better together, Apple's new upgrade is available to download.
Apple developer event sells out in two hours
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference sells out in 2 hours, emphasising the demand for iOS and OS X platforms among developers.
Apple previews OS X 'Mountain Lion' - Updated
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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Apple unveils OS X 'Mountain Lion' in a new video preview, offering a glimpse into the future of their updated operating system.