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KeRanger ransomware arrives on the Mac, Transmission 2.90 application infected

Ransomware has come to the Mac. Over the weekend, researcher at Palo Alto Networks stated that ransomeware, which encrypts data on infected machines, then typically asks users to pay ransoms in hard-to-trace digital currencies to get an electronic key so they can retrieve their data, has been found to be targeting the Mac OS X […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Intel may provide LTE modems for next-gen iPhones

Intel is looking to be a provider of some dead-nifty LTE modems for the next-gen iPhone. CLSA Securities analyst Srini Pajjuri has corroborated multiple reports claiming that Intel will supply LTE modems for the iPhone 7, according to a research note obtained by NDTV. Pajjuri stated that Intel has acquired a “significant portion” of the […]

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Apple launches Twitter account for support services

Who says social media is only an annoying thing? Apple’s new support account on Twitter has garnered more than 125,000 since its launch on Thursday. The account has over 2,750 tweets as of writing, meaning that Apple’s support team has responded to nearly 100 customer tweets per hour so far. Not a bad start out […]

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Alfred utility set to hit 3.0, incorporate significant new features

A nifty program is about to get a hefty update. Alfred, the shortcut and keyword workflow utility for OS X, is about to hit version 3.0. The new version includes the following fixes and changes: Workflows: Workflows have evolved to be much more flexible, allowing you to lay out and connect objects in any way […]

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Apple Pay Finance News

Apple Pay adds 27 banks, credit unions in United States

Apple Pay is growing. Following its launch in China and three million users logging on in just two days, Apple Pay has added another 27 bands and credit unions backing the 1,000+ partners in the U.S.: 1st Community Federal Credit Union Abacus Federal Savings Bank Bank of England BankFirst Financial Services Bull’s Eye Credit Union […]