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Malwarebytes cites increase in Mac malware threat detections in 2019

Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes noted that it had seen “a startling upward trend” in threats against Macs in 2019. The company stated that 16 percent of total threat detections were now Mac threats. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes said that it noticed “a startling upward trend” in threats against Macs in 2019. It found that 16% of total […]

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Apple releases first macOS 10.15.2 beta to the developer community

If you’re hankering for the macOS Catalina 10.15.2 update, the first developer beta just went out. The newest builds can be downloaded via the Apple Developer Center for those enrolled into the test program, or via an over-the-air update on devices running the beta software. Public betas typically arrive within a few days of the developer versions, […]

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Security experts caution against restarting your computer in cases of malware infection

A group of security experts has stated that if your computer has been infected with malware, it’s best to avoid restarting it. Instead, users should turn off their Wi-Fi, power off the computer, and begin looking for IT help. A recent survey of 1,180 U.S. adults shows that 30 percent restarted their computer to deal with […]

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Apple releases iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2 updates

It’s a hefty pair of updates and they’re here. On Monday, Apple released its long-awaited iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2 updates, which bring a slew of new features to its mobile operating systems. The updates add support for the newly-announced AirPods Pro, more than 70 new emojis, as well as new features for Siri, the […]

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17 AppAspect Technologies apps removed from App Store following discovery of clicker malware

Apparently developer AppAspect Technologies is fond of embedding malware into its iOS apps. 17 apps from the developer were found to contain clicker malware that automatically clicked on ads and opened web pages in the background without user interaction. The malware module bundled with the app SDKs communicated with a previously known command and control servers. The […]