As useful as Zoom has become, especially in the wake of Coronavirus and the need to videoconference, the company’s once again in hot water over how some of its software operates. In addition to taking flak for not encrypting its data end to end, a developer has noted that Zoom installs into the macOS without […]
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This is why you don’t download suspicious Flash updates from out of nowhere. Security firm Kaspersky has stated that in 2019, the Shlayer Trojan infect one in ten Mac users, exposing users to malicious apps that hide behind fake error messages about users needing to update Flash. The firm stated that Macs have been the […]
If you’re curious about it, Microsoft has released its Edge Chromium web browser, which is based on Google’s open-source Chromium browser engine for Mac users. Some of the features include the following: New Tab: Choose a layout to view information like Focused, Inspirational, or Informational. Collections: Coming soon, Collections integrates with Office 365 so you […]
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 […]
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 […]