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Shlayer, No. 1 Threat for Mac, Targets YouTube, Wikipedia
2020-01-23 19:00

The malvertising-focused trojan known as Shlayer has burbled to the top of the malware heap when it comes to targeting Mac users. Shlayer is a trojan downloader, which spreads via fake applications that hide its malicious code, according to Kaspersky.

Mac Deploy Stick 2.0: Benefits of the free MDM for macOS
2019-12-10 17:23

MDS 2.0 helps admins modernize their workflow and deploy Apple hardware and software. Also, this Mac deployment utility is free.

Mac users targetted by Lazarus ‘fileless’ Trojan
2019-12-06 13:18

The Lazarus hacking group are trying to sneak a ‘fileless’ Trojan on to Apple computers, disguised as a fake cryptocurrency trading program.

Jamf unveils Jamf Protect, an enterprise endpoint protection solution built for Mac
2019-11-13 03:00

Jamf launched Jamf Protect, an enterprise endpoint protection solution built for Mac. Jamf Protect leverages native Apple security tools and on-device analysis of macOS activity to create...

Office for Mac 2011 users warned about SYLK file format
2019-11-05 17:14

Still running Office 2011 on a Mac? If so, there are at least two reasons why that might not be a good idea.

PSA: Turning off silent macros in Office for Mac leaves users wide open to silent macro attacks
2019-11-05 06:08

Microsoft seems a bit hazy on what 'disable' actually means A security hole in Office for Mac can be exploited by miscreants to potentially run malicious code on victims' shiny computers without...

Microsoft Office for Mac Users Exposed to Macro-Based Attacks
2019-11-04 14:23

Microsoft Office for Mac does not properly disable XLM macros, thus exposing users to code execution attacks, the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) at Carnegie Mellon University warns. read more

Office for Mac Users Warned of Malicious SYLK Files
2019-11-01 21:59

Researchers warn XML macros embedded in SYLK files can sidestep Microsoft Office for Mac protections.

Jetico releases BestCrypt Volume Encryption Enterprise Edition for Mac
2019-10-30 02:30

Jetico, long-trusted pioneer in data encryption, announced the launch of BestCrypt Volume Encryption – Enterprise Edition for Mac. Expanding on many years of Windows support, Jetico delivers the...

Chrome cripples movie studio Mac Pros
2019-09-27 12:54

A few days ago, movie editors started reporting that Mac Pros running Avid software were crashing throughout Hollywood.