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New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers
Because it looks like it was sent from Apple, some people might fall for it.
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This macOS bug is so rare, you'll probably never experience it
The only known fix: turn your Mac off and then on again every 49 days.
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Apple urges iPhone users to update as new DarkSword hacking tool lands online
Malware targets iPhone running older versions of iOS.
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Best VPN deals 2026: Get a cheap VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad
Save money on a VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad. Discover the best current deals and secure, reliable options for Apple devices.
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Your iPhone and Mac might have updated overnight. Here's why
Apple has issued its first Background Security Improvements update for iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 to fix a vulnerability in WebKit.
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Best deals on Mac antivirus
Looking for cheap antivirus security software to protect your data and identity? Here are the best antivirus deals and the best free antivirus options.
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'Harmful' Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users
The scheme looks like a sponsored link but leads users to a site designed to look an Apple page and instructs users to run Terminal commands.
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These AI apps expose your data, and they're all over the App Store
The Firehound Project is a public registry that hunts down AI apps that expose user data—and there are a ton of them.
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Do Macs need antivirus software, or are Apple’s protections enough?
Macs do get malware, but Apple includes security tools in macOS to keep you safe. We explain what they are and why they may not be enough.
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Apple lowers Mac security bounty rewards in seeming shift to iPhone attacks
Researchers have less incentive to work on the Mac platform.
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ChillyHell malware continues to go undetected on macOS, according to Jamf
New malware incorporates technology to make it more difficult to detect.
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Security expert details how a simple Microsoft tool led to the discovery of a serious macOS flaw
The hole was fixed by Apple in the macOS Sequoia 15.3 update.
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WhatsApp warns iPhone and Mac users to update ASAP
The most recent update includes an important security patch.
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New 'sophisticated' malware threat may already be hiding on your Mac
JSCoreRunner is malware that spreads through what appears to be a free PDF converter app distributed on thew web.
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If you use iCloud Passwords on Chrome or Firefox, your data may be at risk
Browser extension vulnerability can expose sensitive data to hackers.
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PSA: Update your Apple devices to fix a critical browser flaw
The latest OS updates include important browser security patches.
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This bounty hunter reported a critical bug to Apple. He only got $1,000
Insight into the Apple Security Bounty program that was started six years ago.
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New Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update
Users of blockchain tech and crypto are the primary targets.
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Why you need to pack a VPN for your next vacation
A VPN can help you protect your data, unlock content, and browse safely on public Wi-Fi.
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