Mac OS Security

Passware Cracks Apple's FileVault Encryption

The solution requires physical access to a targeted machine.

Mac OS X Updates Patch 51 Vulnerabilities

Forty of the security flaws could enable arbitrary code execution.

F-Secure Sees Surge in New Mac Malware

The company found 58 new Mac threats between April and December of 2011.

Hiring Hackers and Buying Malware is Easy

The only thing you need to know to become a cybercriminal these days is where to deposit the money.

Apple Patches iTunes Security Flaw

Version 10.5.1 fixes a vulnerability that could enable man-in-the-middle attacks.

The Pros and Cons of Advanced Authentication

Isn't it time to move beyond the infinitely-hackable name and password combo?

Apple Releases Java Security Updates for Snow Leopard, Lion

The company says the updates provide 'improved compatibility, security and reliability.'

Enterprises Need Better Security Strategies Now

Security threats are too pervasive, persistent and costly to think about IT security after the fact, according to Ernst & Young.

Zeus (Still) Wants Your Wallet

The antivirus community has failed to figure out this able and persistent piece of malware. It's as simple as that.

Sophos Warns of DevilRobber Mac OS X Trojan

The Trojan uses victims' GPUs for Bitcoin mining.

Taking a Layered Approach to IT Security

Smart patching and whitelisting combined with antivirus are a good way to ensure you are going beyond the basics.

Researchers Warn of New Tsunami Mac OS X Trojan

OSX/Tsunami-A appears to be a port of the Linux backdoor Trojan Troj/Kaiten.

Taiwan Tops List for Attack Traffic

New Akamai report points the finger at Asia-Pacific for most attack traffic.

F-Secure Warns of New Mac Trojan

The Flashback.C Trojan is designed to disable the automatic update component of XProtect.

'They' Really Are Watching You

Your friends may say you're paranoid but this time you might be right.

Apple Patches 96 Security Flaws with iOS 5

The update includes 69 security fixes for WebKit alone.

Safari Update Patches Security Vulnerabilities

Version 5.1.1 patches several security flaws, including one that can allow a basic JavaScript command to launch arbitrary programs.

Review: Kaspersky Adds Cloud, Smartphones to Its Updated Offering

The first major overhaul in four years of Kaspersky's business antivirus software, Kaspersky Business Space Security, is out.

Google Silently Updates Chrome as Mozilla Preps

You may not have noticed, but Google updated your Chrome browser silently for seven vulnerabilities and Mozilla wants to do the same thing.

Skype for iOS Gets Security Update

Version 3.5.84 patches a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to access a victim's contact list.

Mac OS X Trojan Poses as Flash Installer

The Trojan deactivates some network security features, and sends information about the infected Mac to a remote server.

F-Secure, Sophos Find New Mac Malware

The new Trojan is disguised as a PDF file.

Mac OS X Lion Password Security Flaws Found

The password of the current user can be changed without needing to know the original password.

No More Security Updates for Older Macs?

Apple's most recent security update wasn't made available to users of Mac OS X 10.5 and older operating systems.

Apple Releases Mac OS X Security Update

The update removes DigiNotar from the list of trusted root certificates.