Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it. With security being an ever-increasing concern in the connected age, ...

No matter what you've heard, Macs get viruses too. There are a handful of indicators that your Mac may be infected by malware: your computer running slower or working harder than usual (or overheating ...

Remember those old I'm a Mac, I'm a PC ads? In one, the Mac looks on, concerned, while the PC keeps sneezing from a virus it's caught, eventually crashing backward onto the ground. For a while, Macs ...

You might think that your Mac is safe from viruses and malware but think again. There’s a new threat in town, and it’s after your precious data. Meet, Xloader, a sneaky malware that used to target ...

I was recently visiting my parents when I got the dreaded question: I think my Mac has a virus but I thought Macs didn’t get viruses? They were obviously a little concerned and somewhat embarrassed ...

Today, of course, is a very different world. Macs are the fourth most popular brand of personal computers, and as owners of a premium brand, Mac owners make a juicy target. Does that mean you need ...

Apple's older Mac computers face security risks without regular updates, but 10 essential tips including FileVault encryption and strong passwords can keep aging Macs protected.

Earlier this year, we saw a new malware designed for Macs called MacStealer that can compromise passwords, credit card numbers, crypto wallets, and more. After a second version of that popped up in ...

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