A recent announcement boosts Apple’s commitment to a future without passwords. What this will actually do for security remains to be seen.
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Bluetooth and Display Fixes Highlight macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update
Thursday saw a number of important software updates from Apple. Among them, macOS Monterey 12.3.1 arrived to fix several issues.
Update to Google Chrome Browser Fixes High-Severity Issues
Google released a new version of its Chrome browser for macOS to address high-severity security issues that could be exploited by hackers.
Security Stuff: Protecting Your Data and Staying Safe Online
Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple.
British Police Arrest 7 Suspected Okta Hackers
British police recently arrested seven people, aged 16 to 21, as part of its investigation into the group of Okta hackers known as Lapsus$.
Arizona First State to Accept ID in Apple Wallet at TSA Security
Apple Wallet users in Arizona will soon be able to use their devices to gain clearance at select TSA checkpoints. More states will follow.
New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia
Volexity’s security experts recently detected new malware, GIMMICK. It’s primarily affecting users in Asia, and there are ways to combat it.
New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS
A new phishing scam posing at the IRS is making the rounds through email. Infamous botnet Emotet is behind many of the attacks.
Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device
With Apple’s Focus Mode, iPhone users can create a custom, games-only profile, giving them peace of mind when a child plays with their phone.
Here's What We Know About PYSA Ransomware
PYSA ransomware is a piece of malware from an unknown APT group. It attacks what the FBI calls “soft targets.”