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    Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac
    Best Deals

    Best cheap antivirus deals for Mac

    Looking for cheap antivirus software to protect you from the latest threats to your data and identity? Here are the best antivirus deals and the best free antivirus options.
    By Karen Haslam 3 weeks ago
    Best VPN Deals – Find a cheap VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad
    Best Deals

    Best VPN Deals – Find a cheap VPN for your Mac, iPhone or iPad

    Unlock regional content and get improved privacy and security with a VPN. Here are the best deals for the cheapest VPN services.
    By Karen Haslam 3 weeks ago
    Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared
    Updated

    Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared

    14 of the best antivirus software packages and security suites for protecting your Mac or MacBook from viruses and malware, reviewed and ranked by our expert editors.
    By Karen Haslam 4 weeks ago
    Intego VirusBarrier Scanner review
    Reviews

    Intego VirusBarrier Scanner review

    Intego's free VirusBarrier Scanner is free, works well and meets almost all of your needs, what's not to like?
    By Chris Barylick 4 weeks ago
    Vision Pro isn’t out yet but Apple has already patched a serious zero-day flaw
    News

    Vision Pro isn’t out yet but Apple has already patched a serious zero-day flaw

    visionOS 1.0.2 patches WebKit flaw that “‘may have been exploited.”
    By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago
    iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3 updates patch a zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited
    News

    iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3 updates patch a zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited

    WebKit flaw may have been exploited in the wild.
    By Michael Simon 1 month ago
    New malware disguised as popular macOS apps
    News

    New malware disguised as popular macOS apps

    Threat allows attacker to control a compromised Mac.
    By Roman Loyola 1 month ago
    If you use Google Chrome on your Mac, update now
    News

    If you use Google Chrome on your Mac, update now

    Security updates are now available.
    By Roman Loyola 1 month ago
    Your Magic Keyboard just got a rare update to fix a serious security flaw
    News

    Your Magic Keyboard just got a rare update to fix a serious security flaw

    The keyboard will update on its own when connected to your Mac.
    By Roman Loyola 2 months ago
    How to stop and delete iPhone calendar spam
    How-To

    How to stop and delete iPhone calendar spam

    Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
    By Martyn Casserly 2 months ago
    Avira Prime for Mac review
    Updated

    Avira Prime for Mac review

    Avira Prime provides a good selection of security tools, including a VPN and junk file deletion.
    By Chris Barylick and Keith Martin 2 months ago
    iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever
    News

    iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever

    Operation Triangulation spyware targets four vulnerabilities on pre-iOS 17 iPhones.
    By Roman Loyola 2 months ago
    Checking your Mac for viruses. Wait, what?
    How-To

    Checking your Mac for viruses. Wait, what?

    macOS does a pretty good job of stopping malware from attacking your Mac. But there are steps you can take to further protect yourself including scanning your Mac for viruses.
    By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
    How to use a VPN on a Mac
    How-To

    How to use a VPN on a Mac

    Want to view content not available in your country and prevent anyone from tracking you as you browse the web? Here's how to set up and use a VPN on your Mac.
    By Jim Martin 3 months ago
    How to know if your Mac has been hacked
    News

    How to know if your Mac has been hacked

    Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.
    By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
    Apple will now tell us when governments demand push notification records
    Updated

    Apple will now tell us when governments demand push notification records

    Apple had previously been barred from sharing such info by the federal government.
    By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
    How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security
    News

    How 'fake' Lockdown Mode can fool iPhone users into a false sense of security

    Security researchers discover how Apple's super-secure setting can be tricked—but there isn't much to worry about.
    By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
    What to do if you think your Mac has a virus
    How-To

    What to do if you think your Mac has a virus

    Here's what to do if you need to get rid of a Mac virus, check for and remove malware, and tips to avoid being infected.
    By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
    New proxy trojan malware shows why you shouldn't pirate Mac software
    News

    New proxy trojan malware shows why you shouldn't pirate Mac software

    A new network proxy malware have been found in pirate versions of 13 apps.
    By Michael Simon 3 months ago
    Macs can get viruses, but do Macs need antivirus software?
    Feature

    Macs can get viruses, but do Macs need antivirus software?

    Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
    By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
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