Security News

Google’s AI is now snooping on your emails without your permission – here’s how to opt out

Google accesses your private messages and attachments to train its AI models without your knowledge or permission. Opt out takes just moments.

Your iPhone and Mac now automatically install security patches

It’s a feature of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1, but users have the option to deactivate it.

Check Your Mac Security Update Status with SilentKnight

Check on the status of Mac updates to Xprotect, MRT, and firmware with third party tool (app) Silent Knight.

macOS Gatekeeper & XProtect review: How well does Apple’s free antivirus defend a Mac from malware

Apple’s security layers fight the good fight, but malware and suspect applications can still be installed if warnings are ignored.