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Apple saved me from the worst iPhone text scam I’ve ever seen

Apple’s security measures are so good, smishing scams are just silly now.

The 10 security settings that protect your Mac from malware

While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare you could still be targeted. Here’s what you should do to stay safe.

North Korean hackers created new macOS malware disguised as popular app installers

Another day, another macOS malware is trying to actively exploit your Mac. This time, North Korean hackers are using fake job offers hidden in updates to popular apps.

I refused to use a password manager for years. Now I swear by them

Learn from my stubborn mistakes. You don’t have to pay to get a solid service.. Apple and Google have more basic but very well-integrated password managers for their ecosystems.

Check If an Email Is Valid on Your iPhone

Apr 20, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

Everybody gets phishing emails. But sometimes it’s not always easy to determine if an email is from a legitimate email...

iCloud encryption explained: How secure is your data?

Apr 16, 2025 | > Recent, iCloud, Security

With all the marketing Apple does around privacy, and all the talk lately of government surveillance around the globe,...

Which search engine is the most private? Google, Bing vs. Brave, DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Mojeek

Apr 12, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

Google and Bing—the main search engines that people use to find information—are designed to collect data from users in...

How to reset your Apple ID password

Apr 11, 2024 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

An Apple ID password is relatively easy to forget because it's not necessarily something you'd need to remember every...

Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks

Mar 29, 2024 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, Security

One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users...

How to Easily Save Passwords on All Your Devices With Apple’s iCloud Keychain

Mar 10, 2024 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, watchOS

Many security experts recommend using a password manager to create and keep track of logins. One option for iPhone,...

How Do Passkeys Work & How to Use Them on iPhone

Feb 22, 2024 | > Recent, iCloud, Security

iCloud Keychain now supports passkeys. How do passkeys work? Passkeys are an alternate way to sign into specific...

Should You Use iCloud Keychain to Sync Passwords on Mac and iPhone?

Jan 23, 2024 | > Recent, iCloud, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

iCloud Keychain, the built-in password manager for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS devices, offers more features than you...

That emergency phone call from a loved one could actually be scammers using AI — how to stay safe

Jan 19, 2024 | > Recent, AI, Security

While both businesses and ordinary people have started using AI to make things easier, so have scammers. Besides...

Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing: What’s the Difference?

Jan 12, 2024 | > Recent, Security

Do you ever get weird emails, texts, or calls asking for money, your personal information, or that you click some...

Amazon Scam Calls Will Cost You Thousands: Here’s How to Stay Safe

Dec 28, 2023 | > Recent, Security

Scammers love to impersonate large, well-known companies, and Amazon is no exception. You may receive a call from...

Here’s How Apple AirTags Actually Work

Dec 20, 2023 | > Recent, Security

AirTags might seem a bit like magic. They're tiny, fit nicely in backpacks and on keychains, and they can somehow...

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