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How good is Apple’s built-in iCloud Keychain password manager?

Why pay for a password manager when Apple gives you one for free?

iOS 17.5 includes these 15 security patches for iPhone users

Apple shared the specifics of the iOS 17.5 vulnerability fixies on its Security Updates site.

Security Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove

Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite.

Hackers are using fake apps to distribute this dangerous Mac malware

If you thought the best MacBooks were safe from malware, think again, as hackers now have Apple’s computers fixed firmly in their sights.

iCloud Private Relay vs a VPN – What Are The Differences?

Jul 29, 2024 | > Recent, iCloud, Security

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay has been in the news this week due to an ongoing outage that began on Thursday afternoon...

What Should Apple Users Take Away from the CrowdStrike Debacle?

Jul 22, 2024 | > Recent, macOS, Security

Even while sympathizing with those directly and indirectly affected, it’s hard not to be a little smug. The larger...

Apple gives you one main reason to use Safari in new ad

Jul 16, 2024 | > Recent, Apple Corp., iPad/iPhone, Security

Apple is highlighting the privacy features of the Safari browser. While Google Chrome is the most popular browser,...

Reminder: using Chrome on a Mac defeats Apple’s privacy features

Apr 8, 2023 | Security

Chrome is a perfectly functional web browser, but it and Google's other services deceptively obscure their incredibly...

New Round of “iCloud Support” Scam Emails Are Making the Rounds

Mar 17, 2023 | Security

Phishing scams targeting Apple users appear to be on the rise again, with many folks receiving emails purporting to...

XProtect and built in Mac Protection

Mar 15, 2023 | macOS, Security

Our Macs come with built-in security for malware called X Protect. It isn't an application but is found in MacOS.Find...

How to Whitelist an Email Address in iCloud

Mar 12, 2023 | iCloud, Security

Tired of missing important emails in iCloud? Learn how to whitelist an email address and make sure you receive all the...

There’s a whole load of other macOS and iOS security flaws to worry about

Feb 23, 2023 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

If you haven’t yet applied the latest patches for your Apple devices (both macOS and iOS), you should do it as soon as...

Best Mac antivirus software 2023: Security software compared

Jan 21, 2023 | macOS, Security

Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t...

In 2023, it’s time to finally ditch your real wallet for Apple Pay

Jan 2, 2023 | iPad/iPhone, Security, watchOS

Over the holidays, I was shocked to learn that my mother-in-law never used Apple Pay for the reason that she simply...

Staying Connected at Home and Abroad

Nov 1, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, TVAUG

The Tuesday, October 25 evening special SIG presentation entitled Staying Connected presented by TVAUG member Bill...

Passkeys—Microsoft, Apple, and Google’s password killer—are finally here

Oct 25, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

For years, Big Tech has insisted that the death of the password is right around the corner. For years, those...

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