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Top 5 macOS Monterey Issues You Might Need to Fix

If you have recently started using macOS Monterey here are some of the issues and their solutions you need to be aware of. Apple’s macOS Monterey was released recently and Mac users were excited to update their operating system and enjoy its new features. Some of its latest features are improved Safari, FaceTime, and the […]

UpdateAgent malware variant impersonates legitimate macOS software

The new variant of UpdateAgent malware is also capable of dropping adware against macOS. The IT security researchers at Microsoft Security Intelligence have discovered a new variant of  UpdateAgent (aka WizardUpdate) malware targeting Mac devices. UpdateAgent was originally discovered in November 2020 targeting macOS. New variant, new capabilities, new adware In a series of tweets, […]

Top 3 Ways to Find a Hidden File on a Mac

Mac computers often have hidden files that you can’t see. Find out the practical ways to find and view the articles with ease in this article.  Macbooks often have files, directories, and folders in the system backend that maintain smooth functionalities. These files are sensitive and might cause severe system issues if the user alters, […]

What To Do With Dead Mac Internal SSD To Protect Your Privacy

Apple no longer uses hard drives for storage in Macbooks. This ensures that your device is thin as the SSD is fitted within the frame of the device. This means that, when your device dies, you can’t take off the hard drive to destroy it to keep your private information safe from prying eyes. Even […]

New AdLoad Variant Bypasses Apple’s Security Defenses to Target macOS Systems

A new wave of attacks involving a notorious macOS adware family has evolved to leverage around 150 unique samples in the wild in 2021 alone, some of which have slipped past Apple’s on-device malware scanner and even signed by its own notarization service, highlighting the malicious software ongoing attempts to adapt and evade detection. “AdLoad,” […]

Here are 5 MacBook Hacks that You Must Know

MacBook hacks and shortcuts are endless. There is AirDrop, there is iMessage—the options are limitless. Here are 5 quick hacks to make the best out of your MacBook. Apple is known to be the epitome of an intuitive approach to tech. Be it unique gestures, or an overall simple approach to software, Apple has shown […]

What to Do If Your Mac Keeps Freezing

A MacBook is the closest a personal computer gets to perfection. While Windows-based computers are notorious for being laggy and slow, MacBooks are the epitome of performance.  However, even a MacBook isn’t immune to underperformance and can slow down or start freezing up over time. In this article, we will explore the common reasons your […]

The 2019 MacBook Air Has 35% Slower SSD Than 2018 Model

Apple announced a new MacBook Air last week with the True Tone display and refreshed price which is $100 less than the 2018 model. Now it has been revealed how Apple managed to offer the new MacBook Air at a relatively cheaper price – by fitting in a slower SSD. Tests conducted by Consomac have […]

Apple Is ‘Sorry’ For Persisting Issues With MacBook Keyboards

MacBook Pro keyboards have always found themselves amidst criticism from users for reliability issues and failing keys. Apple redesigned butterfly switch keyboards over the years to resolve the issues, but it seems that the company’s efforts have not reached fruition. Apple has now admitted that even in the third generation keyboards, the issues are persistent and […]

Attackers successfully hide Mac malware in ad images

Malware campaigns have become quite regular on Apple devices and as per the new report from Confiant, a cyber-security firm, there’s a new group on the block called that is specifically targeting Apple users through malvertising. The group called VeryMal has employed steganography technique this time to prevent detection and hide the malicious code in […]

Apple’s Mac App Store Finally Gets Microsoft Office 365

Apple Mac’s App Store, for the very first time, has gotten its hands on the Microsoft Office 365 suite, for the MacBook users. Microsoft Office’s entry in the Mac App Store will allow users to use the Microsoft apps such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more with ease and convenience. To recall, earlier, […]

Former Apple employee extracted documents about autonomous vehicles

Chinese man has been accused of stealing sensitive information from the company and trying to escape to his country. Xiaolang Zhang worked on Apple‘s driverless car project, but allegedly would have planned to move to Xiaopeng Motors Autonomous Vehicle Company in China, as reported in leaked court reports. The man was arrested at San Jose Airport, […]

How to buy MacBook for $1, or hacking SAP POS

SAP POS Xpress Server does not perform any authentication checks for critical functionality that requires user identity. As a result, administrative and other privileged functions can be accessed without any authentication procedure thus allowing anyone who gets into the network to change prices or set discounts. The vulnerabilities were identified by ERPScan researchers and reported […]