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Apple fixes an arbitrary code execution flaw in Safari

In a series of updates tailor-made for its different platforms, Apple has rolled out important security fixes that address a serious Safari vulnerability.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Side effects of Apple’s security philosophy

The rigid control of software and hardware in Apple devices is both an obstacle to exploitation and a way for high-profile threat actors to persevere inside.

David Balaban
David Balaban

“ActivityInputd / OperativeMachined / SkilledObjectd will damage your computer” popup alert on Mac

This article explains how to stop a rush of Mac alerts warning users of ActivityInputd, OperativeMachined, or SkilledObjectd malware hazard.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove “DominantPartitiond will damage your computer” virus popup from Mac

Incessant Mac pop-up alerts stating that an item called DominantPartitiond will damage your computer are a telltale sign of adware infection.

David Balaban
David Balaban

“Your computer was restarted because of a problem” Mac alert: the causes and fixes

Read this hands-on summary of the random Mac rebooting problem and learn the DIY troubleshooting options that will address the drag.

David Balaban
David Balaban

“StandardBoostd / ElementaryTyped / ManagerAnalogd will damage your computer” virus popup on Mac

Here is a workaround to get rid of Mac pop-up alerts saying that StandardBoostd, ElementaryTyped, or ManagerAnalogd will damage your computer.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Silver Sparrow malware from Mac

Malware authors broke new ground again by launching a Mac threat dubbed Silver Sparrow that has versions infecting machines with M1 and Intel chips on board.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 review

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is an incredibly effective toolkit to get your Mac experience covered from both security and performance angles.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Mac M1 virus: the first-ever malware targeting Apple Silicon is here

Malware authors broke new ground by creating a strain that runs on the latest Mac models with innovative ARM-based M1 processors on board.

David Balaban
David Balaban

“macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”: a workaround for the alert

This article explains what the notification saying “macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware” means and how to act if you hit this roadblock.

David Balaban
David Balaban