Say “Yes” scam alert
The Federal Communications Commission is warning consumers about a new scam that is hooking consumers with just one word: Yes.
Swift-based ransomware targets Mac pirated software seekers
There is a new ransomware for Macs that has been discovered. It is "poorly coded" in Swift programming language. It encrypts the user's files and demands payment to get your files back.
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‘Xagent’- Another malware scare? Is it a real threat?
...new announcements of malware for Macs, MacDownloader and Xagent. The question is, are they real threats to the average user?
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URGENT! Update your Apple Device Immediately!
Apple's recent updates to iOS, OS X, tvOS and watchOS patch a previously unknown security flaw that allows the secretive gathering of sensitive data with a simple text message, an OS-level bug which bears a strong similarity to last year's Stagefright exploit on Google's Android platform.
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Malware hits Mac
OS X users have been targeted with the first known case of Mac ‘ransomware’ malware. It is found in the Transmission BitTorrent client. Infected versions of the app include ‘KeyRanger’ malware that will maliciously encrypt the user’s hard drive after three days of being installed. The malware then asks for payment to allow the user to decrypt the disk and access their data — the ‘ransom’.
Apple Pay Now in Canada
Apple launched their mobile payment system in Canada. If you are the owner of an iPhone 6 or higher, you can now make purchases with your phone or Apple Watch on merchants terminals that use near field communication (NFC).
iOS 9 May Increase Your Cell Data Usage
Your mobile data may be on the rise. Warning: iOS 9 may increase your data usage. If you have updated your iPhone to iOS 9 and you ever use a poor-quality WiFi network, you should check your cellular data usage. Apple has introduced a new feature that is causing some users to have a spike …