Dutch hacker finds critical vulnerability in macOS
The process injection vulnerability allows access to webcams, microphones and sensitive information.
Thijs Alkemade, an ethical hacker from Computest Security, discovered a way to circumvent security measures within Apple's operating system. It bears some resemblance to Alkemede's discovery in t... Read more
Windows 11 adoption: almost 10 percent growth while Apple loses
The latest adoption figures for the Windows 11 operating system show the market is growing year over year. Last year marked an almost ten percent increase. In addition, it is noted that Apple is losing users to Windows.
The widely known story of Windows 11 has not changed. The OS holds only a p... Read more
macOS patch now prevents random window sharing
Apple has made new releases available for macOS Sonoma and iOS 17. Release 14.2.1 fixes a vulnerability issue for macOS Sonoma around screen sharing with others.
Release 14.2.1 of macOS Sonoma addresses an issue when sharing screens with others. This recently discovered bug can share content fro... Read more
Arc browser tries to give multitaskers the best experience on Windows
The web browser Arc has been around for Mac users for a while and is now introduced to Windows users. The company behind Arc wants to move away from competitors such as Chrome and Bing and is trying to provide a better online experience for those working with multiple tabs open at once.
We saw ... Read more
VMware partners with Intel for easier macOS management
VMware is offering new solutions for businesses to manage macOS devices in partnership with Intel. The solutions are offered through the Anywhere Workspace platform.
VMware is investing in solutions for streamlining IT processes because it believes it can bring businesses more than just cost sa... Read more
New MetaStealer malware targets macOS systems
A new MetaStealer malware that attempts to steal sensitive information is currently actively targeting Intel-based macOS systems. Sensitive information for Meta and Telegram services are particularly targeted.
According to SentinelOne researchers, the Go-based new MetaStealer malware developed i... Read more
MacOS malware detection tool proves easy to bypass
The Background Task Management tool built into macOS to thwart malware turns out not to perform its function very well. This was revealed by Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle during a Defcon-31 presentation in Las Vegas.
Since late 2022, Apple has built the Background Task Management tool i... Read more
Apple phases out macOS support for Intel Macs faster and faster
Apple is phasing out support for its macOS operating system for Intel-based Macs faster and faster.
According to Ars Technica, depending on the model and time of purchase, Apple Mac computers receive an average of 6.6 years of macOS support for new functionality. To this are added another two ye... Read more
Apple releases latest security patches for older devices
Last week's security updates are now available for older iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
This week Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 to patch two security vulnerabilities in older devices that are still receiving software updates but aren’t capable... Read more
Google adds new energy and memory saving features to Chrome
The tweaks to Google's Chrome browser have been expected since they were first announced in December.
Google is now widely rolling out the Memory and Energy Saver modes for Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux, as well as Chromebooks, reports 9TO5Google.
The new features, called Memory and Energy Sa... Read more