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MacScan 2.9.3 with Google Chrome & SeaMonkey Support Released
SecureMac is proud to announce the release of MacScan 2.9.3, the latest version of its award-winning anti-spyware and security software, which features tracking cookie detection and cleaning for Google’s Chrome browser and SeaMonkey browser. In celebration of the latest release, MacScan is available for a 30-day functional trail download to audit security immediately and special discounted ...
Kaspersky finds largest attack on Mac OS by malware Flashback/Flashfake
Kaspersky Lab, a leading secure content and threat management solutions developer, recently analyzed the Flashfake botnet and discovered a massive number of infected computers worldwide, most likely running Mac OS X.
Windows versus Mac: which is more secure?
The long-running debate over whether Apple's Mac OS is more secure than Microsoft's Windows is distorted by marketing, myth and misinformation, writes Liam Tung .
Is it really time to run AV on your Mac?
No matter which way you slice the numbers, the sheer volume and variety of Windows malware makes running XP, Vista or 7 without antivirus far more risky than running any version of Mac OS X without antivirus.
Ubuntu 12.04 vs. Windows 8: Five points of comparison
The leading Linux desktop and the number one desktop of all, Windows, are both undergoing radical transformations, but which will be the better for it?
Magnetic Bacteria May Help Build Faster, Smaller 'Nano-Magnet' Hard Drives, Research Shows
Recent microbe research found that a certain type of iron-eating bacteria has the ability to produce tiny magnets. Enter magnetic bacteria . Similar to the magnets in computer hard drives, these magnetic bacteria could be used to create faster hard drives, while maintaining size qualifications.
High levels of malware on Macs: report
Mac computers have been found to harbour high levels of malware with the discovery by one security firm of both Windows and Mac threats after analysis of 100,000 computers.
Cod Liver Oil: Like It Or Not, Apple’s Gatekeeper Makes Sense
Electronic Freedom Fighters and knee-jerk reactionaries: prepare your big drums because here comes the cause of the week. We learned about Gatekeeper, Apple's app signing solution that ensures "rogue" apps can't infect your computer, a few months ago when the company announced the coming of a new OS, Mountain Lion. Developers recently received a note reminding them to begin implementing ...
Hands-on with five antivirus apps for the Mac
Which antivirus software is the best for Mac users? It depends on your needs.
One in five Apple Macs harbour PC malware
A recent security scan of 100,000 Apple Macs found that almost three percent were infected with Mac-capable malware including the recent Flashback Trojan, security company Sophos has reported.
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