Malware on Macs are slowly increasing. Always better to download apps only from App store or from genuine trusted places for safety.
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'Stealers' Are an Increasingly Common Mac Malware
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A virus is not spyware, nor malware.
Also, *of course* this article is brought to you by Malwarebytes so sure, they’re going to say stuff like this.
Also, *of course* this article is brought to you by Malwarebytes so sure, they’re going to say stuff like this.
First two things I do on my parents new computer:
* install adblocker, so e.g. google searches don't have fake ads for fake software
* let macOS ONLY run software from Mac App Store (if they want anything else, they can call me)
I think this alone makes the computer extremely safe. And if you want apps outside the store, just disable that setting temporarily while installing the app.
* install adblocker, so e.g. google searches don't have fake ads for fake software
* let macOS ONLY run software from Mac App Store (if they want anything else, they can call me)
I think this alone makes the computer extremely safe. And if you want apps outside the store, just disable that setting temporarily while installing the app.
Yes. Another very simple tip is to never run an everyday account with admin privileges. I am the admin in all the Macs I owned and I own, which means that I have an admin account on them, but I also have a normal account for all other stuff. I log in to the admin for software installation only; nothing else. In this way, anything trying to sneak deeper where you need elevated rights, will trigger the admin authentication when you are on the normal user account. And you know if this is expected or not.
I mostly only do purchases and payments on iOS.
Sometimes on a Mac because some store’s website isn’t easy to navigate on mobile.
I never do financial or payments on Windows.
The Windows system has more risk because it has more apps, more open source apps and more background processes running.
On macOS I disable almost every third party background process and do not allow any app to launch at log in.
Sometimes on a Mac because some store’s website isn’t easy to navigate on mobile.
I never do financial or payments on Windows.
The Windows system has more risk because it has more apps, more open source apps and more background processes running.
On macOS I disable almost every third party background process and do not allow any app to launch at log in.
It'd make more sense to go with Windows or Linux then? You are pushing people away from Macs, like that.
My Early 2008 MacBook was able to run Leopard - Lion only. Mountain Lion was unsupported, yet it ran Windows XP - Windows 10 (which is still supported) out of the box with no issues.
That's ok, my uncle in Nigeria hooked me up with some software for a large sum, I'm good now.
The article link brings you to a form to download "the report" and a giant AI ad. Maybe the AI product created the chart pictured? What data are being described there exactly? Anyway, "malware exists" is not news.
I've used every sort of monetary transactions on Windows ever since internet banking became a thing. Only had a virus infestation once way, way back. Knew exactly how I got it, too.
"Mac is inherently more secure than Windows' hasn't been the case at least since MS started including Defender as part of OS. They neglected OS security for years and had a well deserved bad reputation, but they did catch up, a while ago.
In the meantime, Mac benefitted from less exposure, and the average user being less likely to download pirated games from questionable sites.
Still, Mac AppStore has been known to host malware infected apps.
Well, it seems the criminals are finally pivoting towards Mac platform in force. Was bound to happen, eventually.
Apple will also catch up... eventually. Until then, expect it to get bad.
I was ready to ask “HOW”, but popped down to find this. My mom’s on an iPad, but if she wanted a Mac, she wouldn’t get admin.
I only do financial on Windows because Excel on any other platforms can't cut it for my needs.
You can spreadsheet in columns.
You can spreadsheet in rows.
The more you spreadsheet,
The faster it grows.🤓
If you're want to take web safety to the next level paranoia, you can browse the web in a virtual machine. This is what I do. I have a Linux VM I use for browsing since Linux is less susceptible to malware. And if I do infected, it is contained in the VM sandbox. And I can delete and replace it with a backup VM in no time.👍🤗
This exact mentality is the reason for people getting scammed. They think having this or that device will protect them from any attacks or scam just like they think of a bulletproof jacket or vehicle.
Any tech or device can protect up to some degree, it's the user who need to be careful. Technical know how is required in today's world or should get in touch with people who are well versed in these.
This is essential, specially where even techie's fall into traps due to the ever evolving threat landscape.
Seems like there are still uninformed people here.
There are several comments about a virus, guess what, there are still no viruses for OS X/macOs, learn what a virus is.
A virus is a type of (bad) software that replicates itself to other computers without interaction of a human.
There is no such thing on a Mac.
There are several comments about a virus, guess what, there are still no viruses for OS X/macOs, learn what a virus is.
A virus is a type of (bad) software that replicates itself to other computers without interaction of a human.
There is no such thing on a Mac.
This is what happens when you leave Tim Cook in charge.
He will allow free reign by the hackers and scammers as long as Apple gets its cut.
I thoroughly expect Macrumours to delete my post because how dare I exercise free speech and not bow down to Tim Cook.
He will allow free reign by the hackers and scammers as long as Apple gets its cut.
I thoroughly expect Macrumours to delete my post because how dare I exercise free speech and not bow down to Tim Cook.
This is Google we are talking about not the Red Cross and of course they do not care less as long as the cash flows in.
They frequently censor anyone who speaks out against them or Trump and I keep catching them out all the time on them being far right fascists so they attacked me and made threats against me.
I never click the ads for the same reasons you mentioned.
I download either direct from the Mac app store or from a recognised website and after researching the app and thoroughly scanning it first.
Side loading is FAR worse!About as grand as not sideloading.
From earlier today. Malware infested apps found on Apple's very own App Store
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Most people think they are experts on all subjects when they are not and know nothing about anything.
Does not make it false just like when the Jews in world war 2 said Hitler was killing then, does not mean it was all fake does it?
Windows is less secure and is so insecure I am surprised it does not fall down if you breathe on it.