When macOS say that it cannot verify that an app is free from malware, it may be malicious software after all.
Why Macs are Lost Prone (and how to keep it safe)
Congratulations on your new Mac – this is a prized possession for some and a swiper’s prime target. If you’ve got your misplaced your Mac – or somebody stole it — you’ll want to get it back don’t you? Then you’ll need to go through this checklist while it’s still safe on your hands, or just be prepared to kiss it goodbye.
Is Your Phone Line Secure?
A high-ranking bank executive had an unsolicited $30K loan made under his name. All of this because he mis-placed his phone for a few minutes. Setting a strong passcode on an iPhone only secures the phone, however the cellular line is a totally different matter.
Your iPhone may be secure, with 7-digit passcode, biometric lock, and Apple’s strong on-device encryption. However is your SIM card secure as well?
If someone stole your iPhone, it may well be they can’t access your data. Thanks to activation lock, they probably won’t be able to re-sell the device as it is – best case is to make use of its screen, battery, and enclosure as spare parts.
But if the stolen iPhone has an unlocked SIM card, it may well be significantly more valuable than the iPhone itself. How? By stealing your identity.
On Apple vs FBI – What You Need to Know
What is it behind the battle between Apple and FBI over the San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone? What does this mean for you?
The battle between Apple and the FBI over the late San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone 5C has the world watching. Should Apple won the battle, the Government would likely find another case as justification to start another case. If the Government won, this would severely impede the trustworthiness of American software. Whichever way this battle goes, as an innocent bystander you will need to know what is the issue and what can you do about it.
How To Detect Scam e-Mail
Don’t be the idiot that breaks the firewall because of greed. Here’s some easy tips to pass through social engineering attempts that you encounter in your daily work.