The latest macOS High Sierra has a gaping security hole that provides easy access to the App Store system settings, which unlocks using any password. Gaining entry to the App Store System Preferences ...

When you set up a new Mac, security may not be the first thing on your mind, but it should be. While Macs are known for their strong built-in defenses, it's just a myth that they're immune to threats.

Apple has said that Mac is intrinsically less secure than the iPhone and iPad, but there's quite a bit you can do to shore up your digital defenses on macOS. Here are some good places to start.

In a recent blog post titled “Hardening macOS,” Ricard Bejarano offers an extensive list of settings you can tweak to make macOS as secure as possible. It’s a comprehensive list of tasks—and we love ...

For years, the Mac has been seen as a safer platform than competitors. But, there are still steps you can and should take to keep yourself safe. So far in 2022, over 34 million samples of new malware ...

Best practices for securing your Mac against potential hacks and security vulnerabilities include enabling the firewall, using strong passwords and encryption, and enabling Lockdown Mode. As the ...

Every year, macOS sees updates and refinements to system features, and this year is no different. As usual, there is a variety of new system-level changes in Ventura, including a replacement for ...

Apple has long positioned itself as a company that believes in your right to privacy. Here is how to use the privacy tools it provides with macOS for desktop Macs. To secure your Mac, all of your data ...

Your Apple computer knows a lot about you. Depending on your privacy settings, it may know significantly more than you're aware of. People are rightly concerned about privacy on their mobile devices — ...