Threatpost News Wrap, May 12, 2017
The news of the week is discussed, including this week’s Microsoft Malware Protection Engine bug, Handbrake OS X malware, the HP keylogger, Trump’s Cybersecurity EO, and more.
Category Archives: OS X
Mac video app HandBrake – now with free spyware
Last week, crooks hacked one of the HandBrake app’s download servers and used the popular video app to distribute Mac spyware. Continue reading Mac video app HandBrake – now with free spyware
Macs and iPhones patched – including 23 kernel-level holes
Yes, we always say, “Patch early, patch often.” But this time, patch even earlier! Continue reading Macs and iPhones patched – including 23 kernel-level holes
Malware That Targets Both Microsoft, Apple Operating Systems Found
A new strain of malware is designed to spread malware on either Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows, depending on where it’s opened. Continue reading Malware That Targets Both Microsoft, Apple Operating Systems Found
‘Filecode’ ransomware attacks your Mac – how to recover for free
More Mac ransomware – no smirking from the Windows tent, please! Continue reading ‘Filecode’ ransomware attacks your Mac – how to recover for free
Smashing Security podcast: Macs and malware
Check out the latest special “splinter” episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast – where Vanja Svajcer, Carole Theriault and I discuss Mac malware. Take a listen, and let me know what you think.
Continue reading Smashing Security podcast: Macs and malware
RSA 2017: Deconstructing macOS ransomware
Mac users, if you think your machines can’t be hit with ransomware, think again: they can. We look at some of the common variants and what you can do to protect yourself Continue reading RSA 2017: Deconstructing macOS ransomware
Raise your glasses! Wine is 2.0!
That’s the windows compatibility layer, obviously Continue reading Raise your glasses! Wine is 2.0!
Update your Mac and iPhone – and help stop unwanted pwnage
Updates fix bugs found and responsibly reported rather than found in the wild Continue reading Update your Mac and iPhone – and help stop unwanted pwnage
News in brief: Uber goes driverless in SFO; Skype on macOS; 2016’s breaches tallied; encryption call for cameras
Your daily round-up of some of the other security stories in the news Continue reading News in brief: Uber goes driverless in SFO; Skype on macOS; 2016’s breaches tallied; encryption call for cameras