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macOS High Sierra security vulnerability discovered, here’s how to set root password for fix

admin — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 23:43:48 +0000

Update: An Apple spokesperson has issued the following statement, saying an update is in the works: “We are working on a software update to address this issue. In the meantime, setting a root password prevents unauthorized access to your Mac. To enable the Root User and set a password, please follow the instructions here. If...

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HomePod set up process and more discovered in latest iOS 11 beta

admin — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:50:31 +0000

Yesterday we saw some iPhone 8 video assets that were discovered deep in the latest iOS 11 beta. Today, we’re getting details about what the HomePod set up process will look like and more, also found in the 7th beta of iOS 11. more… 9to5Mac

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Mac malware discovered in the wild allows webcam photos, screenshots, key-logging

admin — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:25:24 +0000

A security researcher has discovered a piece of Mac malware that allows an attacker to activate the webcam to take photos, take screenshots and capture keystrokes. Synack researcher Patrick Wardle says that the malware has been infecting Macs for at least five years, and possibly even a decade … more… 9to5Mac

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Popular iOS keyboard SwiftKey disables sync feature after data leak is discovered

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:30:49 +0000

Microsoft-owned SwiftKey, a popular predictive keyboard available on Apple’s iOS, has suspended part of its service after it was discovered the app was leaking user data to complete strangers. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

Possible Upcoming Mac Pro Reference Discovered in OS X El Capitan

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:29:23 +0000

It’s been two years since Apple launched its radically redesigned Mac Pro, but the professional-level workstation has not seen any updates since that time despite the availability of upgraded versions of many of the components used in the machine. We may be getting closer to an update, however, as Pike’s Universum has discovered a reference...

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