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Ever since Shlayer was first detected, its infection algorithm has hardly changed, even though its activity barely decreased, making it an especially relevant threat that users need protection from.

Thousands of websites distribute macOS malware named Shlayer

Shlayer’s share among all attacks on macOS devices registered by Kaspersky products in January - November 2019 amounted to almost a third.

27 Jan 2020 1:11 PM

While the volume of malicious software threatening users of macOS and the iOS mobile platform is much lower than that threating user of Windows and Android platforms, when it comes to phishing – a platform-agnostic cyberthreat – things are quite different.

1.6 million Apple users are targeted by phishing attacks

The growing number of users of popular digital devices is clearly attracting more and more cybercriminals.

29 Sep 2019 7:22 PM

The Huawei founder also claimed that HongmengOS, when launched will be even faster than the MacOS that features a less than 5ms processing delay.

Forget Android or MacOS! Huawei’s HongmengOS is faster

Huawei founder states that its homegrown OS is faster than Google’s and Apple’s option.

08 Jul 2019 8:22 AM

The new Skype features include HD video calling, call recording, notifications panel, search within conversations, and chat media gallery.

Microsoft rolls out refreshed Skype for Web

Starting this week, you will be able to use Skype for Web with a handful of new features.

09 Mar 2019 1:27 PM

Final Cut Pro X introduces third-party workflow extensions

Update Brings Extensions from Frame.io, Shutterstock and CatDV, Plus Other Features.

17 Nov 2018 9:20 AM

New Mac mini delivers an insane five times faster performance.

Apple unveils new 2018 Mac Mini

Five times the performance, 6-core processors, more memory capacity, all-flash storage and more

30 Oct 2018 8:27 PM

In an upcoming release of macOS, Gatekeeper will require Developer ID–signed software to be notarised by Apple.

Apple tells developers to get their Mac software notarised

Give users even more confidence in your software by submitting it to Apple to be notarised.

20 Oct 2018 5:40 PM

The goal of the attack was to steal cryptocurrency from their victims. n addition to Windows-based malware, researchers were able to identify a previously unknown version targeting the macOS platform. (Representational image)

AppleJeus: Lazarus group hunts cryptocurrency exchanges using macOS malware

The attackers penetrated the network of a cryptocurrency exchange in Asia using Trojanised cryptocurrency trading software.

02 Sep 2018 6:25 PM

Intel’s new Cannon Lake processor based on the 10nm manufacturing process is rumoured to be made available for commercial use by 2019 only. (Photo: MacBook Air)

New MacBook Air could end up relying on Intel Kaby Lake Refresh chips

Apple could opt for Intel’s Kaby Lake Refresh chips for the updated MacBook Air due to launch later this year.

01 Aug 2018 2:14 PM

All new Dark Mode on Apple macOS Mojave

Apple’s macOS Mojave introduces new features such as Dark Mode, Stacks, FaceTime group calling and a redesigned Mac App Store.

05 Jun 2018 10:32 AM

An important update for those using macOS High Sierra.

Latest macOS High Sierra update adds Messages to iCloud

Apple’s macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 update now enables support for Messages in iCloud and security updates.

03 Jun 2018 1:41 PM

So this merger thing that some folks are fixated on, I don't think that's what users want,” said Tim Cook (Representative Image)

Tim Cook assures MacBooks will exist in the future

Apple feels that both the Mac and iPad are great at doing two completely different things.

20 Apr 2018 8:54 PM

With macOS High Sierra, Mac users gain powerful new core storage, video and graphics technologies. Apple claims that its new file system ensures efficient and reliable storage, and support for High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) that brings stunning 4K video at lower file sizes.

Apple releases macOS High Sierra as a free update to all

The new OS update has started rolling out and Mac users can update it for free.

26 Sep 2017 9:51 AM

The new MacBook Air 13-inch is available from Rs 77,200 onwards and sports a 13.3-inch LED backlit display and powered by a 1.8GHz dual core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost of up to 2.9GHz, 512GB SSD and a 12 hour battery life.

New Apple MacBook Pro goes on sale in India

Apple at the WWDC 2017 in San Jose in June this year announced the new hardware products

10 Jul 2017 12:11 PM

It seems that Windows is safe from its competition by a huge margin, despite claims of the desktop PC market stagnating or either going down.

Microsoft beats Apple in the battle of desktop OS

Windows beats macOS by a huge margin and dominates the PC market.

03 Jun 2017 5:31 PM

Apart from new software launches, Apple is also speculated to unveil newer versions of its MacBook lineup.

Apple to live stream WWDC17 on its website

Apple will live stream the largely-awaited event on its dedicated website

26 May 2017 2:28 PM

The good old “black and white” pixels were less complex and did the job perfectly for their time.

Macintosh's history classes – enjoy 80's software

The Internet Archive lets you use classic Macintosh apps as well as games from the old days of personal computing.

17 Apr 2017 12:21 PM

Speaking in terms of market share, Windows is winning in the PC world with absolute domination, with Windows 7 still number one.

Apple says Windows 10 is popular than Max

Apple has stated that Windows 10 is atleast four times more widely adopted than Mac

05 Apr 2017 4:56 PM

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