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Unlock regional content and get improved privacy and security with a VPN. Here are the best deals for the cheapest VPN services.
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Could the CrowdStrike crash happen on the Mac?
A key difference between Windows and macOS would prevent such a disaster from happening.
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'Crazy Evil' Mac malware poses as popular apps to steal Bitcoin
Malware spreads through Google-sponsored URLs.
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Massive global IT outage is a great ad for buying a Mac
Flights, businesses, and broadcasts around the world affected by Windows glitch.
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How secure is a Mac and are Macs really more secure than Windows?
Macs are safer than PCs, but how much more secure are Macs, and what should you do to protect yourself? We run all the ways Apple keeps you safe.
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Attention iPhone users: A new SMS attack could steal your Apple ID credentials
Hackers pose as Apple services requesting iCloud login.
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Do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
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It's finally happening: A standalone Apple Passwords app is coming
Apple will finally break passwords out of Settings and carry it over to other platforms.
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Apple Wi-Fi network vulnerability could leak your location in real-time
Researchers find Apple's Wi-Fi Positioning System 'represents a really serious privacy vulnerability.' Here's what's happening how to make sure your network can't be discovered.
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It's World Password Day! These tips will make your passwords stronger
You know you need a strong and secure password. We help you create one and advise on the tools built into your device that can help.
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That scary Safari malware that infected your Mac? There might be a very simple fix
It might just be a scary-looking notification.
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Apple warns users in 92 countries of spyware attack
Targeted attack does not affect the public at large.
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New Mac malware targets users with legit-looking ads, meeting links
Attacks steal sensitive information, including usernames and passwords.
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There's a flaw in Apple's Mac chips–but the fix might be just as bad
'GoFetch' flaw in Apple's M-series chips can leak hidden encryption keys
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Are iPhones really virus-proof?
We explain why iOS malware is rare but not unknown and whether the virus warning you have seen is real.
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Don't believe the latest iPhone social media scare
A new social media scare doesn’t have all the facts.
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Does a Mac come with antivirus?
Find out what Apple does to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware – and whether Apple's built-in antivirus is enough.
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Is a VPN safe for iPhone/iPad?
VPNs protect your data and hide your location, but are they safe to use, will they slow your iPhone down, and could you fall foul of the law?
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Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
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