Fire up your Mac's firewall
A few weeks back, after the Working Mac column about scanning your Mac for viruses I received an email message from Yolanda:
Jeffery Battersby | 26 Jun | Read more
A few weeks back, after the Working Mac column about scanning your Mac for viruses I received an email message from Yolanda:
Jeffery Battersby | 26 Jun | Read more
We originally published this article about a year ago, but in light of Lenovo's Superfish fiasco, cleaning crapware off your PC is now more relevant than ever. For Superfish-specific instructions, see our handy guide here. But even if you don't own one of the affected Lenovo PCs, the following guide should still prove helpful.
Chris Hoffman | 20 Feb | Read more
Given the countless reports of our data being exploited, many of us are increasingly concerned about protecting that data. In this movie I'm going to show you how to protect a collection of data on your Mac.
Christopher Breen | 27 Nov | Read more
On the surface, the critical "Shellshock" bug revealed this week sounds devastating. By exploiting a bug in the Bash shell command line tool found in Unix-based systems, attackers can run code on your system--essentially giving them access to your system. Bad guys are already developing exploits that use Shellshock to crack your passwords and install DDoS bots on computers. And since Bash shell is borderline ubiquitous, a vast swath of devices are vulnerable to Shellshock: Macs, Linux systems, routers, web servers, "Internet of Things" gizmos, you name it.
Brad Chacos | 27 Sep | Read more
Microsoft published 147 vulnerabilities in 2013 that were rated as Critical. Critical, however, is a relative term, and there is one simple thing anyone can do that would guard against almost every single Critical vulnerability according to a new report from Avecto.
Tony Bradley | 19 Feb | Read more
When it comes to your security, the latest versions of Windows and OS X are comparable, but you still have a few key differences and settings to become familiar with.
Rich Mogull | 05 Jul | Read more
Reader Jack Burns is a bit disconcerted by some recent news. He writes:
Christopher Breen | 10 Jun | Read more
The Internet? Kind of a cesspool. And as the parent of kids who are now old enough to operate a Web browser, you can bet I'm keen on checking their activities and filtering out the inappropriate content.
Rick Broida | 15 Apr | Read more
Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is the bellwether for PCs. Where Microsoft goes, PCs follow. And now Microsoft is making a grab for the mobile market, too. The latest version of Windows is designed with touchscreens in mind, and one bright side of that evolution is the addition of features that make Windows more intuitive and easier to use on all devices.
Alex Wawro and Marco Chiappetta | 22 Feb | Read more
Don't let the Windows 8 haters brainswash you: Microsoft actually introduced a few great features in its new operating system, some of which will help keep you safer from malware and other security threats. Though most of these security enhancements are active by default, you still must be proactive to get the most from them. Also, one new Windows 8 feature presents specific security concerns that must be addressed to keep your PC--and your data--as safe as possible. Let's jump in and investigate.
Eric Geier | 08 Feb | Read more
Like every new Windows release, Windows 8 is more secure than the operating systems that came before it. That's due in large part to three major enhancements: An increased emphasis on UEFI Secure Boot optimizations, the extension of the SmartScreen Filter across the operating system, and the default inclusion of a more robust version of Windows Defender, which now protects against all kinds of malware--not just spyware.
Brad Chacos | 15 Dec | Read more
Losing your USB flash drive before a big presentation is a terrible way to start a Monday. Losing a drive that also contains valuable personal data or confidential company information will ruin your whole week—and maybe your career. Luckily, Windows users can easily hedge their bets against such disasters by using the free BitLocker To Go utility to quickly encrypt portable drives.
Marco Chiappetta | 04 Dec | Read more