Microsoft doc details the dos and don’ts of Mac ransomware <u>

As enterprise adoption of the Apple platform accelerates, it’s important to note that Macs can and sometimes do get hit by ransomware. So it’s good to stay tuned to security concerns on a platform and application level — and take precautions.

Knowledge is power

With this in mind, extensive insights into Mac ransomware recently published only to be subsequently removed by Microsoft, can help explain these threats. The impact of such attack can be huge – ransomware already costs victims hundreds of billions each year, and no one is immune. 

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WhatsApp lawsuit against NSO Group greenlit by Supreme Court

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Tags: Pegasus

Tags: spyware

Tags: Pegasus spyware

Tags: NSO Group

Tags: NSO

Tags: Apple

Tags: WhatsApp

Tags: Meta

Tags: Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act

The US Supreme Court essentially gave Meta’s WhatsApp the go ahead to pursue their case against Pegasus’s NSO Group.

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Microsoft doc details the dos and don’ts of Mac ransomware

As enterprise adoption of the Apple platform accelerates, it’s important to note that Macs can and sometimes do get hit by ransomware. So it’s good to stay tuned to security concerns on a platform and application level — and take precautions.

Knowledge is power

With this in mind, extensive insights into Mac ransomware recently published by Microsoft can help explain these threats. The impact of such attack can be huge – ransomware already costs victims hundreds of billions each year, and no one is immune. 

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New device? Here’s how to safely dispose of your old one

Categories: Android

Categories: Apple

Categories: News

Tags: devices

Tags: recycle

Tags: back up

Tags: reset

Tags: android

Tags: mac

Tags: apple

Tags: iphone

Tags: ipad

Tags: windows

Tags: chromebook

Before we hand down, sell on, or recycle our old device we will want to make sure all personal data are backed up and deleted from the device. Here’s how…

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Why enterprises should embrace remote work in 2023

Many businesses are looking to cut costs as economies face recession, but some enterprises may be ignoring one of the most effective ways to trim the fat while boosting productivity — by embracing remote working.

The power is in your hands

We know Macs, iPhones, and iPads have been seeing increased deployment across the enterprise. We also know (because IBM, SAP and so many companies tell us) that businesses that embrace Apple kit also see reduced overall cost of ownership and lower tech support costs. Employee choice delivers big benefits.

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A week in security (December 12 – 18)

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Tags: week in security

Tags: AWIS

Tags: weekly blog recap

Tags: Indiana

Tags: TikTok

Tags: MSP

Tags: electronic sales suppression tools

Tags: iPhone

Tags: Play ransomware

Tags: ransomware

Tags: Nebula

Tags: Quarantine for Cloud Storage Scanning

Tags: SOC

Tags: ROI

Tags: Uber

Tags: Apple

Tags: virtual kidnapping

Tags: DDoS booter service

Tags: law enforcement takedown

Tags: InfraGuard

Tags: InfraGuard breach

The most interesting security related news from the week of December 12 to 18.

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Update now! Apple patches active exploit vulnerability for iPhones

Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities

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Tags: Apple

Tags: iOS 16.1.2

Tags: Safari 16.2

Tags: CVE-2022-42856

Tags: type confusion

Apple has released new security content for iOS 16.1.2 and Safari 16.2. to fix a zero-day security vulnerability that was actively exploited

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Jamf Protect adds powerful telemetry to protect Mac enterprise

Security and privacy go hand in hand in the connected enterprise. So as we approach the holiday break, there’s good news for security-conscious Mac-using enterprises from Jamf: powerful new telemetry tools in Jamf Protect.

Because complex security is sexy

We know that enterprise users don’t just have a responsibility to keep things secure, they also need to prove they’re doing so. Beyond that, many regulated industries must maintain ever more complex security event logging and insight to show how hard they’re working to protect their systems.

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Is Apple about to embrace third-party app stores?

Categories: Apple

Categories: News

Tags: Apple

Tags: DMA

Tags: Digital Markets Act

Tags: European Commission

Tags: EU

Tags: iPhone

Tags: iPad

Tags: Big Tech

Tags: App Store

More freedom and greater risks could be on the cards for European users.

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