MacOS

A new feature in the ChatGPT app for macOS keeps a detailed log of everything you do on your computer, and stores that data in a freely readable text file. We assess the benefits, the risks, and settle on a plan of what to do.

Deleting an app from your Mac completely isn’t as simple as it sounds. We explain why, and show how App Cleaner in Kaspersky Premium for macOS clears out the leftovers.

Visit a familiar website, and along with the usual ad banner you could pick up a script that steals cryptocurrency. How can you protect yourself from attacks delivered through online ads?

CrashStealer is a macOS infostealer disguised as a videoconferencing app. It abuses Apple’s own trusted mechanisms to sneak onto your computer unnoticed.

ClickFix attacks, which were once seen mostly on Windows, are now spreading to macOS. We break down the mechanics of the attack, and ways to protect your device.

We’ve discovered over two dozen phishing apps mimicking popular crypto wallets right in the official App Store. Here’s a breakdown of the new waves of attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users and their crypto holdings.

Threat actors are promoting pages containing malicious instructions for installing AI agents intended for workflow automation.

Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.

An in-depth analysis of CVE-2026-3102, a vulnerability posing a potential threat to anyone processing images on a Mac.

A new wave of ClickFix attacks spreading a macOS infostealer are posting malicious user guides on the official ChatGPT website by piggybacking the chatbot’s chat-sharing feature.

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in AirPlay allow attacks on Apple devices and other AirPlay-enabled products over Wi-Fi – including zero-click exploits.

A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.

Banshee stealer, a macOS stealer that emerged last year, is now roaming free on the Web, infecting Mac users and gaining new capabilities. How to protect yourself?

Today we dive into note-taking apps, to-do lists, and diaries that use end-to-end encryption: privacy-focused cousins of popular apps like OneNote, Evernote, Apple’s Notes, and Google Keep.

Getting what you pay for: cracked macOS apps fetch malicious code from DNS records to steal crypto

A researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth protocol implementations for Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, allowing devices to be hacked remotely.

Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.

Four handy ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS.

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.

The already impressive list of Kaspersky Password Manager features has been expanded to include a built-in, cross-platform, two-factor authentication code generator.