Security Nudge. The Growing Threat Of Malware On Apple Devices. Sponsored By CybSafe.

Cybercrime Magazine Podcast

A long-running urban legend says that Mac computers are less likely to be compromised by malware than Windows systems. No more. Hackers have targeted users with attacks such as multi-factor authentication fatigue attacks – which use dozens and dozens of Apple ID password resets to annoy you into approving a password change. Then there’s the unpatchable vulnerability that can break encryption on devices running Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 processors. Or the LeftOverLocals security flaw, which lets hackers snoop on data in older devices. More recently, AppleInsider warned about complex attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in a part of macOS’s security architecture called TCC, while Apple updated its spyware alert system to notify users targeted with spying tools like NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. To minimize your risk of compromise, enable Automatic Updates in your system settings, and ensure you update all of your devices – including MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones, iPads, and even Apple Watches – as soon as new software updates are available. The 60-second "Security Nudge" is brought to you by CybSafe, developers of the Human Risk Management Platform. Learn more at https://cybsafe.com