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how to uninstall MacKeeper – updated

MacKeeper – also known as 911 Bundle‘ in the App store — yes, you’ve seen the ads all over the internet, pop ups on your favourite webpages, it seems to be everywhere. Many people that download and use...

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protect your mac from malware, viruses and other threats

If you’re new to Mac, you’re probably thinking that it’s a no-brainer that you need some kind of anti-virus app. Once you start looking around the web for reviews, it’s inevitable that you’re going to...

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how to detect WireLurker malware

Security researchers have this week been getting themselves het up about a new malware threat to both iOS and OS X. WireLurker appears to be emanating out of Chinese file exchange sites and, at least...

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news: DetectX 2.12 released

We just released an update to DetectX, available for free download from here. The release notes are here.Filed under: DetectX, Sqwarq Tagged: adware, detectx, malware, security

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news: DetectX v2.14 released

Yes, two in two days! We’ve added a Preference Pane since yesterday, and improved the performance of the search function. Note that the new Sparkle Vulnerability check we introduced in v2.13 is now off...

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how to recover from OSX/Dok malware – updated

Last updated: May 10th, 2017 to include Dok.B variant. There’s been a lot of drama the last few days over a new malware attack on macOS. There’s FOUR steps to removing the malware. 1. Remove the...

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how to reveal hidden users

With malware big in the news again, and evidence that at least one malware variant that targets macOS creates hidden users on the victim’s system, here’s a timely tip on how to check for unwelcome...

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why malware loves auto login (and why you shouldn’t)

Whenever I talk to people about the dangers of having their mac set to login automatically without requiring a password, I’m often waved away as an old worryguts. “I’m the only user on my mac”, they...

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DetectX Swift beta has arrived

It’s been unusually quiet on Applehelpwriter these past few months, and the reason is that I’ve been devoting all my time and efforts to the new version of DetectX. The new version is called DetectX...

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DetectX Swift History

Filed under: 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 High Sierra, DetectX, El Capitan, Sierra, Sqwarq Tagged: adware, MacOS, malware, security, troubleshooting

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scan for malware on the command line

DetectX Swift now has the ability to do command line searches for issues on your mac like malware, keyloggers, browser hijacks and potentially dangerous software, and there’s a number of extra options...

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What’s the difference between DetectX and DetectX Swift?

Since releasing DetectX Swift back in January, a lot of people have been asking me how the new ‘Swift’ version differs from the older one, aside from requiring 10.11 or higher (the original will run on...

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defending against EvilOSX, a python RAT with a twist in its tail

Intro EvilOSX is a malware project hosted on GitHub that offers attackers a highly customisable and extensible attack tool that will work on both past and present versions of macOS. The project can be...

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browsers’ anti-phishing protections easily defeated

While troubleshooting a user’s mac the other day, I happened to come across a curious line in one of the logs: After a bit of digging, it occurred to me that this and the other flags being sent in the...

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how to reverse malware on macOS

If you have ever wanted to learn how to reverse malware on macOS, this is the place to start!

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let’s bury the myth of the safe Mac

Some people insist Apple Macs don't get malware despite evidence to the contrary. So why do they say it, and what is the evidence? Find out here.

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how to reveal hidden users

With malware big in the news again, and evidence that at least one malware variant that targets macOS creates hidden users on the victim’s system, here’s a timely tip on how to check for unwelcome...

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why malware loves auto login (and why you shouldn’t)

Whenever I talk to people about the dangers of having their mac set to login automatically without requiring a password, I’m often waved away as an old worryguts. “I’m the only user on my mac”, they...

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DetectX Swift beta has arrived

It’s been unusually quiet on Applehelpwriter these past few months, and the reason is that I’ve been devoting all my time and efforts to the new version of DetectX. The new version is called DetectX...

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DetectX Swift History

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