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...
View Articleprotect 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...
View Articlehow 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...
View Articlenews: 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
View Articlenews: 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...
View Articlehow 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...
View Articlehow 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...
View Articlewhy 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...
View ArticleDetectX 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...
View ArticleDetectX Swift History
Filed under: 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 High Sierra, DetectX, El Capitan, Sierra, Sqwarq Tagged: adware, MacOS, malware, security, troubleshooting
View Articlescan 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...
View ArticleWhat’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...
View Articledefending 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...
View Articlebrowsers’ 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...
View Articlehow to reverse malware on macOS
If you have ever wanted to learn how to reverse malware on macOS, this is the place to start!
View Articlelet’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.
View Articlehow 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...
View Articlewhy 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...
View ArticleDetectX 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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