The Macworld Guide to Online Security
News, Reviews and How Tos from our security experts
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Best VPN for Mac 2025
Find out what is the best VPN for MacBook or Mac with our complete guide in which we review and rank the top VPN services for Mac.
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Surfshark VPN review
Surfshark is a great VPN option for families with a huge number of devices that want to stay safe online.
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Best Mac antivirus 2025: Security suites compared
Here are 15 of the best antivirus software packages and security suites for protecting your Mac from viruses and malware, reviewed by our experts.
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Malwarebytes Free Antivirus Review
Malwarebytes’ free edition is good at removing pesky malware, but bugs, tie-ins to paid services, crashes, and lack of an external volume scan don’t help.
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Mullvad review: A VPN that’s all about privacy
Mullvad might be one of the best VPNs around, but it just needs some more servers.
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FastestVPN review: A good choice for VPN newbies
FastestVPN has seen a significant improvement to its feature set since our last review, and now rivals the biggest players.
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Best iPad VPN
Want to access blocked websites, streaming services and more on your iPad? You need a VPN. We recommend the best options out there.
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Malwareybtes Privacy VPN for Mac review
Malwarebytes Privacy VPN is a solid addition to the company’s software portfolio.Latest How To articles about Security Software and Services
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How to delete spam calendar events on iPhone
Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
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How to hack a forgotten iPhone passcode
Forgotten your iPad or iPhone's passcode? Don't panic. Here's how to bypass the code and 'hack' your way in.
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Think your iPhone has a virus? Here's how to scan an iPhone for malware and stay safe
iPhones don't get viruses… except when they do. It probably won't happen to you but this is how you'll know if it has and what to do.
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How to download YouTube videos on a Mac
We explain how to download YouTube for free on a Mac, with YouTube Premium, or using a YouTube downloader app.
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How to use a VPN on a Mac
Want to view content not available in your country and prevent tracking as you browse the web? Here's how to set up a VPN on your Mac.
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Mac Virus Scan: How to protect your Mac from malware
Worried about security on your Mac? Our guide explains how to run a Mac virus scan and protect your device from potential viruses and malware.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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How to know if your Mac has been hacked
Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.Latest News about Security Software and Services
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Complete list of Mac viruses, malware and trojans
Wondering if it's true that Macs are safe from viruses? Here are some of the recent malware attacks and security threats that Mac users have suffered.
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Do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
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Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it's only going to get worse
Malwarebytes' annual report finds that malware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, thanks to AI.
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Why your VPN isn't as secure as you think
To use a VPN securely, you need one specific feature.
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SLAP and FLOP browser vulnerabilities threaten nearly every Apple device since 2021
Apple says there's no immediate risk and it is working on a fix.
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macOS Sequoia 15.2 includes fix for a System Integrity Protection vulnerability
Microsoft outlines details of patched StorageKit vulnerability.
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New Mac malware can bypass XProtect security
Banshee Stealer malware is a revision of malware orginally discovered in July 2024, but your system is likely safe.
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