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The Macworld Guide to Online Security

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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere

Find the best VPNs for iPhone and iPad. Encrypt your data, stay safe on public Wi-Fi, stream abroad, and go beyond iCloud Private Relay.
By Lloyd Coombes 3 weeks ago
Best Antivirus for Mac (2026): Tested & ranked by experts
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Best Antivirus for Mac (2026): Tested & ranked by experts

The best Mac antivirus software for 2026, tested and ranked. Find out which apps offer the best protection and performance.
By Karen Haslam and Chris Barylick 4 weeks ago
Intego ONE Review: Top-tier Mac malware protection with powerful Firewall controls
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Intego ONE Review: Top-tier Mac malware protection with powerful Firewall controls

Intego ONE delivers excellent malware protection, fast scans, and strong firewall controls for Mac users, but some missing features hold it back.
By Chris Barylick 1 month ago
Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & safest Mac VPNs tested by experts
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Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & safest Mac VPNs tested by experts

We tested the best VPNs on Mac for speed, streaming, and privacy. See which VPNs actually work best on macOS in 2026.
By Karen Haslam and Lloyd Coombes 1 month ago
DuckDuckGo VPN review: Strong privacy, but missing key features
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DuckDuckGo VPN review: Strong privacy, but missing key features

DuckDuckGo VPN offers solid speeds, strong privacy features and easy integration, but missing tools hold it back from the best VPNs.
By Lloyd Coombes 2 months ago
X-VPN review: Cheap VPN with great streaming – but slower speeds
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X-VPN review: Cheap VPN with great streaming – but slower speeds

X-VPN offers a strong free plan, solid privacy protections, and reliable geo-unblocking. However, slower speeds mean it doesn't match the fastest VPN rivals.
By Lloyd Coombes 2 months ago
Malwarebytes for Mac Review: Strong malware detection, but is it worth the price?
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Malwarebytes for Mac Review: Strong malware detection, but is it worth the price?

Malwarebytes for Mac delivers fast malware detection, external drive scanning, VPN and identity tools – but lacks firewall and advanced features. Is it worth it?
By Chris Barylick 2 months ago
ExpressVPN review: Fast, simple VPN with new tiered pricing
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ExpressVPN review: Fast, simple VPN with new tiered pricing

ExpressVPN is one of the fastest and easiest VPNs to use, and now costs less. We test speeds, features, and value.
By Lloyd Coombes 3 months ago
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Latest How To articles about Security Software and Services

How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do
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How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do

Learn the top warning signs of a compromised Mac, how to check for intrusions, and what steps to take to protect your data.
By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
AirTag Stalking? How to locate & turn off an unknown AirTag
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AirTag Stalking? How to locate & turn off an unknown AirTag

Learn how to find, identify, and disable an AirTag that’s moving with you, and what to do if you think someone is tracking your location.
By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
How to download YouTube videos on a Mac: Easy, free & premium options
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How to download YouTube videos on a Mac: Easy, free & premium options

Learn how to download YouTube videos on a Mac using free tools, YouTube Premium, and built-in macOS features – plus legal tips and best options.
By Karen Haslam 3 months ago
Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac
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Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac

MyFlixer’s promise of free movies and TV could cost you a virus on your Mac and risk the security of your personal information and data. Here’s how to block MyFlixer ads and remove any malware installed by the service.
By Martyn Casserly 12 months ago
How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer
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How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer

Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
By Karen Haslam 1 year ago
You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache
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You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache

With TikTok possibly being banned (again) in the U.S. here's what you'll need to do to use it.
By Lloyd Coombes 1 year ago
Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know
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Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know

Here's what you can do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised in a data breach or attack.
By Roman Loyola 1 year ago
How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud
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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud

Protect your data from any hackers and creeps. It's really quite easy to set up.
By Susie Ochs and Macworld Staff 1 year ago
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Latest News about Security Software and Services

3 new Mac security features you should know
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3 new Mac security features you should know

Apple made security changes to better secure your Mac experience.
By Roman Loyola 3 days ago
The tiny iOS 26.4.2 update that arrived this week is actually a really big deal
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The tiny iOS 26.4.2 update that arrived this week is actually a really big deal

The update fixes a flaw in Apple's notification system that could allow authorities to retrieve deleted messages.
By Roman Loyola 2 weeks ago
New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers
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New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers

Because it looks like it was sent from Apple, some people might fall for it.
By Roman Loyola 3 weeks ago
This macOS bug is so rare, you'll probably never experience it
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This macOS bug is so rare, you'll probably never experience it

The only known fix: turn your Mac off and then on again every 49 days.
By Roman Loyola 1 month ago
Apple urges iPhone users to update as new DarkSword hacking tool lands online
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Apple urges iPhone users to update as new DarkSword hacking tool lands online

Malware targets iPhone running older versions of iOS.
By Roman Loyola 2 months ago
Your iPhone and Mac might have updated overnight. Here's why
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Your iPhone and Mac might have updated overnight. Here's why

Apple has issued its first Background Security Improvements update for iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 to fix a vulnerability in WebKit.
By Roman Loyola 2 months ago
'Harmful' Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users
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'Harmful' Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users

The scheme looks like a sponsored link but leads users to a site designed to look an Apple page and instructs users to run Terminal commands.
By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
These AI apps expose your data, and they're all over the App Store
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These AI apps expose your data, and they're all over the App Store

The Firehound Project is a public registry that hunts down AI apps that expose user data—and there are a ton of them.
By Roman Loyola 4 months ago
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