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Security analysts find hidden malware payload attacks in graphic files, begin to study new technique

You’re not going to love this, but a group of security designers have apparently discovered that a new way of attacking the macOS with malware is being used. The researchers have noted that malicious online advertising found to have used steganography to disguise its payload within an ad’s image files, in order to fool security […]

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Apple Watch ECG feature requires local regulatory approval before arriving in Canadian marketplace

If you’re north of the border, you might have to wait for some time for the ECG feature of the Apple Watch Series 4 to come your way. In response to a query on Twitter asking if the approval process has commenced to allow the ECG function to work, government agency Health Canada advised it […]

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Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro notebooks banned from some state bar exams, security concern cited

If you have a new Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro notebook and are looking to take the bar exam, you might need to leave the notebook behind. According to an announcement from testing software company ExamSoft, the Touch Bar’s predictive text feature could compromise “exam integrity.” For law students looking to take the North Carolina bar […]

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Apple launches late-2016 MacBook Pro, incorporates long-rumored Touch Bar, other new features

The rumors were true and the next-gen MacBook Pro has been revealed. As has been mentioned before, the new notebook, which is available in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, features an OLED Touch Bar which replaces the traditional function keys found on the MacBook Pro. The Touch Bar also incorporates a Touch ID sensor, allowing […]

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Rumor: Apple’s October 27th media event to see new MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook, new iMac and 5K display still in development

The rumor mill regarding Apple’s October 27th media event has gotten a bit more specific. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new research report outlining his expectations for next Thursday’s “Hello Again” event where Apple is expected to make a number of Mac-related announcements. Kuo’s note states that Apple will release the next-gen […]