Apple has released a security update for macOS High Sierra that fixes the (terrifying) root login bug that was first exposed yesterday. The problem appears to have been simple to fix, as Apple had this security patch out in near-record time. Anyone running macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 should make sure they go download and install …
Earlier today, a Turkish security developer discovered that macOS High Sierra has the biggest possible security flaw: a root account, enabled by default with no password, that anyone with physical access to your machine can log into. Once someone has root access, there’s basically no limitations to what they can do. Root is a “superuser” …
A software developer appears to have found a major security flaw with the latest version of the MacOS High Sierra. Anyone can login to the default root account using the username “root” and no password, giving them access to a superuser with access to all areas of your system — including read and write privileges …
MacOS High Sierra, the latest version of Apple’s desktop OS, is finally here. One of the biggest changes is under the hood, switching the OS over to a new, more efficient file system called Apple File System (APFS). Such a major change is always going to come with weird bugs and quirks, but that still …
Apple just launched macOS High Sierra, a Mac update that brings over several security improvements, including a new ad tracker blocker in Safari. But it also carried over a significant safety issue that would let any rogue app steal all the passwords you’ve saved in Keychain without your knowledge or any user interaction. If you …
Apple has released the latest version of its desktop operating system, the aptly-named macOS High Sierra, and you can go download it right now. You can download the release directly from the Mac App Store, or use the Software Update tool on your MacBook to get it. Obviously, you’ll need a MacBook that’s compatible with …
Apple’s Macs are a lot less susceptible to malware and virus attacks than their Windows-based counterparts, but they’re not malware-proof. Hackers may be more inclined to attack Microsoft’s operating system and look for code vulnerabilities, as more people use Windows devices than Macs. But Apple’s desktop operating system still gets its fair share of malware, …
A few weeks ago, Apple told us all about the latest version of macOS that it’s cooked up. Called High Sierra, it has the usual fancy new features we expect from Apple’s team of captive programmers. It won’t be officially released until the fall, but thanks to the magic of the macOS public beta program, …
One of the most surprising announcements from the macOS segments at WWDC 2017 was Apple’s commitment to supporting external graphic cards (eGPU) on MacBooks, something that could transform the MacBook Pro into an even more powerful machine, complete with gaming capabilities — VR support would be included. However, we have good news and bad news …
Apple on Monday unveiled its next major macOS update: Say hello to macOS High Sierra.
