macOS 27 brings three major upgrades to my favorite features

macOS 27 brings three major upgrades to my favorite features

I use iPhone Mirroring every day to quickly access my iPhone directly from my Mac, and it’s even better this year. iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate were released last month, bringing three major updates to iPhone Mirroring. This is all new. 9to5Mac is sponsored by Sony: Sony is running a huge sale on … Read more

Apple is tightening full disk access controls in macOS in light of AI risks

Apple is tightening full disk access controls in macOS in light of AI risks

Apple has announced tightened controls for full disk access in macOS, given the risks posed by ever-evolving AI agents. Apple introduced full disk access in macOS Mojave (10.14) to give users control over application access to the entire system. The function can be switched on or off Apple Menu > System Preferences > Privacy & … Read more

macOS users being attacked by a fake Zoom installer with CloudSyncD backdoor

macOS users being attacked by a fake Zoom installer with CloudSyncD backdoor

A macOS dropper was found in a disguised Zoom client. The malware is tracked as CloudSyncD and is designed to provide a persistent and stealthy backdoor. Jamf researchers first noticed this still-in-development malware in mid-September. Within days, additional samples were found, indicating that testing and development has now progressed to deployment. The malware infection process … Read more

The Gemini app for macOS adds iMessage integration

The Gemini app for macOS adds iMessage integration

Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS includes native iMessage integration. This follows the app that entered Windows last week. Gemini’s latest connected app on Mac is @messages to “read, search and send messages in Apple Messages.” Specifically, links can: Send a message to a contact or phone number Read past conversations, unread … Read more