Monthly Archives: July 2017

Mac malware caught silently spying on computer users

Mac users typically think they're immune to malware. But a new strain used for spying reminds us even Macs can be compromised. Researchers have found an unusual piece of malware, called FruitFly, that's been infecting some Mac computers for years. FruitFly operates quietly in the background, spies on users through the computer's camera, captures images…
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GOOGLE GLASS 2.0 IS A STARTLING SECOND ACT

Don’t call Heather Erickson a glasshole. Yes, that’s Google Glass on her frames. But she’s not using it to check her Facebook, dictate messages, or capture a no-hands video while riding a roller coaster. Erickson is a 30-year-old factory worker in rural Jackson, Minnesota. For her, Glass is not a hip way to hang apps…
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