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First Mac-targeting ransomware hits Transmission users, researchers say

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A security research firm announced Sunday its discovery of what is believed to be the world’s first ransomware that specifically goes after OS X machines.

"This is the first one in the wild that is definitely functional, encrypts your files and seeks a ransom,” Ryan Olson, of Palo Alto Networks, told Reuters.

In an interview Sunday...

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Mac and iPhone users report Safari crashes
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A glitch within Apple’s Safari browser appears to be causing it to crash, according to numerous complaints posted to Twitter by Mac and iPhone owners. According to reports from The Verge and The Next Web, the problem is located in Safari’s search-suggestion feature and doesn’t affect every user. The crashes can also easily be prevented. Shutting off the...
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