ZDNet spotted a new Apple support document which states that only "Apple retail stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers" can unlock a new MacBook Air (late 2010) or Pro (early 2011) protected by ...

With some help from readers, we have the answer (sort of) to why the Open Firmware Password Utility would not copy from the Mac OS X Install CD to our hard drive - although it would copy if booted ...

A securemac.com article discusses the password protection built into Apple's latest Open Firmware update. "It introduces support for additional security options which allow the Open Firmware to be ...

Intel’s addition of memory encryption to its upcoming 3rd generation Xeon Scalable processors matches AMD’s Secure Memory Encryption (SME) feature. Intel’s third-generation Xeon Scalable server ...

If you want to secure the data on your computer, one of the most important steps you can take is encrypting its hard drive. That way, if your laptop gets lost or stolen—or someone can get to it when ...

Here's why you should (and shouldn't) update your SSD firmware ...

The first large-scale analysis of a fundamental type of software known as firmware has revealed poor security practices that could present opportunities for hackers probing the “Internet of Things.” ...

To paraphrase Fox Mulder, trust no self-encrypting SSD. As of the latest Windows 10 update, Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption tool that’s built into Pro and Enterprise versions will no longer assume ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. November 8 ...

I was considering purchasing hard drive encryption software for our consultants' laptops in case they were lost or stolen. Does anyone have any recommendations or tips on what to look for in a good ...