Posts by Author: Dejan Murko

Netflix’s Stethoscope was an open-source project for enhancing endpoint security in a user-focused and non-intrusive manner. It was built by the Netflix Security team and deprecated in 2019 when they pivoted to a browser extension and native helper app. Pareto Security is built on the same concept: a non-intrusive way for your team to understand […]

If you have clients that require high security standards, then they might appreciate a page that displays the status of your Mac’s security configuration. The page shows your Gravatar (if available) name, profile, websites, Mac name, and the status of your security checks. You can try it out by going to the device page. The […]

In this topic we’ll cover the basic Mac cyber security checklist. Macs have great security options out-of-box but not all of them are configured.

A lot has happened since our last blog post! Here’s a quick rundown.  New checks We’ve added checks for Software Updates. These track installed apps that could potentially be an attack vector and let you know when they’re outdated. MacOS version check was also added.  WiFi check lets you know when your connection is unsecure. […]

Less than a month after our invitation to Setapp, the Pareto app has been published and is now available on their app store. We’ve launched with 750 daily users which was definitely more than we expected. Here’s our graph from Setapp: We hope that even more Setapp users improve their Mac security in the future. […]

Being a small business doesn’t mean you don’t have sensitive data that needs protecting. In fact, small businesses often fall victim to cyber-attacks in the form of malicious software. To combat this, small business owners should implement several security measures to prevent data breaches. Below, we’ve prepared a list of cybersecurity tips for small businesses. […]

So all your Mac devices are now as secure as macOS can make them. Congrats! But now you’re wondering what else you can do. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Password managers If you’re not using a password manager yet, this is the obvious next step. While macOS has Keychain, it’s nowhere […]

No matter how careful you are online, the risk of malware and other cyber threats is always present.  It’s important that you develop a risk assessment process to protect you and your Mac from a potential security incident. When it comes to intrusion detection mechanisms, having a list designed to identify vulnerabilities is the simplest […]

After our Product Hunt launch, Maria from Setapp contacted us if we’d like to join Setapp as one of their curated apps. We were aware of Setapp and their sister company MacPaw, as they are one of the largest and most successful macOS companies (at least to my knowledge). We were excited by the invite! […]

Protecting your critical data and information from malicious parties is a key responsibility for business owners. Companies need to budget for cybersecurity and have a rigorous framework in place to assess and address their vulnerabilities. Here’s how a cybersecurity self-assessment for businesses works. What is a Cyber Security Self-Assessment? A self-assessment covers your organizational infrastructure, […]