March 12, 2010

'OS X' Tag Index

Apple Intros 2010's First Mac OS Security Update

Mac users get Flash, audio, and printing updates for some very serious security issues.
Tags: OS X, Mac, security, Apple, Flash

Apple Releases Mac OS X Security Update

The update patches at least a dozen serious vulnerabilities.
Tags: OS X, Mac, security, vulnerabilities, update

SecurityReason Warns of Mac Vulnerability

The vulnerability is a potential buffer overflow error.
Tags: OS X, Mac, security, buffer overflow, vulnerability

Mac OS X Malware Blocking Gathering Dust

No updates have been made to Apple's new malware blocker in the almost six months since its launch.
Tags: OS X, Mac, malware, security, Apple

Adobe to Release Critical Patches for Flash Player and Adobe AIR

The updates will address multiple vulnerabilities.
Tags: Microsoft, OS X, Linux, Windows, Mac

Apple Fixes Java Vulnerabilities

The company has released Java updates for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6.
Tags: Leopard, OS X, Mac, security, software

McAfee Launches Mac Endpoint Protection

The software includes antivirus and antispyware protection as well as a system firewall.
Tags: Leopard, OS X, marketing, Mac, Enterprise

Snow Leopard Bug Erases Personal Data

After logging off the computer and logging back as a guest, users may find their personal data completely erased.
Tags: Leopard, OS X, video, Mac, bug

Black Hat Attendees Focus on Oracle, Mac

Experts at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas show tools to automate penetration testing of Mac OS X and Oracle databases.
Tags: OS X, open source, Windows, Oracle, Black Hat

6/26: OSX_JAHLAV.B is OS X Malware

OSX_JAHLAV.B arrives as ActiveXsetup.dmg, which is a MAC OS X mountable Disk Image file. It contains a .PKG file which contains its malicious script and its component files.
Tags: OS X, Mac, image

Mac OS Sees More Malware

Although Macs still face far fewer security problems than Windows, the trend line is going in the wrong direction.
Tags: OS X, Windows, e-Mail, malware

Security Update for OS X, Safari

Apple releases fixes for a wide array of security concerns, including a vulnerability in Safari.
Tags: Safari, OS X, open source, Apple

Is Mac OS X Under Attack?

Proof remains to be seen for concerns about new vulnerabilities for Macs and iPhones.
Tags: iPhone, Safari, OS X, Windows, Mac

Apple Patches 21 Security Glitches

Latest Apple patch haul includes some late fixes for Adobe Flash.
Tags: services, OS X, Windows, Mac, server

Ward Off Mac Exploits

PaulOS Roundup: Don't let the worm get into your Apple. Protecting yourself from exploits is just as critical for Mac users as for those running Linux or Windows -- and not something to get complacent about.
Tags: OS X, Linux, Vista, Windows, Mac

Apple Recommends Antivirus for Mac Users

The Mac maker quietly suggests customers use antivirus software, though threats are still few in number.
Tags: OS X, Windows, Mac, malware, security

40 Open Source Tools for Protecting Your Privacy

Open source offers email encryption, anonymous file sharing, anonymous surfing, and many other apps for those with pressing privacy needs.
Tags: privacy, Firefox, Internet Explorer, OS X, Linux

Apple Updates to Fix Open Source Security Issues

Latest Apple security fix list tackles at least 15 flaws that could leave Mac users at risk.
Tags: OS X, open source, middleware, Mac, server

Malware Threatens Mac Users: Report

Survey shows Apple users expect the bad guys to follow them, but the good news is the evildoers are looking the other way.
Tags: OS X, Vista, Windows, Mac, malware

Linux vs. Windows: Which is Most Secure?

KennethA point by point comparison of the two OSes, with a subjective conclusion as to which offers better security. Plus: some thoughts on Apple security.
Tags: Microsoft, OS X, Linux, Windows, security

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