July 04, 2009

'Mac' Tag Index

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

Adobe Issues Critical Patch for Reader and Acrobat

It's well worth upgrading your version of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
Tags: Microsoft, Linux, Windows, Mac, malware

Microsoft Releases PowerPoint Patch

Hackers are actively attempting to exploit holes in PowerPoint, Microsoft says.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Mac, security, PowerPoint

Mac Botnet Still a Danger, Symantec says

Although there's been negligible activity since the January warning, Mac systems aren't safe.
Tags: Mac, malware, security, virus, botnet

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

2/5: MacSwp-E a Macintosh Shareware Trojan

Troj/MacSwp-E a shareware product for Mac.
Tags: Mac, security, spyware

Apple Issues Patches for QuickTime

Apple issues critical update fixing at least 7 flaws that could leave both Mac and Windows users at risk.
Tags: Quicktime, Windows, Mac, security, software

What's the Mac OSX's Best Security Feature?

Black Hat researchers review the state of Apple security - should Mac fanboyz be worried?
Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Mac, malware, security

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

Apple Goes Bug-Hunting in Safari 3.2

New browser release fixes 11 flaws and adds new security features.
Tags: Google, Microsoft, Safari, Windows, Mac

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

The iPhone: Don't Trust the Client

KennethA timeless lesson applies to the iPhone: If something is under the control of a user, we must assume it will be tampered with.
Tags: iPhone, Vista, Blackberry, DRM, Mac

Mac vs. Linux: Which is More Secure?

KennethA feature-by-feature comparison of the two OSes, with a highly subjective conclusion as to which is better.
Tags: OS X, Linux, Vista, Windows, Mac

Red Hat Rolls New Security Certificate System

Latest release builds on assets acquired from Netscape in 2004.
Tags: Linux, open source, Windows, Mac, Linux security

The Surge in Mac Attacks

Mac users may have to start learning the language of vulnerability.
Tags: Microsoft, OS X, Windows, Mac, malware

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