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Attack code targets zero-day Mac OS X flaw

November 21, 2006 The unpatched security hole could be used by a remote attacker to compromise a vulnerable Mac, advisories say. TAGS: researcher, flaw, Apple Mac OS, vulnerability, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, blog, Web browser, operating system

iTunes and QuickTime flaw detailed

December 21, 2005 Flaw could put systems running Windows and Mac OS X at risk of attack, warns security researcher. TAGS: flaw, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, researcher, Apple Computer, attack, security, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Apple fixes 26 Mac OS flaws

August 2, 2006 Some of the vulnerabilities are serious and could be used in malicious attacks to commandeer Macs. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, vulnerability, researcher, Symantec Corp., file-sharing, security, attack, Bluetooth, operating system, server

Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns. TAGS: Black Hat, researcher, Wi-Fi, attacker, attack, flaw, threat, software company, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple Computer, Intel, security, PC, video, operating system

Unpatched Mac flaws may put users at risk

April 21, 2006 Security researcher publishes details of several unpatched, potentially serious flaws in OS X. Apple plans patch. TAGS: flaw, Apple Computer, attacker, Apple Mac OS X, TIFF, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, researcher, security, bug, Firefox, Web browser, operating system

Flaws found in RealNetworks media player

December 2, 2005 Two RealPlayer flaws could let attackers commandeer Windows PCs running the software, eEye Digital warns. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., eEye Digital Security, flaw, RealNetworks RealPlayer, media player, attacker, researcher, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

This week in security

January 22, 2005 ISP gets hijacked, with all DNS records moved to the U.K. Plus, both Microsoft and Apple come under fire for holes in Office and Mac OS X. TAGS: domain name server, flaw, security company, Apple Computer, domain name, Apple Mac OS, Internet Service Provider, Apple Mac OS X, U.K., researcher, security, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office, message, password, operating system

Flaw found in Apple bug-fix tool

January 9, 2007 Researchers behind "Month of Apple Bugs" say there's a vulnerability in a tool used by a group involved in finding fixes for the flaws. TAGS: Landon Fuller, flaw, vulnerability, exploit, Apple Computer, patch management, fix, researcher, blog

New Apple patch plugs Wi-Fi hijack flaws

September 21, 2006 Security updates plug a trio of flaws that could be exploited to break into Macs via Wi-Fi connections. TAGS: SecureWorks Inc., Black Hat, flaw, Apple MacBook, Apple Computer, company representative, vulnerability, researcher, representative, Apple Macintosh, IBM PowerPC, attacker, Wi-Fi, security, wireless network, Apple Mac OS

Crypto flaw cracks Office open

January 20, 2005 Password-protected files at risk, researcher warns. Also: Baba offshoot makes false promises about erasing smut. TAGS: flaw, researcher, webcam, virus, Microsoft Office, Apple Computer, password, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

The good and the bad of bug campaigns

January 4, 2007 Researchers have launched the third monthlong parade of flaws, this time in Apple software. But do the efforts do any good? TAGS: parade, disclosure, software company, researcher, flaw, campaign, security, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Web browser

Attack code out for new Apple Wi-Fi flaw

November 1, 2006 Researchers rap Apple for mishandling flaws and kick off a "month of kernel bugs" by publishing an exploit for a new Mac Wi-Fi bug. TAGS: flaw, security tool, researcher, exploit, Wi-Fi, vulnerability, Apple Computer, bug, IEEE 802.11, security, Apple Macintosh, e-mail

Stamping out fires in security

October 3, 2006 A zero-day flaw in MacOS X and Firefox and third-party Windows patches turn up the heat for Net users. Plus: Buyout boom in security. TAGS: flaw, security, Firefox, patch management, Wi-Fi, researcher, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, blog, Microsoft Windows

QuickTime zero-day bug threatens Macs, PCs

January 2, 2007 Publication of yet-to-be-patched QuickTime vulnerability kicks off month in which researchers will publish an Apple software bug each day. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, advisory, Apple Computer, flaw, vulnerability, bug, researcher, Windows PC, attacker, media player, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, security, PC, Microsoft Windows

Flaw finders go their own way

January 26, 2005 Security researchers rebut the idea that "responsible" flaw disclosure means playing ball with software makers. TAGS: security hole, lock, researcher, security alert, software company, flaw, security, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Apple guru combats month of bugs

January 3, 2007 Open-source developer is attempting to ensure that a patch exists for every flaw found by the Month of Apple Bugs project. TAGS: Landon Fuller, vulnerability, flaw, VLC, patch management, project, open source, mailing list, Apple QuickTime, Apple Computer, researcher, fix, media player, blog

Is Intel a safe bet for Apple security?

June 7, 2005 Macs have largely been immune to the viruses that plague Windows PCs. Experts pitch in on whether the Intel chip switch will change that. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious code, Virginia, Intel, HyperThreading, Apple Computer, flaw, expert, attack, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, security, researcher, operating system, networking, BIOS
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