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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flaws found in RealNetworks media player
December 2, 2005
Two RealPlayer flaws could let attackers commandeer Windows PCs running the software, eEye Digital warns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crypto flaw cracks Office open
January 20, 2005
Password-protected files at risk, researcher warns. Also: Baba offshoot makes false promises about erasing smut.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flaw finders go their own way
January 26, 2005
Security researchers rebut the idea that "responsible" flaw disclosure means playing ball with software makers.
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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.
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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.
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