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Apple iTunes security flaw discovered

November 18, 2005 A vulnerability in software that helps manage iTunes could allow an attacker to launch arbitrary code. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, security flaw, flaw, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, attacker, security, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Apple fixes broken OS X patch

August 19, 2005 Issues new security update to replace one that disabled support for 64-bit applications in the operating system. TAGS: Apple Computer, 64-bit, Apple Mac OS X, security, operating system

Apple fixes Java flaws in Mac OS

September 14, 2005 Updates fix a handful of vulnerabilities that could be used to bypass security restrictions. TAGS: Apple Mac OS, flaw, Apple Computer, Java, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, security, operating system

Apple plugs 'critical' holes in OS X

September 23, 2005 Ten new patches for the Macintosh operating system address myriad flaws that open systems to remote attacks, experts say. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, patch management, vulnerability, Apple Mac OS, Symantec Corp., security, Apple Macintosh, operating system

Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says

March 22, 2005 Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, hacker, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, Apple Computer, platform, Apple Mac OS, attack, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.

Apple updates Mac OS to squash bugs

June 28, 2006 Operating system update includes fixes for several security flaws as well as general feature updates. TAGS: security flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iChat, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, security, Symantec Corp., operating system

Bluetooth worm targets Mac OS X

February 17, 2006 Pest isn't believed to have attacked users yet, but two examples of malicious software to target Mac OS in two days may signal trend. TAGS: Inqtana, F-Secure Corp., Symantec Corp., worm, Apple Mac OS, Bluetooth, Apple Mac OS X, malicious software, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, antivirus, operating system, security

Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws

April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs. TAGS: security update, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, vulnerability, flaw, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, bug, conference, security, operating system

Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities

November 29, 2006 Bundle of fixes includes patch for zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw and other bugs, some that could let an attacker commandeer Macs. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, flaw, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, security, font, Wi-Fi, operating system

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., security, file-sharing, attack, Bluetooth, operating system, server

Apple launches new Macintosh ad campaign

May 3, 2006 With Microsoft's Vista operating system suffering setbacks, Apple Computer seizes an opportunity. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, research company, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, security, TV, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Apple OS X security fix busts 64-bit support

August 18, 2005 Most recent fixes patch flaws in the operating system, but they also break support for some applications. TAGS: Wolfram Research, security update, Apple OS, 64-bit, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, operating system, e-mail

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

February 27, 2006 Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, hacker, threat, worm, owner, security, attack, malware, virus, operating system, antivirus

McAfee bites into Apple security

May 5, 2006 Launches antivirus for Mac, saying Apple's operating system is "just as vulnerable" to targeted attacks as its competitors. TAGS: vulnerability, McAfee Inc., Apple Mac OS X, popularity, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, attack, security, operating system, Apple Mac OS, Firefox, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest

February 7, 2008 An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference. TAGS: hacking, contest, researcher, Linux, Apple MacBook, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, conference, Apple Computer, laptop computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Java glitch hits OS X update

April 19, 2005 Recent update causes Java-related headaches for some Mac owners, Apple has acknowledged. TAGS: Java, Java application, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, security, operating system, e-mail

Darwin flaws survive in Apple's Mac OS X

January 19, 2005 An audit of the open-source OS from which Apple borrowed much of the Mac OS X code reveals vulnerabilities that affect Apple's software. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, security company, Apple Computer, audit, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, open source, operating system, security

Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk

May 12, 2006 Patches arrive for more than 40 holes affecting QuickTime, used by Apple and Windows systems, and Mac OS X. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, Apple Computer, flaw, advisory, Apple Mac OS, risk, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, patch management, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Widget security worries dog Apple

May 21, 2005 Concerns about a potentially serious security issue in Tiger persist despite an OS update from Apple earlier this week. TAGS: security issue, Apple Computer, attacker, security, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, operating system

Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws

July 12, 2006 If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack. TAGS: PDF reader, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat, cyberattack, flaw, vulnerability, buffer-overflow, risk, Adobe PDF, Apple Mac OS, security, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
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