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MacBook hacked in contest at security event
April 20, 2007 Zero-day vulnerability in Safari Web browser used to commandeer a MacBook in hack-a-Mac contest at CanSecWest conference.Apple megapatch plugs 45 security holes
March 14, 2007 Update for Mac OS X includes a number of fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities released as part of two high-profile bug-hunting campaigns.Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.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.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.Apple QuickTime exploit in the wild
December 3, 2007 An active exploit has been seen by Symantec for a vulnerability that affects the latest versions of Apple QuickTime.Apple closes Wi-Fi hole
January 26, 2007 Security update fixes an AirPort vulnerability disclosed in November as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs campaign.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.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.Attack code out for Apple flaw
June 29, 2006 Exploit comes only a day after Apple released a patch for the bug. Plus: iTunes update plugs a security hole.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.Excel under zero-day attack, Microsoft warns
February 5, 2007 Spreadsheet-focused attack affects several versions of company's Office software, including one for Macs.Squashing bugs with an Apple fix a day
January 12, 2007 Landon Fuller explains why he is devoting his time to patching flaws found by the Month of Apple Bugs project.Apple plugs zero-day QuickTime flaw
January 23, 2007 Patch for serious vulnerability in media player software comes 23 days after details of the flaw and attack code were publicly released.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.Apple patches serious Mac OS flaws
March 2, 2006 Security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a high-profile flaw in the Safari Web browser and Mail client.Cybercrooks add QuickTime, WinZip flaws to arsenal
May 10, 2007 Security holes in media player and compression software had not previously been used in cyberattacks, according to Symantec.Mac hacked through QuickTime flaw
April 24, 2007 Hack-a-Mac contest winner exploited a zero-day bug in QuickTime that could also expose Windows users.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.Winner mocks OS X hacking contest
March 7, 2006 Hacker gains operating control of a Mac Mini using an unpublished vulnerability, says machine is "easy pickings." Sponsored matches for "vulnerability"
