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T-Mobile Sidekick, Mac OS X sync up

April 21, 2005 Mark/Space announced on Thursday the availability of software for the T-Mobile Sidekick cellular device and Apple Computer's Mac OS X operating system. TAGS: T-Mobile Sidekick, T-Mobile, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, operating system

Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware

March 29, 2005 The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware. TAGS: Martin Reynolds, Gartner Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, target, research company, worm, spyware, attack, Apple Computer, Symantec Corp., operating system, Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Apple releases patch for Mac OS X

January 26, 2005 The Mac maker plugs security holes in Safari, Mail and ColorSync and includes open-source fixes for several other programs. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, open source, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, 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 Computer, Apple Macintosh, antivirus, 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

Dell founder thinks different about Apple

June 16, 2005 Chairman of the No. 1 PC maker says he'd be interested in offering the Mac OS if the opportunity ever came up. TAGS: Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Apple Macintosh, computer company, founder, Dell, Linux, operating system, Apple Mac OS X, Intel, server, PC, Microsoft Windows, 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 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

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, platform, vulnerability, hacker, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, attack, Apple Mac OS, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.

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 Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, security, operating system, e-mail

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 Computer, Apple iChat, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, security, Symantec Corp., operating system

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, Apple Computer, popularity, Apple Macintosh, attack, security, operating system, Apple Mac OS, Firefox, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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 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 Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, vulnerability, researcher, Symantec Corp., file-sharing, security, attack, Bluetooth, operating system, server

Apple tries to patent 'tamper-resistant software'

November 9, 2005 As company prepares to shift to Intel-based hardware, it files to protect method of securing code to specific hardware. TAGS: Apple Computer, patent, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Intel, method, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Security from A to Z: OS X

November 28, 2006 Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, malicious software, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS, virus, Unix, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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." TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, hacking, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, hacker, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, patch management, security, server, operating system

Apple: Windows on a Mac is here

April 5, 2006 Company says Boot Camp enables Intel-based Macs to run XP natively. Beta's ready for download. Images: Installing Boot Camp TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Computer, IBM PowerPC, Apple Macintosh, Intel, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Leopard, uncaged: Mac OS X upgrade debuts

October 30, 2007 The new version of Apple's operating system hit stores with a wide array of new features to check out, from Time Machine to Cover Flow to iChat Theater. TAGS: OS X Leopard, Time Machine, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, Apple iChat, Web 2.0, Apple iPhone, operating system, firewall, Microsoft Windows Vista, video

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, threat, hacker, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, worm, attack, owner, security, virus, malware, operating system, antivirus
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