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Showing 1-20 of 20 results foundApple updates Mac OS to squash bugs
June 28, 2006 Operating system update includes fixes for several security flaws as well as general feature updates.Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.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 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.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.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.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.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.Tribble on Apple's security troubles
March 15, 2006 When it comes to patches, Mac OS veteran Bud Tribble says the company doesn't believe in schedules or severity rankings.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.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March 7, 2006 Hacker gains operating control of a Mac Mini using an unpublished vulnerability, says machine is "easy pickings."McAfee bites into Apple security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.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.Mac OS flaw exposes Apple users
February 21, 2006 Apple is working to patch operating-system vulnerability that could be exploited to install rootkits, backdoors.Apple issues Java security update
April 19, 2006 Flaws could allow malicious attackers to gain access to Mac OS users' systems.This week in Apple
March 10, 2006 The war of words is heating up over Apple Computer's Mac OS security.Mac OS X patch faces scrutiny
March 7, 2006 Experts say Apple patch doesn't completely fix security flaw, leaving toehold for cyberattacks.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?New worm targets Apple chat users
February 16, 2006 The file, which spreads via the company's IM software, isn't a major threat, but security experts say it hints at vulnerabilities. Sponsored matches for "security"
