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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.
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OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems
September 25, 2007
A vulnerability in OpenOffice could allow attackers to remotely execute code on computers running Windows, Linux or Mac OS.
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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.
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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.
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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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Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007
Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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."
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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.
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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.
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Apple releases OS X security patches
November 30, 2005
"Highly critical" security updates address more than a dozen vulnerabilities in the Mac OS X operating system.
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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.
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Apple patches a batch of Mac OS X flaws
May 4, 2005
Computer maker issues 20 patches aimed at pre-Tiger versions of its operating system.
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Mac OS X patch faces scrutiny
March 7, 2006
Experts say Apple patch doesn't completely fix security flaw, leaving toehold for cyberattacks.
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