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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, spyware, worm, attack, Apple Computer, operating system, Symantec Corp., Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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, security, operating system

Symantec CEO advocates fair play and Macs

May 15, 2006 John Thompson thinks more folks should buy from Apple, worries Microsoft won't give him a fair fight in security. TAGS: John Thompson, Symantec Corp., identity theft, CEO, Apple Macintosh, security, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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

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

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

OpenOffice worm Badbunny hops across operating systems

June 11, 2007 Malicious software, spreading through OpenOffice documents, "can infect Windows, Linux and Mac OS X systems," Symantec says. TAGS: OpenOffice, worm, Symantec Corp., malicious software, virus, Linux, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: shell script, flaw, attacker, Apple Mac OS, back door, Apple Safari, rootkit, Apple Macintosh, expert, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, malicious code, Symantec Corp., operating system, Web browser

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. TAGS: security expert, Apple iChat, Symantec Corp., Sophos Plc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, threat, worm, security, trojan horse, Apple Macintosh, McAfee Inc., Apple Mac OS, IM, operating system

This week in security

March 25, 2005 Apple has traditionally been regarded as partially immune to the exploits of hackers--but those days may be over. TAGS: Apple Computer, programmer, hacker, Apple Mac OS, Symantec Corp., security, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iTunes, server, operating system

Week in review: Hacking away at Apple

March 25, 2005 Apple has traditionally been regarded as partially immune to the exploits of hackers and virus writers thanks to its low market share, but those days may be over. TAGS: Sony PSP, Week in review, market share, Apple Computer, hacking, hacker, gadget, programmer, Apple Mac OS, Symantec Corp., Sony Playstation, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, security, virus
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