• Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • October 17th, 2012
Apple Strengthens OS X Security with New Java Patches

Apple Strengthens OS X Security with New Java Patches

Untrusted Java applets prevented from executing arbitrary code outside their sandbox

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • September 20th, 2012
Apple Releases Security Update 2012-004

Apple Releases Security Update 2012-004

Cupertino patches around four dozen flaws in three Mac OS versions

Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in OS X

Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in OS X

“An opportunity for security-in-depth hardening is addressed”

Finnish Developer Demoes Breaking into the OS X Keychain

Finnish Developer Demoes Breaking into the OS X Keychain

“Root can read plaintext keychain passwords of logged-in users in OS X”

Oracle Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability on Macs with Java 7 Update 7

Oracle Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability on Macs with Java 7 Update 7

Applies to OS X 10.7.3 (Lion) or later, requires 64-bit browser

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • August 23rd, 2012
Intego: OSX/NetWeirdRC Is a Lame Trojan

Intego: OSX/NetWeirdRC Is a Lame Trojan

“It would seem that you get what you pay for, even in the malware world”

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • June 13th, 2012
Apple Updates Java for OS X Lion, Snow Leopard

Apple Updates Java for OS X Lion, Snow Leopard

“Delivers improved security, reliability, and compatibility”

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • May 15th, 2012
It’s a Lie. Apple Didn’t Ask Kaspersky for Help with OS X Security

It’s a Lie. Apple Didn’t Ask Kaspersky for Help with OS X Security

However, “Apple is open to collaborating with us,” said the Russian security firm

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • May 14th, 2012
Apple Asks Kaspersky to Help Out with OS X Security <em>Update</em>

Apple Asks Kaspersky to Help Out with OS X Security Update

Kaspersky CTO says Apple's Mac OS is really vulnerable, malware coming to iOS soon

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • May 10th, 2012
Apple Documents FileVault Flaw in OS X Lion

Apple Documents FileVault Flaw in OS X Lion

Instructions offered on how to patch the bug and delete the compromised files

Download Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.2 and Office 2008 12.3.3 for Mac

Download Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.2 and Office 2008 12.3.3 for Mac

Microsoft patches six vulnerabilities in its productivity suite for Mac users

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 21st, 2012
Warning: Flashback Trojan Still Alive and Kicking

Warning: Flashback Trojan Still Alive and Kicking

Dr. Web’s analysts say “the number is still around 650,000”

Kaspersky: OS X Mass-Malware Wave Is Imminent

Kaspersky: OS X Mass-Malware Wave Is Imminent

"Expect cross-platform exploit kits with Mac-specific exploits," says the security firm

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 12th, 2012
F-Secure Rolls Out Flashback Removal App for OS X

F-Secure Rolls Out Flashback Removal App for OS X

The third security vendor to release a Trojan killer ahead of Apple

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 11th, 2012
Apple Acknowledges Flashback Malware Threat

Apple Acknowledges Flashback Malware Threat

The Cupertino computer giant promises to release a removal tool

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 10th, 2012
Apple Shuts Down Dr.Web's Flashback Botnet Monitoring Tool in Unfortunate Cover-Up Attempt

Apple Shuts Down Dr.Web's Flashback Botnet Monitoring Tool in Unfortunate Cover-Up Attempt

“This seems to mean that Apple is not considering our work as a help,” says CEO

  • Mac
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 9th, 2012
BackDoor.Flashback.39 Largest-Ever Malware Threat to Mac OS X

BackDoor.Flashback.39 Largest-Ever Malware Threat to Mac OS X

F-Secure says “the malware-free times of Mac users are behind us permanently"

 
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