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Gets firm with firmwareA teen hacker known for his deftness with iPhones has figured out how to unlock models running the latest firmware versions by cracking a protection that that has frustrated hackers for weeks.… read more »
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http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206900323By Thomas ClaburnInformationWeekFebruary 26, 2008The most recent version of Apple's Mac OS X (10.5.2) appears contain a security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to crash computers on a local or remote network.Security researcher Neil Kettle of Digit-labs.org on Tuesday posted a proof-of-concept exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in the way the Apple implements IPv6 support.Most networks use the IPv4 networking protocol; read more »
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Mozilla chief executive John Lilly has lambasted Apple for its use of iTunes to offer the Safari web browser to Windows users, saying the technique "borders on malware distribution practices" and undermines the security of the Internet. read more »
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In response to mounting criticism from security and privacy experts, Apple has changed the way its Software Update program pushes out the Safari Web browser to Windows users. But the changes may not go far enough for many people because the browser is still being disguised as a security update. A screenshot of how the the old updater offered Safari. Cupertino has long used the The Apple Software Updates to deploy iTunes and QuickTime patches...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. read more »
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Phishers have targeted users of Apple's iTunes music store with sophisticated identity theft attacks for the first time, a security company said Tuesday. read more »
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A tale of two security teamsA researcher has created a proof-of-concept site that graphically demonstrates the risk Windows users face when using Apple's Safari browser.… read more »
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Address harvesting all too easyApple has inadvertently made it easy for spammers to create a database of MobileMe email addresses.… read more »
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