Apple’s latest large-scale OS X security updates are out. In tech-speak, there are 39 fixes, covering 52 CVE identifiers, and including 19 fixes for vulnerabilities potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. That’s a lot! View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security
PS3, Apple hacker ditches Facebook for Lady Gaga
A hacker who got into trouble with Sony and Apple then went 'straight' and joined Facebook has returned to hacking, a business news site reported. View full post on facebook hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Apple malware became more sophisticated in 2011
Malware aimed at Macs is still insignificant compared to Windows but Apple users should to pay careful attention to the growing threat from social engineering attacks, a report has found. The Year in Mac Security by Apple security company Intego divides 2011 into two halves before and after the day,…
Fake iPhone app snuck through Apple approval process
Apple let a fake app slip through its approval process for the iOS App Store, the makers of the popular Camera+ program said over the weekend. Security researchers who noted the slip-up did not know whether the bogus app contained malware because they had been unable to grab a copy…
Apple iPad 2 and iPhone 4S finally fall to jailbreakers
Apple’s most hacker-resistant hardware to date – the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4S, which are built around the Apple A5 chip – can now be jailbroken. Should you rush to slither free of Apple’s fiscal tentacles? View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National…
Apple desktops see jump in security threats in 2011
New Mac-based security threats jumped in 2011, but still remain far below that of Windows PCs, according to a report by F-Secure Labs. A total of 58 unique variants were detected from April through December, according to the Labs’ Threat Research team. Nearly half, 29, were Trojan downloaders, which F-Secure…
Twin Cities man sues Apple, AT&T over data monitoring
In the federal lawsuit, George Howell is alleging that his personal cellphone data on his iPhone were tracked. View full post on cellphone security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Could Apple power cables help you remember your passwords?
A new patent from Apple shows how a power cable could help users access their computing devices when they forget their passwords – and perhaps improve security. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security
Apple Customers Targeted by Phishing Campaign
According to Intego researchers, the campaign tries to trick victims into disclosing their credit card information. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Report: Phishing attack targets Apple customers
An email posing as one from Apple is making the rounds, attempting to steal users’ credit-card information. View full post on phishing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security