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Mac OS X vulnerable to 6-month old Java flaw

Mac OS X vulnerable to 6-month old Java flawNah.....Apple designed OSX with security in mind from the start. What, this isn't an OSX flaw? Just goes to show you that you can never be too safe. I would expect that Apple users will make a run on...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, old Java flaw, Java, Java flaw, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Inc., OSX Flaw, security, flaw

Discussion threads 2009-05-20

Report: Major Windows security update foiled

Report: Major Windows security update foiledWhat a surprise!Well, is it a surprise for anyone? If you search enough, you're always bound to find something wrong somewhere... Be it linux or windowsNow, it looks this problem can and most assuredly will be corrected...A patch on a patch.XP sp2 Flaw Memory RevealedI...

Tags: Linux, Workforce management, Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., flaw, Microsoft Windows, OSX Flaw

Discussion threads 2005-01-28

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Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Time to ditch Windows for online banking and shopping

Instead of a live CDWould I be able to install Linux in Windows and do the same?Amen! Happened today to a gov't computerhttp://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/10/computer_hacker_steals_479000.htmlYet another infected computer stealing OUR money.Absolutely ridiculous and irresponsible article!Show me an instance where a flaw in Vista/7 has led to a user being compromised? ...

Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, exploit, phishing, Linux, operating system, Adrian, online banking

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data (Updated)

Proves Apple is not perfectI know many ABMers that bashed Microsoft when a bug that only affected a very small user base came on in Windows 7 Release Candidate and said that Microsoft should pay and how can they release software with bugs. All software has bugs I don't...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, S**t, Snow Leopard, user data

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

New Adobe PDF flaw under attack; Patch coming Tuesday

Note to all Knuckleheads....The vulnerability affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1.3 and earlier versions on Windows, Macintosh and UNIXWhy announce at all? Just fix the thingI'm getting really tired of any company that gives the ostensibly obligatory "We're on that!" and then it's some time before the fix comes. These...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, Windows IS, Adobe PDF flaw, flaw, Adobe PDF, operating system, Adobe Systems Inc., attack

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

From Gimmiv to Conficker: The lucrative MS08-067 flaw

Danger Will Robinson, Danger.[i]By December 2009, a second variant appeared with new propagation techniques ? spreading via removable and mapped drives, and network shares with weak passwords. This updated worm also started blocking access to anti-virus and security-related sites.[/i]You either have a typo or a time machine. December...

Tags: Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Common-sense, Microsoft Corp., financial danger, computer

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Apple plugs 15 Java for Mac security holes

Flash, Java, libxml vulnerabilities highligh Apples systemic problemOnce again information about vulnerabilities have been readily available for anyone who wishes to exploit them.An attacker only needs to look up popular 3rd party products in Apples stack and compare versions against the latest from the vendor. Any version discrepancy reveals potential...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, Patches, Windows variant, Java, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., vulnerability, vulnerability information

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

Vulnerable Adobe Flash shipped with Snow Leopard

That's all fine and goodbut Apple OSX is based on tried and tested UNIX and is immune to such vulnerabilities. Magic dust is able to discover exploits before they get a chance to spring into action.Unix was designed with security in mind and every object is securable with extremely high...

Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Snow Leopard, Apple Inc., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

Snow Leopard might crash your apps

This just has to be a Microsoft plot.LOL...LOL. :DRE: Snow Leopard might crash your appsNonsense, the latest mac hunter ad said we didn't have to worry about that and that a mac just works. Are you calling them liars?How did Apple phrase it in their commercials?That sure sounds like [i]a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, Operating systems, OS X., Snow Leopard, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-26

High-risk vulnerabilities hit Google Chrome

This software was programmed by Google, did anyone not see this happening? Google has the worst programmers because they don't give two squats about anything except playing with their office toys all day.For a browser built from the ground up with security in mindthere seem to be more than...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Operating systems, Chrome, Google Inc., sandbox, vulnerability, Web browser, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Mozilla, Google plug high-risk browser holes

Mozilla, Google plug high-risk browser holesReady before Tuesday, as I suspected.Downloaded and installed - no problems so far.there's another unpatched critical flaw in Firefox 3.5.1http://www.milw0rm.com/exploit.php?id=9158The Only Plugin You'll Ever Need: NoscriptGo get it here[b]This talkback brought to you by Mozilla Firefox 3.5[/b]The safest internet browser on the planet!Avoid Microsoft Internet...

Tags: Web browsers, NOW IT, noscript, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, high-risk browser hole, browser hole, Mozilla Corp., Novell AppArmor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, plug-in, ActiveX, NoScript, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

iPhone executes SMS binary code as root

iPhone executes SMS binary code as rootNo, iPhone is NOT UNIX basedWe all know that OS X [b]is[/b] UNIX certified.We also know that iPhone OS [b]is[/b] OS X.Therefore, iPhone OS isn't just UNIX based, it [b]is[/b] UNIX.Therefore, it is immune to all malware.At least I think that is how the...

Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Smart phones, Operating systems, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Unix, SMS, binary code, iPhone OS, Miller

Discussion threads 2009-07-02

Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"

Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"Not that big an issue....Not that big an issue since the defalt in Windows 7 RC is to allways notify... so as long as you don't tamper with the default you should be ok. And hopefully 90% of users will leave it...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, Adrian, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, flaw, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

Apple plugs gaping QuickTime security holes

Apple plugs gaping QuickTime security holesThis is clearly Microsofts problemThey should never have bailed out Apple.Good thing....OSX is not Susceptible. Only Windows users should update. No one in the world could ever use these against a Mac, its just impossible. RE: Apple plugs gaping QuickTime security holesWhere's...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Digital music, Digital media, Java, security, OSX, Apple Inc., Apple QuickTime

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Gumblar attack worse than Conficker, experts warn

Gumblar attack worse than Conficker, experts warn Someone will come up with...Microsoft doesn't supply patches for pirated software even though they do.True[i]If you run another OS then you will not get the Gumbar problem.[/i]And if you are talking about Linux then I say that's good. Moving to OS X to...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, SECURITY, Now Let, Gumblar, Gumbar, Conficker, attack, Gumblar attack, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-29

Conficker infected critical hospital equipment

Conficker infected critical hospital equipmentAnd still there are people pushing windows to areas other than gamingWindoze is good for gaming, that's all.Something as serious as hospital equipment needs a secure, reliable OS. One that has a UNIX basis.Laser Hair Removal - Windows based.Don't ask how I know...Awesome MS Software! ;)It...

Tags: Linux, HEALTHCARE, Operating systems, UNIX, SECURITY, Most IT department, hospital equipment, hospital, Conficker-infected, IT Skills

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Pwn2Own hacker: Apple Safari is 'easy pickings'

Pwn2Own hacker: Apple Safari is 'easy pickings'This would be the Charlie Millerwho won by cheating, correct? By using an already known Perl exploit that Apple hadn't patched yet in OS X.The event organizers know he cheated, but didn't have the onions to call him on it. Well, actually, they were...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Miller, Apple Inc., Apple Safari

Discussion threads 2009-03-03

Vista Capable suit no longer a class action

Vista Capable suit no longer a class actionInflation in computer prices?I seem to remember the computer prices never really changing when Vista came out. All that seemed to happen was you got more computer for the same price. Almost all the computers coming out had a built in video card...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., class action, Vista Capable, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-02-19

Latest twist in Apple vs. Psystar

Latest twist in Apple vs. PsystarPretty funny"..APPLE intentionally embeds code in the Mac OS that causes the Mac OS to malfunction on any computer hardware system that is not an Apple-Labeled Computer Hardware System.."Talk about arrogance. Apple, selling Apple hardware, should concern itself with its software running on other platforms...

Tags: Operating systems, Apple Mac OS, Apple Inc., Psystar, operating system, hardware

Discussion threads 2008-12-10