Articles in the Security Category
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Software is never finished. Apple underscored that point yesterday with the release of a string of Mac app updates. Whereas Safari 6.0.2 is all about security, the headline feature iPhoto and Aperture patches is Photo Stream with tweaks to dragging …
Mac, Security »
The recent drama over Java security has largely died down, though it is hard to image the threat’s subsided. That said, whereas Oracle now (mostly) produces Java for Mac OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, Snow Leopard is still Apple’s …
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Firefox security was has been in the news and, though the headlines were dire, the actual issue was less frightening than the suggested workaround. That said, the folks at Mozilla thought this Firefox security issue serious enough to recommend that …
Mac, Security, Software »
Do you use magazine service Zinio on your Mac? Then you will want to download and install Adobe 3.4, which addresses a number of bugs. Additionally, those still suffering with Adobe Flash should download and install Adobe Flash Player 11.4.402.287 …
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Earlier this year, a FlashBack trojan infected more than 600,000 Macs, creating the largest OS X-powered botnet in history — Mac malware run amok. Though they acted slowly, Apple eventually got ahead of the problem by issuing Java updates by …
Mac, Security, Software »
The now shipping iPhone 5 has been the focus of attention this week. However, there are important Mac security updates available for OS X, iTunes 10.7, Safari 6.0.1 and security updates that you really need to download and install. Two …
Mac, Security, Software »
Mountain Lion users that have downloaded and installed OS X 10.8.2 already have Safari 6.0.1. However, those running Lion, need to check Software Updates (Mac App Store) for this important update of Apple’s default browser, which includes patches for dozens …
Mac, Security, Software »
Wednesday’s iPhone 5 keynote address introduced a lot of new products that we won’t get to lay our hands on for weeks. Included therein is iTunes 11, but that long-awaited whole-number rewrite isn’t coming until October. In the meantime, Apple …
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There has been a lot of security drama around Java for Mac recently. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been felt on the fairer platform, but the Mac’s growth has made the rest of us a target. Thankfully, there …

