Apple warned: Patch ‘jailbreak’ security hole
At the risk of being a killjoy, a computer security firm on Thursday urged Apple Inc. to quickly patch a PDF vulnerability in its mobile devices like iPads and iPhones.
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Apple warned: Patch ‘jailbreak’ security hole
July 14, 2011
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Why do Apple computers have so few spyware and virus problems?
July 12, 2011
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I have been using both PCs and Macs for many years now, and have always made sure to run both spyware and virus protection programs on the PCs I use running XP.
On my macs, I have never thought about this and I have never had any kind of problems related to either of these.
I’m not trying to start a debate here, but this just seems to be how it is. Why are Apple computers not plagued by this? Is Vista helping the problem?
Apple to patch PDF vulnerability in iOS
July 10, 2011
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Apple to patch PDF vulnerability in iOS
Apple said it will issue a patch that will close a PDF hole in iOS . Though this security hole is well known by iOS owners, it made headlines recently when the German government issued a malware warning about this “critical weakness” in Apple’s iOS operating system. As it has done in the past with other security issues, Apple will release an update in the coming weeks to close this hole. Those …
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Apple fights fake anti-virus software vendors
June 2, 2011
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Apple fights fake anti-virus software vendors
BOSTON (Reuters) – Apple Inc is fighting what security experts say may be the most pernicious types of computer virus to ever target its line of Mac computers. The company has issued a security advisory warning to customers about a recent scam that infects Macs with malicious software that wrongly tells them their computer is infected with a virus. The ultimate goal is to get credit card numbers …
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Apple warns AppleCare team off fixing Mac malware
May 23, 2011
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Apple warns AppleCare team off fixing Mac malware
Apple has reportedly advised its AppleCare staff not to assist Mac users in removing malware, while the company conducts an investigation into the “Mac Defender” and “Mac Security” trojans. According to a leaked internal memo, acquired by ZDNet, support staff should only advise Mac owners not to install the malicious apps, and – if they [...]
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