Browse tag: security

Browse tag: security

Apple's Schiller talks App Store, approval process
In an interview with BusinessWeek, Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses the App Store, its controversy-laden approval process, and what it's doing to improve matters.
Third iPhone worm targets jailbroken iPhones in Europe, Australia
Another iPhone worm is targeting jailbroken iPhones throughout Europe and elsewhere. Like its predecessors, it takes advantage of default passwords.
Google's Chrome OS stands to make waves
Google's Chrome OS may be a year away from shipping, but the potent mixture of one of tech's most prominent companies and the mostly stagnant OS market is worth watching.
Agile Web Solutions releases 1Password 3
After two private betas and a public beta, the well-received Mac OS X password manager 1Password 3 has been officially released.
SSL flaw could have been used to hack Twitter
A researcher has shown how to hack Twitter using a previously disclosed bug in SSL.
Storm8 says phone-number lawsuit lacks merit
The company claims legacy code meant to identify iPhones mistakenly used phone numbers instead of device codes.
A practical approach to protecting trade secrets
When you think about security, you probably think about computer viruses and worms. But what about your trade secrets? Here how your company's IT department and lawyers can work together.
Flash flaw puts most sites, users at risk, say researchers
Hackers can exploit a flaw in Adobe's Flash to compromise nearly every Web site that allows users to upload content, including Google's Gmail, then launch ilent attacks on visitors to those sites, according to security researchers.
Undercover 1.5 ousts iPhone thieves with push notifications
Orbicule's Undercover 1.5 for iPhone introduces clever push notifications to the iPhone tracking app, specifically made to fool a thief into exposing his whereabouts.
Google's free airport Wi-Fi: Five ways to protect yourself
Planning on taking advantage of free Wi-Fi at the airport during your holiday travels? Make sure you follow these tips for securing your wireless computing.
Apple releases Safari 4.0.4 update
The latest version of Safari addresses speed and stability issues. And, of course, requires a reboot.
Secure your jailbroken iPhone with a password change
A couple of vulnerabilities pray on jailbroken iPhones that use the same default password. Here's how to change that password to avoid getting bitten.
Data-stealing hack targets jailbroken iPhones
Jailbroken iPhone users who have not changed their default root password may be at risk from a hack that can steal their data.
Apple releases Security Update 2009-006 for Leopard
On Monday, Apple released a security update for users of OS X 10.5.8 and OS X Server 10.5.8.
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.2 on Monday, including a number of enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
First iPhone worm spreads Rick Astley wallpaper
The iPhone's first worm is spreading, but it only affects certain jailbroken iPhones.
Kaspersky Lab releases antivirus app
OK, so Mac malware is virtually nonexistent. But Kaspersky Lab says Macs can still transmit viruses to PCs, and its new product can help prevent that.
Vendors scrambling to fix bug in Net's security
Vendors are now scrambling to patch a critical flaw in the SSL protocol.
RemoteSight turns an iSight into CCTV
Ben Software's new RemoteSight can turns an iSight—or other video input source—into a video-monitoring system for your home.
New Mac 'game' plays Russian roulette with your files
An artist tries to get gamers to think about their actions by creating an arcade-style game for the Mac that purposely deletes files from your hard drive as you score points.
Cable modem hacker busted by feds
An expert on cable modem hacking has been arrested by federal authorities on computer intrusion charges.
iPhone goes on sale in China
The iPhone went on sale in mainland China this past weekend, marking the first time the device has been officially available in the majority of the world's most populous country.
1Password 3 beta now open to all
1Password 3, the latest version of Agile Web Solutions's password storage utility for Safari, is now available in beta mode for all interested parties.
DoorStop X security suite ready for Snow Leopard
In addition to adding Snow Leopard compatibility to the suite's firewall and the firewall advisor, DoorStop X 2.3 also includes a new read-only mode in the firewall for non-admin users while the Who's There? Firewall Advisor offers an improved geo-location service.
Botnets contributing more than ever to click fraud
A company that tracks click fraud says more traffic than ever is coming from botnets.
With botnets everywhere, DDoS attacks get cheaper
Security researchers say the cost of DDoS attacks and other criminal services is dropping.
To boost security, Mozilla launches plugin checker
Mozilla has gone live with a Web page that tests to see if 17 popular Firefox plugins are up-to-date.
Report: New iPhone 3GS may be jailbreak-proof
The cat-and-mouse game between Apple and a cadre of hackers continues as Apple is reportedly now shipping iPhone 3GS units that are jailbreak-proof.
McAfee security offering targets networks with Macs
Aimed at everything from small- and medium-sized businesses to enterprises, McAfee Endpoint Protection for Mac includes protection against malware and spyware, as well as a firewall.
Google to send detailed information about hacked Web sites
Google will send Webmasters snippets of malicious code its scanners find in the hopes the Web sites can be cleaned up faster.