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Apple to discuss iOS security at 2012 Black Hat conference<vc><strong>For the first time ever, Apple will be presenting at the Black Hat security conference this week, highlighting key security technologies …
... stop the spread of the malware. As for the iOS platform ... platform, where malware is more commonly found. However, some malware has even ... -
Apple's iOS takes 'dramatic lead' over Android in enterprise apps<vc><strong>For developers, Android is becoming more of a consumer-oriented platform, while iOS has taken the lead in business, according to a new su…
... the iPad, regular reporting of malware on Android, and challenges in ... -
Apple comply with ASA request<p> In light of the FlashBack malware incident, Apple UK received a request from the Advertising Standards Authority to make changes to their "…
In light of the FlashBack malware incident, Apple UK received a? ... -
Oracle issues patch for latest Java security flaw<vc><strong>Oracle on Thursday released a patch for the Java 1.7 runtime, plugging a recently discovered security hole that allowed malware to take o…
... discovered security hole that allowed malware to take over any operating ... to researchers, the flaw allows malware to breach the security of ... install malware, including Trojans, onto the targeted system. Note that this malware ... -
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 and 2011 updated with security fixes, improvementsMicrosoft on Wednesday rolled out updates for the 2008 and 2011 versions of Office for Mac, bringing a security patch that protects against malware a…
... security patch that protects against malware as well as improvements to ... -
New Mac trojan found to exploit same Java weakness as 'Flashback'A new piece of malware that takes advantage of a well-documented Java vulnerability has been found on a website dedicated to the Dalai Lama, with the…
A new piece of malware that takes advantage of a ... : F-Secure Dubbed "Dockster," the malware was first found by antivirus ... -
Apple hires former Windows security hacker to strengthen OS XIt was discovered on Thursday that famed hacker and former Microsoft employee Kristin Paget is now working for Apple as a core operating system secur…
... safeguards amid recent Mac-directed malware attacks. New Apple hire Kristin ... , a piece of Mac-targeted malware similar to Flashback was found ... -
How do I remove coupon drop down?<p> Every time I start up safari then go to yahoo, I get some coupon drop down ad every time. Anyone know how I go about getting rid of this? P…
Every time I start up safari then go to yahoo, I get some coupon drop down ad every time. Anyone know how I go about getting rid of this? Pretty sure it is some kind of virus or malware. Thanks -
Zero-day flaw prompts Apple to block Java 7 from OS XApple has disabled the Java 7 plugin on Macs through its OS X anti-malware system, in order to protect users from a potentially serious security issu…
... through its OS X anti-malware system, in order to protect ... what was the most serious malware threat to the Mac, dubbed ... Java patches to remove the malware. -
Oracle's fix for zero-day Java flaw to be available 'shortly' [update: released]In response to the discovery of a Java 7 flaw that prompted Apple to disable the software in OS X, Oracle issued a statement saying it is currently w…
... through its OS X anti-malware system shortly after hearing of ... for the most widespread Mac malware ever when the "Flashback" trojan ... -
Oracle patches security issues with Java 7 Update 13One day after Apple blocked Java 7's latest update from running on OS X, Oracle on Friday released a new version reportedly addressing vulnerabilitie…
... through the OS X anti-malware system, requiring users to have ... -
Google Chrome giving malware warning in this forum<p> Has something changed this weekend, as far as scripts or ads go?</p> <p> </p> <p> All of a sudden, desktop Chrome keeps giving me warnin…
Has something changed this weekend, as far as scripts or ads go? All of a sudden, desktop Chrome keeps giving me warnings like this when I go into different forum sections, or post a message, or even read some threads. Edit: a lot of websites are ... -
Adobe releases Flash update to address new attacks on Mac and WindowsIn a security advisory published on Thursday, Adobe announced the immediate availability of a patch covering two newly discovered Flash vulnerabilit…
... Flash player vulnerabilities to install malware onto users' systems, reports ArsTechnica ... deploy Microsoft Word documents containing malware. For Mac users, the flaw ... -
Google asks journalists to tone down story of "massive" Google Play security flawAfter reporting that Google Play now distributes Android app buyers' location and contact information to developers, a journalist was contacted by th…
... of a security breach through malware becomes very high. Customers who ... -
Apple attacked by Chinese hackers, Mac software tool coming to protect consumersApple on Tuesday disclosed that it was hacked by the same group that targeted social networking site Facebook, and also announced that an incoming so…
... The Loop: "Apple has identified malware which infected a limited number ... plug-in for browsers. The malware was employed in an attack ... find the source of the malware." Apple is the latest in ... that was used to install malware on the company's systems ... -
After being hacked, Apple pushes out Java update to patch security holeJust hours after Apple announced that it too was victim to a wide-ranging malware attack, the company released a new version of Java for OS X to plug…
... victim to a wide-ranging malware attack, the company released a ... can be exploited to install malware onto an affected machine. According ... about the Apple breach, the malware deployment is thought to have ... -
Website responsible for Apple and Facebook breaches reportedly discoveredFollowing Apple's Tuesday announcement that it was hacked by the same group of attackers who compromised Facebook systems late last week, it now appe…
... website responsible for hosting the malware has been discovered. Editor's ... networks had been affected by malware installed maliciously through a Java ... -
Cyber attacks on Apple believed to stem from Eastern Europe, not ChinaWhile earlier reports suggested hackers who targeted Apple emanated from China, investigators now believe the criminals are instead based out of East…
... said. "Other evidence, including the malware used in the attack, also ... company revealed that the same malware was used against a ... find the source of the malware." The attacks are believed ... community website that was hosting malware. It's believed that the ... -
Samsung adds security layer to Android to gain enterprise credibilityIn response to lackluster interest in Google's Android platform by corporate enterprise and government users, Samsung has announced plans to shore up…
... ). This feature helps to contain malware and other security threats, so ... . Apart from the antivirus and malware containment software tools that exist ... -
Apple and Oracle issue patches for yet another Java zero-day exploitApple on Monday released an updated version of Java 6 to plug a hole that can lead to malicious software being installed on an affected user's Mac. …
... to use the XProtect anti-malware feature baked into OS X ... -
iOS apps leak more personal data than do Android apps - reportThe most popular free apps on Apple's iOS platform are sharing significantly more user data than the most popular apps on Google's Android platform, …
... more vulnerable to malware than iOS, but mobile malware affects only one ... -
Apple marketing chief uses rare Twitter post to take shot at Android security issuesApple marketing chief Phil Schiller made a rare appearance on Twitter on Thursday to ding the security situation on Google's Android mobile operating…
... families and variants of malware were discovered in the ... without their knowledge. One such malware, known as Eurograbber, took $ ... the rise in Android malware to the OS' increasing ... an increase in malware for the platform. Android malware now accounts ... -
iOS vulnerability uses 'mobileconfig' files to steal dataSecurity on Apple's iOS is notably tight, but an Israeli firm has pointed out that the profile system for iPads and iPhones could leave users open to…
... order to circumvent Apple's malware protections. Malicious apps are filtered ... -
Apple's Schiller: Samsung Galaxy S IV may 'ship with an OS that is nearly a year old'Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller took aim at Android in general and Samsung in particular, saying that the Galaxy S IV will ship with "an OS that …
... study showing a spike in malware on Google's mobile OS ... same study showed that iOS malware was at a comparatively small ... -
New 'Why iPhone' section of Apple's web site touts smartphone superiorityAfter years of all but avoiding any mention of its mobile competitors, Apple has launched a new site that highlights iPhone's advantages as a smartph…
... by Apple to guard against malware. Other mobile platforms have a ... -
New adware trojan targets Mac Web browsers, nets criminals moneyA newly discovered trojan has been found to target OS X Web browsers like Safari, Chrome and Firefox, inserting adware onto an affected computer to n…
... to discover the infamous Flashback malware in 2012, confirmed the existence ... -
Apple updates XProtect.plist to block YontooShortly after news emerged of a new adware trojan targeting OS X web browsers, Apple has updated its malware and adware detections list to block Yont…
... browsers, Apple has updated its malware and adware detections list to ... had updated its "XProtect" anti-malware system. XProtect.plist will now ... -
Citrix details Apple's iOS, iWork lead in enterprise adoptionA report by Citrix notes that Apple's iOS is not only the leading mobile platform globally, but is also experiencing the most growth in device enroll…
... representation. Android brings mobile malware to the enterprise Citrix ... "the increase in mobile malware that the industry saw ... that detail that "unique malware samples detected in reputation ... daily basis. However, mobile malware is almost entirely a ... -
US DEA upset it can't break Apple's iMessage encryptionOfficials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly frustrated that they cannot crack Apple's iMessage encryption to listen in on …
... to users last year regarding malware that targets Android devices. iMessages ... -
Editorial: Apple's market disruption savvy is bad news for AndroidThere's more than one way to disrupt a market's status quo, and all forms of disruption aren't equally valuable, as indicated by the value created by…
... cornered the market on is malware. Google's platform hosts 97 ... discovered signatures of circulating mobile malware, according to McAfee. Google's ... signatures of circulating mobile malware. Outside of malware, the edge in market ...