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Apple's own Macs bitten by Java-based malware attack

Apple's own Macs bitten by Java-based malware attack | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From nakedsecurity.sophos.com - February 19, 3:56 PM
Apple released a statement today acknowledging that they were victims of the same attackers that Facebook talked about last week. A zero-day Java vulnerability infected Apple Mac developers through...

 

According to Reuters, "Apple Inc. was recently attacked by hackers who infected the Macintosh computers of some employees".

 

More specifically Apple engineers had their Mac OS X laptops infected by the same zero-day Java vulnerability that infected Facebook last month.

 

In a statement Apple made to The Loop an Apple spokesperson said “The malware was employed in an attack against Apple and other companies, and was spread through a website for software developers.

 

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What should you do as a result of this? If you are a Mac user you should be sure to keep your computer patched. Apple stated they will be releasing a Java malware removal tool this afternoon to respond to this attack.

 

It is also a good idea to run an up to date anti-virus to detect any future attacks and to disable Java in the browser if you don't require it for day to day web surfing.

 

===> To be fair, that advice applies to all computer users whether they prefer Windows, OS X or Linux. Many times staying safe isn't convenient, but it is an investment that pays off in the long run. <===

 

Check also:

 

- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

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Gust MEES's curator insight, February 19, 3:52 PM

What should you do as a result of this? If you are a Mac user you should be sure to keep your computer patched. Apple stated they will be releasing a Java malware removal tool this afternoon to respond to this attack.

 

It is also a good idea to run an up to date anti-virus to detect any future attacks and to disable Java in the browser if you don't require it for day to day web surfing.

 

===> To be fair, that advice applies to all computer users whether they prefer Windows, OS X or Linux. Many times staying safe isn't convenient, but it is an investment that pays off in the long run. <===

 

Check also:

 

 

- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

 
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8 Password Manager Options for Mac and iOS

8 Password Manager Options for Mac and iOS | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.intego.com - May 7, 4:09 PM
Passwords are like undergarments: it’s good to keep them hidden, and you should change them often. Likewise, if someone sees your password it may leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable. As we ...
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Passwords

 

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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Passwords

 
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It is always a good idea to have good passwords. 1Password is my favourite password manager.
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Apple's iOS and Android are new favorite malware victims

Apple's iOS and Android are new favorite malware victims | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From news.cnet.com - September 6, 2012 8:04 AM
Cybercriminals are working on more complex schemes to wage attacks on PCs, laptops, and smartphones.

 

 

 

A new report shows that:

===> every single device that connects to the Internet is in danger. <===

 

Read this blog post by Dara Kerr on Security & Privacy:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57506159-83/apples-ios-and-android-are-new-favorite-malware-victims/

 

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Sicherheitslücke in iOS-SMS-System aufgedeckt

Sicherheitslücke in iOS-SMS-System aufgedeckt | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.pcwelt.de - August 20, 2012 11:28 AM
Eine Schwachstelle im Apple-Betriebssystem iOS könnte dazu führen, dass Kurznachrichten an die falsche Nummer geschickt werden.

 

Der Blogger Pod2g will Hinweise für eine Sicherheitslücke in iOS ausgemacht haben, die den Versand von SMS-Nachrichten auf dem iPhone betrifft. So wäre es möglich, Kurznachrichten im PDU-Format zu verfassen, deren Zieladresse sich über einen editierbaren Abschnitt namens PDU (Protocol Description Unit) ändern ließe. Antwortet der Nutzer auf eine solche SMS, dann könnte die Antwort nicht an den ehemaligen Absender, sondern an ein fremdes Smartphone geschickt werden.

 

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http://www.pcwelt.de/news/Apple-Sicherheitsluecke-in-iOS-SMS-System-aufgedeckt-6477693.html?r=661529125805606&amp;lid=191580

 

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Apple patches serious security holes in iOS devices

Apple patches serious security holes in iOS devices | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.zdnet.com - May 7, 2012 4:11 PM
The iOS 5.1.1 update fixes four separate vulnerabilities, including one that could be used to take complete control of an affected device.

 

Apple has shipped a high-priority iOS update to fix multiple security holes affecting the browser used on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices.

 

===> This patch is only available via iTunes. To check that the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad has been updated:

 

- Navigate to Settings


- Select General


- Select About. The version after applying this update will be “5.1.1″. <===

 

To apply as quick as possible, please!

 

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Cracks appear in face of Apple's iOS security

Cracks appear in face of Apple's iOS security | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.msnbc.msn.com - March 26, 2012 7:52 PM
Apple’s iOS mobile platform, like its desktop-and-notebook sibling Mac OS X, has garnered a reputation for strong security.

 

===> But as new holes in iOS's security crop up, this reputation may be exposed to less-than-friendly fire. <===

 

GM: NOBODY is perfect!

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iOS 6.1.3 security flaw allows passcode lock bypass... again [VIDEO]

iOS 6.1.3 security flaw allows passcode lock bypass... again [VIDEO] | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From nakedsecurity.sophos.com - March 21, 8:57 AM
iOS 6.1.3 has only just been released by Apple, and already a security hole has been followed - allowing anyone to bypass the passcode lock on iPhones, and access private data on the device.

Any...
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iOS 6.1.3 has only just been released by Apple, and already a security hole has been followed - allowing anyone to bypass the passcode lock on iPhones, and access private data on the device.

 

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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

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iOS 6.1.3 has only just been released by Apple, and already a security hole has been followed - allowing anyone to bypass the passcode lock on iPhones, and access private data on the device.


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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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FBI: Wir haben nicht geklaut

FBI: Wir haben nicht geklaut | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.tageblatt.lu - September 5, 2012 5:38 AM
Der Vorwurf des Hacker-Kollektivs Antisec gegen das FBI wiegt schwer: Auf einem FBI-Laptop habe man eine Datei mit Millionen Seriennummern von iOS-Geräten gefunden. Die Ermittlungsbehörde dementiert.

 

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All eyes on Apple with it set to take security public

All eyes on Apple with it set to take security public | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From www.csoonline.com - July 26, 2012 5:49 PM
In a first, Apple manager scheduled to take stage Thursday at Black Hat to discuss security technologies in iOS...

 

Beyond Flashback, research has shown that Macs are carrying malware unbeknownst to users. A security scan of 100,000 Macs found 3 percent infected with Mac-capable malware, according to anti-virus vendor Sophos. When Windows malware was included, one in five Macs were found to be harboring some type of malware.

 

While the Mac has been the primary target, hackers are taking notice of iOS. This month, Kaspersky Lab reported finding an iOS Trojan that uploaded a user's address book to a remote server. Spam messages with a URL to the application, called "Find and Call," were sent from the server to all the users' contacts.

 

For years hackers focused on Microsoft Windows PCs instead of Apple products, which had a fraction of the market share. Today,

 

===> Apple's success in selling the iPhone and iPad have made it the world's most valuable company and its products a potentially lucrative target for cybercriminals. <===

 

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http://www.csoonline.com/article/712227/all-eyes-on-apple-with-it-set-to-take-security-public?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter

 

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Facebook logins aren't being properly protected on iPhones, iPads and Android devices

Facebook logins aren't being properly protected on iPhones, iPads and Android devices | Apple, Mac, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
From nakedsecurity.sophos.com - April 5, 2012 9:05 AM
Facebook login credentials could be lifted from smartphones because the site is not encrypting the sensitive data on iOS and Android devices.
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