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Après les aveux de Facebook, c'est Apple qui indique avoir fait l'objet d'une cyberattaque par les mêmes hackers. 
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On Tuesday morning Apple revealed that some of its computers had been infiltrated, perhaps by the same Chinese hackers who had also attacked Facebook, in what Reuters described as the "widest known cyber attacks targeting Apple computers used by...
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Needless to say, if you own a Mac computer, you should probably go download that update right about now.
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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. <===
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February 19, 2013 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. <===
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A targeted Mac malware attack strikes a minority group in China, exploiting an old Microsoft Word vulnerability.
Although many Mac users might clutch onto the hope that their operating system will ask for an administrator's username and password before installing any software, you won't see any such message pop-up with an attack like this as it is a userland Trojan and you will not be prompted for administrator credentials.
Once again, Mac users need to remember to not be complacent about the security of their computers. Although there is much less malware for Mac than there is for Windows, that is going to be no compensation if you happen to be targeted by an attack like this.
Mac users, just like Windows users, need to pay attention to the latest security patches and ensure that their software is kept properly up-to-date. If you're not already doing so, run anti-virus software on your Macs.
If you're a home user, there really is no excuse at all as we offer a free anti-virus for Mac consumers.
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===> If you're a home user, there really is no excuse at all as we offer a free anti-virus for Mac consumers. <===
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NEW YORK (AP) — Some Mac users were taken by surprise Thursday as their computers stopped running programs written using the Java programming language after Apple blocked Java due to security problems.
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For over a decade, Apple has pushed OS X as the better, more secure alternative to Windows -- but are underlying problems rotting the OS's usefulness for professional applications?
OS X = Stability, security, and peace of mind. That’s been a central tenet of Apple’s marketing philosophy since it launched OS X. In the early 2000s, Apple focused on OS X’s roots in Unix and BSD as well as the lack of malware. Today, following some high-profile malware attacks, the company’s verbiage focuses on Time Machine and application sandboxing. The features and sales pitch may have changed, but the argument hasn’t. Apple presents its operating system and software as the best possible solution whether you’re a kid or a Mac Pro-wielding power user.
The actual quality of the OS that backed up those claims, however, may be slipping. Arecent article from Lloyd Chambers, a professional software engineer and Mac user for the better part of three decades, argues that there are significant number of low level problems with OS X that are undermining its reputation for quality and reliability in high-end work environments.
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Apple's automated system is allowing for a fast response to malware threats.
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And where are we going with OS X security in 2013?
2012 was an "exciting" year for OS X security—at least if you're a security expert or researcher. There were plenty of events to keep people on their toes. Although Apple took some egg on the face for some of them, overall, the company came out ahead when it came down to keeping users safe.
At least that's the opinion of some security researchers who followed OS X developments throughout the year.
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European Schoolnet (host organisation of Insafe), together with Liberty Global, has today launched an animation aimed at educating parents on children's safety online: The Digital Universe of Your Children. View it here…
Gust MEES's insight: InSafe is although a good resource since years, use it! BUT InternetSafety ALONE isn't enough, basics of Cyber-Security must ALSO be learned and taught! None of them ONLY ALONE, both together are a MUST in 21st Century! Check out also my FREE courses: - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/ - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/ - http://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/why-ict-security-why-the-need-to-secure-a-computer/ =============> BE AWARE OF THE MALWARE <============
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InSafe is although a good resource since years, use it! BUT InternetSafety ALONE isn't enough, basics of Cyber-Security must ALSO be learned and taught! None of them ONLY ALONE, both together are a MUST in 21st Century!
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===> BE AWARE OF THE MALWARE <===
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Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web informs users about a new Trojan for Mac OS X dubbed Trojan.SMSSend.3666.
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Sophos' Andrew Ludgate talks about the importance of education on Mac malware, and what Mac users can do to ensure their security. Get more on Mac malware an...
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Mac malware has been found on a website related to the Dalai Lama, capable of allowing hackers to steal files and spy on keystrokes.
If your Mac is infected by OSX/Bckdr-RNW, remote hackers will be able to steal information from your computer and capture any keypresses you make. The attack was presumably designed to infect computers visiting the Dalai Lama-related website, which - one would imagine - would belong to sympathisers with the exiled Tibetan government.
===> Running a Mac without anti-virus software is a little like running naked through a field of thistles. Sooner or later, something bad is going to happen. <===
Read more, a MUST: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/12/03/dockster-mac-malware-dalai-lama/
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Reports suggest that both Facebook and Apple employees—and likely others, including Twitter—visited an infected Web site laden with malware, which exploited a vulnerability in Java. Now the cause has been identified, here's what you can do.
The root cause is reportedly one iPhone development Web site that became infected with malware, which was then able to dump its malicious payload on vulnerable machines. If those infected machines were connected then to a corporate network, that network will likely have been infected.
===> It's absolutely vital that you do not visit this site in any way, shape or form as it may still contain active malware that could lead to infection. <===
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February 19, 2013 8:04 PM
The root cause is reportedly one iPhone development Web site that became infected with malware, which was then able to dump its malicious payload on vulnerable machines. If those infected machines were connected then to a corporate network, that network will likely have been infected. ===> It's absolutely vital that you do not visit this site in any way, shape or form as it may still contain active malware that could lead to infection. <===
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On Friday, Facebook announced that a number of employee laptops were infected with malware after workers visited a mobile developer website that had been hijacked.
===> On Tuesday February 19, 2013, Apple said it was hit with a similar attack. <===
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February 19, 2013 6:37 PM
===> On Tuesday February 19, 2013, Apple said it was hit with a similar attack. <===
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A flaw in the security of iOS 6.1 that allows anyone to unlock a handset and access personal data on a device has been acknowledged by Apple.
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The good news is that the steps are many and unlikely to be executed by random attackers. The bad news is that this trick has been shared all over the Internet.
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January 30, 2013 4:34 PM
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ActuSécu n°31 : R2D2, Cybercriminalité et pharmacies fictives - Avril 2012
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AdaptiveMobile today sheds light on the extent of a new global SMS spam threat. According to Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) which examines mobile security threats from around the world, consumers should to be on the lookout for fraudulent spam texts informing them they have won a free Apple product such an iPad, iPhone or MacBook.
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L’iOS a connu un nouveau problème, la nuit du réveillon. Cette fois-ci, c’est la fonction «Ne pas déranger» qui n’en fait qu à sa tête.
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Apple users who think they're immune to malware and other bugs need to pay attention: A new Trojan is infecting Apple computers in order to obtain victims' phone numbers and rob them via unexpected premium SMS charges.
The Trojan, which masks itself as downloadable software, presents victims with a legitimate-looking installation wizard that asks for their phone number in order to verify or authenticate the install. Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/macs-hit-new-wave-money-stealing-malware-1C7563684
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December 13, 2012 2:52 PM
Nobody is perfect! "Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= #Mac + #Apple users ===> SO DO SO + get protected ;) #Learning basics of #Cybersecurity
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A screenshot of the fraudulent installer asking for a Mac user's phone number.
Time for Apple users to heed a lesson Windows users have long learned the hard way: Don’t hand out your cell phone number to untrusted applications downloaded from the Web. On Tuesday, Russian antivirus firm Doctor Web reported the appearance of a new strain of Mac-focused malware that queries users for their cellphone number when they try to install a piece of legitimate software. If the user enters a phone number, he or she receives a text message asking for a reply with a registration code. Responding implicitly signs up the user for a series of recurring mobile charges to their carrier’s account. Read more, a MUST: http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/12/12/new-mac-malware-scams-users-into-signing-up-for-cellphone-charges/?utm_campaign=techtwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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"Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= + with ALL the malware around YOU should do so + get protection as well as #ProactiveThinking ;)
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December 12, 2012 7:06 PM
"Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= + with ALL the malware around YOU should do so + get protection as well as #ProactiveThinking ;)
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Attackers have expanded their attacks beyond the Windows platform to include Mac OS X and Android. 27 Percent of All Cybercrime Linked to the ‘Blackhole’ Exploit Kit, Sophos said.
Even though the overall market share for Mac OS X remains small compared to other platforms, the number of Mac threats are growing as more users switch. Flashback, the malware that reportedly infected hundreds of thousands of Apple systems in April was the largest mass attack this year, but it's not the only Mac malware out there. In a typical week, SophosLabs detects 4,900 pieces of OS X malware on Mac computers.
===> In a snapshot of Mac malware detected over a one-week period in August, SophosLab detected various variants of fake antivirus, codecs and Flash player. <===
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Read about the latest cyber security trends in the Sophos Security Threat Report 2013.
Most malware developers have found it more profitable to attack Windows than to learn new skills needed to target the smaller OS X user community.
===> But Macs are finding a new home in thousands of businesses and government agencies, and malware authors are paying attention. <===
===> Even more Macs are arriving unofficially through bring your own device arrangements, where they are often an executive’s device of choice for accessing web or cloud applications. <===
===> Growing Mac usage means many IT organizations must objectively assess, mitigate, and anticipate Mac-related malware threats for the first time. And the risks are clearly increasing! <===
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