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  • Apple security talk cancelled

    Just days before the annual Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, a talk on Apple's FileVault encryption system has been abruptly cancelled by its presenter.

  • Apple more secure than Windows NT?

    With exploit code for an OS X vulnerability released last week and a compromised Australian university Mac server caught hosting malware in August, it may be time Apple admitted its platform is no more secure than any other.

  • Apple Mac less secure than Windows in 2007?

    During 2007, Apple has patched more than ten times the number of critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X compared to the number patched in Microsoft Windows.

  • Apple issues a security update for Quicktime

    Apple today released a security update for Quicktime 7.1.6, removing a vulnerability used by a security researcher in April to win US$10,000 and a new Macbook at CanSecWest 2007.

  • Apple will plug iPhone security hole

    Apple plans to release a fix next month for a security hole that enables someone to access data on a password-protected iPhone, according to a report.

Blogs (26)

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

    A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Don't you dare Touch my new iPod

    Is Apple keeping the iPod Touch and iPhone platform closed to third party developers to protect its impressive record on security?

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    CTO of antivirus firm prefers Mac, Unix

    The CTO of the third biggest antivirus firm revealed to me this week that an Apple Powerbook loaded with Unix is his "platform of choice".

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    Have you upgraded to Snow Leopard?

    In this week's episode of Patch Monday, we discuss the experiences, problems and security issues associated with Snow Leopard after a week of usage.

  • Confessions of a naked Mac user

    I caved in. I had all intentions of pre-emptively spending my $900 government handout on a $700 HP netbook this weekend. But I was pwned by a shiny little MacBook in about the time it took white hat Charlie Miller to hack its upscale brother, the MacBook Air.

Features and Case Studies (139)

  • Photos: Running Apple's Safari securely

    Despite Apple's public claim that its engineers "designed Safari to be secure from day one," researchers have already found several dangerous flaws. Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.

  • Apple breaks silence on security

    Bud Tribble, a key engineer behind Mac OS X, explains that the security flap around Apple is more hysteria than reality.

  • Security showdown: iPhone vs Google Android

    Google's recent announcement of Android has sparked a debate over whether the mobile Linux platform will prove more secure than Apple's proprietary iPhone.

  • The secure Mac: myth or legend?

    Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

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Reviews (184)

  • Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod friendly

    Microsoft released several patches for Windows Vista on Tuesday, including one designed to put the iPod and the new operating system back on speaking terms.

  • Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • Apple Time Capsule (2009)

    Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.

  • Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (2009)

    The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking and works well for their homes. Savvy and Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their money.

  • Apple updates Mac OS to squash bugs

    Apple Computer on Tuesday in the US released an update for its Mac OS X that repairs several security flaws and includes feature updates.

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