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    Serious flaws in Mac OS X and QuickTime software could put Macintosh and Windows systems at risk of cyberattack, Apple Computer has warned.

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    A serious flaw in Mac OS X could be a conduit for attackers to install malicious code on computers running the Apple Computer software, experts warned on Tuesday.

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    Apple Computer issued on Tuesday updates for its Mac OS X operating system to fix 26 security flaws.

  • OS X flaw may leave Macs open to virus attacks

    Apple Computer was investigating a reported security flaw Friday in its OS X operating system that could allow vandals to trick Macs into opening dangerous files, such as Trojan horses and viruses.

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    A bug in widely-used communications software could let attackers gain control of computers and authentication systems.

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    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.

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    A bug in widely-used communications software could let attackers gain control of computers and authentication systems.

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    Learn about the dangers from a series of newly discovered serious vulnerabilities in the Kerberos authentication software.

  • Squashing bugs with an Apple fix a day

    Open-source developer Landon Fuller explains why he is devoting his time to patching flaws found by the Month of Apple Bugs.

  • Image flaw pierces PC security

    Six vulnerabilities in an open-source image format could allow intruders to compromise computers running Linux and may allow attacks against Windows PCs as well as Macs running OS X.

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

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