Apple plugs Mac OS security gaps
Apr 19, 2007, 10:12 pm
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Apple plugs Mac OS security gaps
From zdnet.com:
While the Mac OS is more secure than Windows because of its UNIX foundation and also less of a target because of its lower market share, it is neither invulnerable nor totally off the bad guys' radar. Security Update 2007-004, which is available in PowerPC, Intel and universal versions, applies only to Mac OS 10.4. I'd suggest that anyone on this version update to 10.4.9 (required, free) if not already there, and then install it.
Apple on Thursday issued a security update for Mac OS X that addresses 25 security flaws in the operating system software.
The security update affects various parts of the operating system, including some third-party components such as the Kerberos authentication technology. The most serious of the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain complete control over an unpatched Mac, Apple said in a security advisory.
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While several of the vulnerabilities repaired by Apple's updates were previously known, it doesn't appear that any attacks exploiting the flaws actually occurred...
The security update affects various parts of the operating system, including some third-party components such as the Kerberos authentication technology. The most serious of the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain complete control over an unpatched Mac, Apple said in a security advisory.
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While several of the vulnerabilities repaired by Apple's updates were previously known, it doesn't appear that any attacks exploiting the flaws actually occurred...
Apr 19, 2007, 11:06 pm
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Long time apple user here....Mac OS is certainly less prone to the security breaches that plague the other side but I usually don't 'immediately' upgrade and install updates.
Instead, I subscribe to macfixit and they'll usually issue comments as well as share experiences of those who are early adopters (ones that immediately update)....once in a while, it's better to wait. There have been instances where update caused more problems than it solved.
Instead, I subscribe to macfixit and they'll usually issue comments as well as share experiences of those who are early adopters (ones that immediately update)....once in a while, it's better to wait. There have been instances where update caused more problems than it solved.
Apr 20, 2007, 5:13 am
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While the Mac OS is more secure than Windows because of its UNIX foundation and also less of a target because of its lower market share, it is neither invulnerable nor totally off the bad guys' radar. Security Update 2007-004, which is available in PowerPC, Intel and universal versions, applies only to Mac OS 10.4. I'd suggest that anyone on this version update to 10.4.9 (required, free) if not already there, and then install it.
Thanks for a heads up. downloading and installing right now.
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Apr 20, 2007, 6:46 am
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I agree, though a Mac user, I know there are poeple out there writting for Mac that want to harm us, no big deal, Win just has more users and more people trying to do harm.