Computer Security
39 flaws are fixed by Apple
By Gina on May 14, 2012 | Computer Security
Apple released OS X Lion 10.7.4 in order to fix 35 security holes as well as 4 vulnerabilities in the Safari web browser. The problem with Time Machine in OS X Lion is fixed with the new update. These flaws could enable a remote attacker to access a user's backup credentials. An issue is solved with Directory Service which could allow exposing sensitive data by the attacker. Read more.
Apple fixes Java flaw (April 2012)
By Gina on April 4, 2012 | Computer Security
After six weeks of waiting Apple releases an update for Java hole that enabled attackers to infect Mac users. Apple has shipped a new version of Java for OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion).The latest patch comes quickly, considering the circumstances, that this is a first case of drive-by exploitation that was provided for OS X. Today's release updates Java to version 6 update 31. It's worth noticing that Java is no longer provided with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Read more.
Google releases Chrome 17 update
By Gina on March 22, 2012 | Computer Security
Recently, Google shipped version 17.0.963.83 of Chrome web browser. The latest version fixes issues with Flash games and patches several security flaws. The Stable channel update fixes nine holes including 6 of them stated as "high severity". Read more.
More patches for Flash Player (March 2012)
By Gina on March 6, 2012 | Computer Security
Adobe released more patches for critical flaws in Flash Player. This fix is shipped less than a month. One of vulnerabilities is a memory corruption vulnerability in Matrix3D (an Adobe ActionScript class that determines the position of three-dimensional objects in Flash) and another one is an integer errors that could lead to information exposure. Read more.
Enterprises do not trust cloud computing, claims study
By Bryan on February 27, 2012 | Computer Security
It seems, that over 75% of companies do not utilize the full potential of cloud computing and mobile applications due to the concerns of data loss, claims the Forrester study. Let's see what cloud computing is and what were the details of the study. Some of you may use the benefits of cloud computing, but not even know what it is. Here is short tutorial from Microsoft on cloud computing services. Read more.
