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08.31.2001 News:
Security Alert America Online Instant Messenger (AIM) users are finding their messaging services interrupted due to a hackers hijacking their accounts. The hack can effect all AIM subscribers that have the username of 10 characters or less. The password will be changed leaving the account holder helpless. When the attacker hijacks a user account they have full access.... Read more about this security issue and the AIMThief

08.29.2001 News:
Mac OS X Firewall Security: Shareware Method article will inform you how to keep Mac OS X secure with shareware firewall utilities. From talking to many people who run Mac OS X, they say that they will configure the built in firewall by command line, after confronting them a week later they say they meant to but didn't have the time to sit down and learn it. Check out this paper as it will help you decide how you want to handle Firewall security with shareware methods.

08.28.2001 News:
A new enhanced version of the shareware key logging application Monitorer has been released. At version 2.0 you may now utilize the screen capturing options. If you are looking for a program to keep track of what you type and are using Mac OS 9+ this is the right program for you.

Startup Security 1.1 - Open Firmware Password configuration utility new features include, disable shift key during startup, bug fixes and now more Mac OS 9 support and features. (learn more about open firmware password protection and read more about Startup Security 1.1

08.27.2001 News:
Shift Key Suite 1.0.6 (shareware) will give you the ability to disable the shift key during startup. Many people utilize security programs which can be bypassed by holding down the shift key to disable extensions, this program will stop users from being able to do so. Read more about SKS - Shift Key Suite

08.21.2001 News:
Startup Security 1.0 is a application for Mac OS 9 and OS X to configure the Open Firmware Password protection. If you are looking to add a little more security to your Mac yet you don't like the command line then this Graphical User Interfaced Application is for you. Try Startup Security today!

IPNetSentry 1.1.5 has been released. This new version of the Firewall software adds better logging functionality. If you have not checked out this shareware software yet and are looking for a solution for firewall functionality without barricading yourself in try IPNetSentry.

08.20.2001 News:
Security Alert! - FileGuard has a weakness in its authentication scheme which allowed one Mac programming group to create a file to display the information of the user names and passwords stored. If run by a user on the computer they could obtain all the users passwords including the administrators password and have full administrative privileges. Read about this security issues and what you can do to prevent it.

08.15.2001 News:
Security Alert! - Open Firmware can be used to set passwords equivalent to BIOS passwords on a Macintosh to help keep the Macintosh secure. Do not feel that secure if you have the password set because there is a way around this protection method. We are not talking about switching out the RAM and zapping the PRAM. The method used is software based a application called FWSucker; It will extract the password stored and display it in plain text. Read more about this security issue and how to keep your Macs secure.

Macintosh Security Store opened its doors this morning offering Mac users a different selection of Macintosh Security Goods including Books, CDs, and T-Shirts all shipped from our location with a all new design.

08.10.2001 News:
FileGuard 4.0 is out and is now owned by Intego, read about the new advancements and what is going to happen with the software. If you are looking for a desktop security solution for single users to multiple user environment then this might be your fix. Read about FileGuard and see how we ranked this software

MacAnalysis 2.0b6 allows you to perform security audits against your network from your Mac using the classic interface. Scan your system for open security holes and fix them before the hackers get to your network. This is the most complete security auditing kit for the Macintosh we give it a five lock rating. Read more and download MacAnalysis

xnu a patch for Mac OS X have been created by Peter Bartoli, to enable your Mac (Mac OS X/ Darwin) to spoof MAC addresses - this feature may be used in programs such as ettercap and Nemesis

Trying to install ettercap but you are recieving the message that ncurses isn't installed? Revisit the ettercap page for a download of ncurses for Mac OS X.

08.06.2001 News:
Update 08.15.2001 -Mac OS X Firewalk 1.3.6 has been released, fixing a bug that prevented the dockling from listing rule sets. To learn more about this firewall tool for the Mac OS X read more.

08.02.2001 News:
Ettercap has just been ported to Mac OS X, this is the perfect network monitoring tool for all system administrators and hardcore computer users. This tool will let you sniff the network and analyze/log network packets. This is a full suite with many additional features such as plugin support, packet filtering, and SSH1 login capture. Download ettercap and learn more.

07.31.2001 News:
ForgotIt 1.3 the password keeper program is now out for Mac OS X along with updates in the classic versions. If you are looking for a place to store passwords and pins (ie: serial numbers) then try this blowfish encrypted password saver.

Firewalk 1.3.4 has been released, this is a Mac OS X firewall configuration tool with many features to keep your mac a little safer from the outsiders.

07.30.2001 News:
ALERT! - Subseven Macintosh edition (Sub7Me) server has been released. Subseven is a popular windows based trojan (remote administration tool) which has gained much attention amongst hackers and home users alike. Read about the uses and features of this program here and what to watch out for.

07.26.2001 News:
Apple has released Web Sharing Update 1.0 which offers security improvements to Apache (support for the case-insensitive Mac OS Extended file system -HFS+) and the latest version of OpenSSH

07.25.2001 News:
Intego just released FileGuard 4.0. Please send us all your comments about this product and your prior uses, we are compiling the review of this program with user comments. This is a 59.00 product and has been used by over a million people.

07.24.2001 News:
Monitorer is the newest addition to the security world offering Macintosh users a way to capture and log keystrokes. This extension hides in the background logging everything the user types, from term papers to confidential data. Monitorer is ideal for the computer user who types term papers for school and want to have a backup of the data stored incase the computer crashes before he/she saves. Read about Monitorer and what is has to offer in our Keystroke Library

07.18.2001 News:
DEF CON 9 - Macintosh Security speech was given for the third year by Freaky of FMA. The speech enlightened the crowd about Mac OS X and the security it offered and failed at achieving. Learn what was talked about and see what you missed out on. Read more about DEF CON 9

07.09.2001 News:
The Apple Security Resources page has been updated with the most current TILs, and other FAQs, TXTs, and Documents published by Apple.com. No more searching through Apples constant changing website for information that once was there. This is your one stop resource to all of the Apple security resources published on their website.

07.06.2001 News:
Library Security - Sams Publishing's Maximum Security 3rd Edition just released, this book is highly recommended for everyone starting from beginners to experts. The book covers all aspects of computer security, from windows, nt, and of course Macintosh! Learn more about computer security and ways to keep your system secure. The chapter on Macintosh security was revised by Nicholas (aka Freaky) of SecureMac.com and Freaks Mac Archives.
Read more about the book and order online.

Mac OS X SSH Helper is a program to help you manage your Mac OS X OpenSSH keys and data files. With this simple GUI app you can easily keep track of all your keys without going into the command-line interface. Learn more and download Mac OS X SSH Helper

The Mac OS X data extraction utility "nidump" has caused some security concerns, with one simple command any user can obtain the passwd file hash and run a brute-force crack on it to retrieve all user account passwords including root account. Learn more about nidump's security concerns and how to fix the problem.

07.05.2001 News:
The original GUI program to configure the built in Mac OS X firewall has a new version of the software title out - BrickHouse 1.1b5. Don't understand the command line configuration of the built in firewall yet? Then this is the perfect program for you.

Get the latest Virus software and virus definitions located on the left menu bar. July definitions are out and it will protect you from the AppleScript virus - Mac.Simpsons@MM

Mac OS X Secure FTP Wrapper will introduce you to a new method of FTP - Secure FTP. This wrapper has a easy installation wizard, within minutes you will enable secureftp on your Mac OS X computer allowing sftp clients to connect on a secure node rather than plain text transfers.

07.02.2001 News:
Are you going to be in the Las Vegas, Nevada area July 13th? If so then you are in for a treat. We will be giving a Macintosh / Mac OS X Security speech at this years annual hacker convention - Defcon 9. Speech starts at 10.00am, to learn more about this convention and what it offers read the Press Release

IPNetSentry has been updated to add more firewall functionality to your Macintosh. Not running firewall software, then this is a must - Download shareware version and secure yourself.

SSHAdmin is a utility for Mac OS X to enable and configure the Secure Shell Daemon. SSH is a secure alternative to the telnet protocol.

LockOut 3.1.1 is a desktop security utility for Mac OS 8, 9, and now Mac OS X. Tired of people sitting down at your computer while you step away to use the restroom or get a drink, lock the computer. Learn more about LockOut

Mac OS X 10.0.4 was released a few days back, some of the updates include the sudo and OpenSSH upgrade.

06.27.2001 News:
Welcome back to SecureMac.com, we are truly sorry for the downtime as we ran into some problems with our hosting providers. We are now in a different facility and have been assured superb performances. UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS since we have changed servers we have changed our file structures of the web format, please make note of new links as we are no longer utilizing Cold Fusion. All .cfm files should now end in .php .. Thank you to everyone who e-mailed us about hosting opportunities, although we may not have answered all of your e-mails be assured we read everyone and thank you for the support.
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06.27.2001 News:
Updated! Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-028 (issued 5.23.2k1) explains how Macintosh/PC users who own certain version of Word are vulnerable to Macro attacks when a RTF file has a link to a template file which is unchecked for macros when opened directly from the RTF document! Read More and the Security Bulletin and update to newest version to fix flaw

05.22.2001 News:
MacAnalysis has a new improved version of its Security Auditing Suite for the Macintosh (2.0b4) with many new features including new vulnerability database, bug fixes, additions, and more time to evaluate the software and your network this is the best auditing toolkit for the MacOS. Download and Evaluate MacAnalysis 2.0b4

05.15.2001 News:
Apples latest Open Firmware has the ability to add password protection functionality, by enabling the Open Firmware Password Protection settings it would be the equivelent to the PC's BIOS password setting. Apple went above and beyond the Open Firmware 1275 specification and added a progressive delay technique to discourage brute force hacking of the Open Firmware password. Read about setting up and enabling Open Firmwares Password Protection