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Keys Off Security

Keys Off Security

Keys Off is now at version 1.3.2, now fully compatible with MacOS 9 and includes version 1.5 of the BlackWatch screen saver. Information Blue Globe Software has been producing high quality shareware since 1991, and they expect to continue this trend for a long time…

November 11, 2002 • 3 min read
SoftwareUpdate DNS Spoof, Poisoning Exploit

SoftwareUpdate DNS Spoof, Poisoning Exploit

Resolution The issue described below was addressed and take resolved by Apple July 12th 2002 by adding checksums to downloads. Update to current version of Mac OS X via the software updates or visit AppleCare Document 75304 Information Anonymous writes “I have recently been forwarded…

July 6, 2002 • 2 min read
Mac OS X Security Guide v.1 by Chevell – SecureMac

Mac OS X Security Guide v.1 by Chevell – SecureMac

MAC OS X Security to the general Macintosh user has never been much of an issue. Turn it on, use it, turn it off when you’re done. And even if you’ve got a DSL or other dedicated line, warnings related to hack attempts on open…

June 5, 2002 • 7 min read
Cisco VPN UNIX Mac OS X Client Security Issue

Cisco VPN UNIX Mac OS X Client Security Issue

About Cisco VPN Client The Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) Client establishes an encrypted tunnel between a local system and a Cisco VPN Concentrator. The tunnel provides confidentiality and integrity for the data in transit, allowing a user on the local system to securely connect…

June 4, 2002 • 4 min read
Secure Installation of Mac OS X

Secure Installation of Mac OS X

This is one section of an overall document. The overall publication covers the setup of a Mac OS X Server. This part is being made public to help others secure their machines. This document outlines some security measures for the Mac OS X Server 1.0…

June 2, 2002 • 11 min read
StaticUsers.net – Bug Scan – Virus Protection

StaticUsers.net – Bug Scan – Virus Protection

Information BugScan is a Macintosh Virus File Scanner which allows users to determine if they have AutoStart 9805 Worm and SevenDust virus files on their hard drives. BugScan will detect all files for all strains of the AutoStart 9805 Worm plus all strains of the…

June 1, 2002 • 1 min read
Mac OS X root sliplogin permission error leads to root

Mac OS X root sliplogin permission error leads to root

Published: 5.07.2002 Fixed: Mac OS X 10.1.4 Effected OS: Mac OS X 10.1.3 and prior) Information The problems lies within the file /usr/sbin/sliplogin (sliplogin) bundled with versions of Mac OS X prior to 10.1.4 due to the permissions defined and a buffer overflow. The system…

May 7, 2002 • 2 min read
Mac OS X AppleShare Administrative access hack

Mac OS X AppleShare Administrative access hack

Today it was discovered in Mac OS X 10.1.4 (Not tested with prior versions yet) with multiple users I have stumbled across a rather large security hole when AppleSharing between a Mac OS 9.2.2 box and a Mac OS X box running v.10.1.4. If a…

May 4, 2002 • 2 min read
Vulnerability in Mulitple Microsoft Products for Mac OS

Vulnerability in Mulitple Microsoft Products for Mac OS

Fixes To fix Internet Explorer: This is done by updating through the Software Update Pane/Control Panel. Patch Microsoft Office Products: Patch is Here More Information:Security Alert Vulnerability: Run code attacker wants. Severity Level: Microsoft suggests Critical Affected Software:     Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh…

April 9, 2002 • 4 min read
Mac OS X Trojans and Security Threats

Mac OS X Trojans and Security Threats

Mac OS X is UNIX at the core this is very true as described in Apple’s print advertisement, besides sending all others to /dev/null this OS is also open to all the security issues behind the UNIX environment. Many features that are offered in the…

April 6, 2002 • 6 min read
Mac Data Recovery Macintosh are vulnerable computers too

Mac Data Recovery Macintosh are vulnerable computers too

Macs are Vulnerable, too Due to the potential vulnerabilities of Mac OS X, Macintosh computer systems are more susceptible to security breaches and threats than ever before. Many Mac users falsely believe that they are immune to virus and hacker attacks. It’s true that Macs…

April 6, 2002 • 5 min read
Mac OS X Server/ Client Sudo Local Root

Mac OS X Server/ Client Sudo Local Root

The folks at BSD-H have found a flaw that offers anyone in the admin group the ability to achieve root access via sudo. For those of you new to Mac OS X and the whole Unix environment do not get frustrated, this article will enlighten…

February 7, 2002 • 4 min read
Mac OS X – Nimda spreads via Mac OS X Samba Service

Mac OS X – Nimda spreads via Mac OS X Samba Service

Stuffing Mac OS and Mac OS X with Nimda Worm Nimda fills the Macintosh with .eml files if File Sharing is enabled. Includes Samba. WW32/Nimda@mm PE_NIMDA.A I-Worm.Nimda W32/Nimda-A Win32.Nimda.A W32.Nimda.A@mm, simply known as Nimda is a mass-mailing worm/virus that spread itself via multiple methods. Nimda…

January 5, 2002 • 61 min read
Macintosh Hackers Workshop for Macintosh and Mac OS X

Macintosh Hackers Workshop for Macintosh and Mac OS X

PRODUCT: Macintosh Hacker’s Workshop (MHW) v1.1 Review by: James M. Buehring RATING: 4.5 / 5 THE PRODUCT & DEVELOPER: MWH, or “Macintosh Hackers Workshop” is the first of (hopefully) a long line of products from a security expert team from France named CODE511. The author,…

December 11, 2001 • 3 min read
Sneak Peek of MacAnalysis for Mac OS X – Preview NOW!

Sneak Peek of MacAnalysis for Mac OS X – Preview NOW!

Sneak Preview of MacAnalysis for Mac OS X “Exclusive Previews of MacAnalysis X!” Lagoon Software’s MacAnalysis has become a manditory program for Macintosh users trying to secure their systems. MacAnalyis is a security auditing suite that runs on your Macintosh, test the security of a…

December 2, 2001 • 2 min read
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition Review

Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition Review

Introduction Sophos declares the following in their campaign for Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac -Malware myth: Macs can’t get viruses. -SophosLabs have detected over 1,000 threats for Mac OS. Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever your…

November 7, 2001 • 17 min read
Better Safe than Sorry – Bob Levitus – Dr. Mac

Better Safe than Sorry – Bob Levitus – Dr. Mac

We Mac users have a distinct advantage over our less fortunate Windows-using brethren (and sistren)-Macs are far less likely to suffer damage from an attack by a virus, worm, or even a malicious teenager. On the other hand, you shouldn’t be lulled into a false…

November 5, 2001 • 4 min read