SecurityKeys 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 •
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SecurityResolution 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 •
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SecurityMAC 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 •
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SecurityAbout 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 •
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SecurityThis 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 •
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SecurityInformation 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 •
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SecurityPublished: 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 •
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SecurityToday 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 •
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SecurityInformation SubRosa Vol 1-File Utilities is SubRosaSoft.com Ltd’s first line of privacy products which help Macintosh users secure themselves and their personal data. The suite of software to protect your files consist of the following; file and folder encryption, multi-pass shredder, and free decryptor. Each…
May 1, 2002 •
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SecurityFixes 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 •
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SecurityMac 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 •
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SecurityMacs 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 •
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SecurityThe 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 •
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SecurityStuffing 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 •
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SecurityPRODUCT: 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 •
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SecuritySneak 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 •
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SecurityMarketing your Macintosh Security Programs Online v1.0 Once you have the program created you need people to download, test, and update the software. This simple how to guide is to share with you realms of the Internet where you can reach all different markets, from…
November 10, 2001 •
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SecurityIntroduction 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 •
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SecurityBy Bob LeVitus …. continued from part 1 Most Macs aren’t affected by the latest parasitic outbreaks in the news (Nimda, Code Red, etc.). But while Mac-specific viruses and worms are rare, the most definitely do still exist. Which is why smart Mac users know…
November 6, 2001 •
4 min read
SecurityWe 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 •
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