| Adobe Flash exploit could log keystrokes according to three critical security updates released. Adobe Flash Players 9.0.45.0, 8.0.34.0 and 7.0.69.9 as well as earlier version running on ALL platforms are vulnerable and can be exploited by loading a malicious SWF file under these players.
MacScan 2.4.1, the anti-spyware program for the Mac OS X has been released. MacScan detects, isolates and removes spyware, detects blacklisted cookies and cleans up Internet clutter. The new version includes updated virus definition files, extended trial period to thirty days, Internet Cleaning Preference Saving as well as bug fixes. Localized in English and Korean with additional languages to follow. Exisiting users can update via the Internal updating functions. New users can experience a 30-day trial of MacScan at www.securemac.com, and it is a free update for exisitng users.
Apple released a security update (2007-005) in June with another security update specifically for QuickTime following only a few days after. The QuickTime security issue detailed on Apples site describes the execution as “...enticing a user to visit a web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet, an attacker can trigger the issue which may lead to arbitrary code execution.”
For those who do not have their computers set to check for updates on a regular basis should do so, and those who have it set to less frequently may consider having it check for updates more often.
MacBook has been successfully hacked during a hack contest at CanSecWest security conference. The MacBook was fully patched with the latest security patches supplied by Apple. The hack came through a Malicious web page that exploited a flaw in Safari.
ComputerWorld writes a story about MySpace users getting hacked via a QuickTime security issue affecting both Mac and PC users infecting the computer with a Trojan Horse mining personal data and passwords. Apple stated this was already addressed in March. However many users have still not done the update falling suseptable to the hack.
Mac OS X 10.4.9 has been released offering fixes for 30 security flaws. Updating can be accomplished by accessing the Update Control in your System Preferences or by visiting Apple’s website.
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