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Password Change Issue Affects Mac OS X

Sep

2011

A Mac OS X bug has surfaced whereby any local user can change any user’s password using a simple Terminal command. This means that anyone who obtains physical access to a Mac, and who knows this command – not something that your average user will know – can change a password, then log into another […]

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Google Updates Chrome, Patches 32 Security Flaws

Sep

2011

Google has updated its Chrome web browser to the memorable version number 14.0.835.163, and, in the process, has patched a total of 32 security flaws. These bugs are rated low to high, with none getting the worry-inducing “critical” rating. Some of the bugs fixed include: Possible URL bar spoofs with unusual user interaction Insecure lock […]

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Adobe Updates Acrobat and Reader for Security Issues

Sep

2011

Adobe has updated its Acrobat and Reader software to address a number of critical security issues. “These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.”Software affected by this round of updates is the following: Adobe Reader X (10.1) and earlier 10.x versions Adobe Reader […]

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