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VirusBarrier iOS Is Gizmodo’s App of the Day

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Sep

2011

Gizmodo has selected Intego VirusBarrier iOS as their App of the Day. They point out exactly why a program like this is useful: I’m not one to typically worry about viruses and malware and all that but for those who do, having that security blanket in VirusBarrier makes it a lot easier to sleep at […]

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Cross-Scripting Vulnerability in Skype iOS App Exposes Contact Information

20

Sep

2011

A cross-scripting vulnerability affecting Skype’s iOS app has been discovered and a video has been provided, whereby sending a specific a specific text message sent to a user can copy their Address Book. This attack uses Javascript, and, “Executing arbitrary Javascript code is one thing, but I found that Skype also improperly defines the URI […]

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Password Change Issue Affects Mac OS X

20

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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