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Mozilla releases Firefox 7.0 update

On Monday, Mozilla.org released version 7.0 of its Firefox web browser. The new version stands as an 28.2 megabyte download offered the following fixes and changes: – Drastically improved memory use. – Added a new rendering backend to speed up Canvas operations on Windows systems. – Bookmark and password changes now sync almost instantly when […]

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New version of “Mac Defender” malware found, lacks administrator password requirement

Somewhere, the guys who created this program really DO have a bridge to try and sell you… Per security firm Intego, a new, more dangerous variant of “MAC Defender,” dubbed “Mac Guard,” has been discovered, the new malware variant lacking the requirement of an administrator password to install. The discovery was announced on Wednesday, the […]

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Microsoft releases 14.1 update for Office 2011, 12.2.9 update for Office 2008

On Monday afternoon, Microsoft released version 14.1.0 (or Service Pack 1) of its popular Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac suite. The update, a 246 megabyte download, can also be located, snagged and installed via the Microsoft AutoUpdate program, offers the following fixes and changes: – Security is improved. This update fixes vulnerabilities in Office 2011 […]

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Apple explains iOS 4.2 security fixes

Following Apple’s Monday release of iOS 4.2 for iPads, iPhones and iPod touch devices, the company outlined its security fixes in a Knowledge Base entry posted online. Per Macworld, many of the patches protect against malicious attackers running code on your device, which could in theory be used for all sorts of malicious purposes. Vulnerabilities […]

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Recently unearthed iPad configuration policies provide additional evidence to forthcoming camera

You’re hankering for a camera on the iPad and it may be forthcoming. Per AppleInsider, iPad management profile policies available to corporate users include the capability to disable use of its camera, providing evidence of future intent to include a camera on upcoming models. Apple’s configuration profile tools for iOS devices include a variety of […]