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Google Chrome updated to 25.0.1364.172

Hey, take an update where you can find it. On Wednesday, Google released version 25.0.1364.172 of its Chrome web browser. The update, a 48.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – This release contains stability improvements, and a new version of Adobe Flash. Google Chrome 25.0.1364.172 requires an Intel-based Mac with Mac OS […]

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Security firm Skycure illustrates possible hacking attacks through iOS’ use of Provisioning Profiles

In the words of assorted security analysts, Apple may be setting itself up for a malware fall thanks to its Provisioning Profiles. Per The Next Web, while iOS users have been relatively safe from malware on their devices, researchers from security company Skycure say they’re concerned about a feature of iOS that could be used […]

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Google Chrome updated to 25.0.1364.160

You can’t fault a company for regularly updating its software. On Friday, Google released version 25.0.1364.160 of its Chrome web browser. The update, a 48.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – [Fixed] High CVE-2013-0912: Type confusion in WebKit. Google Chrome 25.0.1364.160 requires an Intel-based Mac with Mac OS X 10.6 or later […]

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Oracle releases emergency Java patch, advises users to update to latest version

This is why updates were invented. Per CNET, in response to discovering that hackers were actively exploiting two vulnerabilities in Java running in Web browsers, Oracle has released an emergency patch that it says should deal with the problem. “These vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., they may be exploited over a network […]

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Apple releases Java 2013-002 update for Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 operating systems, Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 14

A security update never truly goes unappreciated. Following up on recently discovered zero-day Java security holes, Apple releases Java updates for its Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8 operating systems. The first update, Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 14, stands as a 72.8 megabyte download and offers the following fixes and changes: […]