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New malicious Java app aims to infect Mac and Linux systems

It’s a long held belief that unless you are using the Windows platform, you are more or less immune to the average virus, trojan, or hack that you might encounter out in the wilds of the internet. There is some truth to the notion that Windows is more vulnerable to attacks, but there really is […]

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Apple releases gold master versions of iOS 7, upcoming version of Xcode to developer community

iOS 7 just went gold master along with the upcoming version of Xcode. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Apple has released its gold master versions of iOS 7 and Xcode. The two builds are available to download from Apple’s Developer Center web site. There is no OTA update for iOS 7, so for the time […]

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Dropbox updated to 2.0.21

Never doubt a steadily-updated program. On Friday, Dropbox released version 2.0.21 of its cloud-based storage client for Mac OS X. The new version, a 29.3 megabyte download (via MacUpdate), which adds the following fixes and changes: Fixed: – Fix Windows installer sometimes failing to install properly. New: – A new tray popup that combines the […]

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Apple revises terms of One to One service plan, installs 60 day deadline for data migration

You know Apple’s One to One service, available for US$99 with the purchase of a new Mac? Well, there are now some new provisos. Per ZDNet, the service terms now state that data migration is available only in the first 60 days (previously 12 months), transfer must be by wired means (no more Wi-Fi transfers), […]

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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 […]