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Twitter sends out e-mails to significant number users needing passwords on “compromised accounts”

If you found that your Twitter password was reset, there’s a valid reason for it. Per CNET and the TweetSmarter blog, an unknown number of Twitter users have received a genuine e-mail from the company warning they should change their password as soon as possible. In the e-mail, the microblogging company noted: “Twitter believes that […]

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Apple granted patent for unauthorized iPhone usage, detection and reporting technology

This could be useful. Among a series of patents granted to Apple on Tuesday, an interesting invention regarding iPhone security was discovered, with the property describing various methods to protect sensitive data if an unauthorized user gets hold of the device. Per AppleInsider and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Patent No. 8,289,130 […]

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Apple releases Safari 6.0 update

On Wednesday, Apple released Safari 6.0, an update to its web browser. The new version, a 40.2 megabyte download, includes the following fixes and new features: – Smart Search Field: Safari now has one field for typing both searches and Web addresses. – Offline Reading List: Safari saves entire webpages in your Reading List so […]

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Security hole found in FileVault under Mac OS X 10.7.3

Ok, this isn’t the best news in the world… Per Crytome, Apple’s legacy FileVault Mac encryption system in OS X 10.7.3 has a security flaw that could allow malicious users to access stored passwords. According to the post, the issue only applies in specific configurations to users who have updated to OS X 10.7.3, in […]

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New Flashback malware variant strain discovered, infection tactic changes approach

When in doubt, try something new. Per Macworld, a new variant of the password-stealing Flashback malware aimed at Macs has emerged, the new software attempting to install itself after a user visits an infected website, according to new research. Flashback, discovered by security vendor Intego last September, is engineered to steal passwords for websites, including […]