Rootkit developed for Apple OS X
July 31, 2009
A security researcher has debuted a new proof-of-concept rootkit, the ultimate in malware, that works on Mac OS X, which may be a harbinger of bad things to come for Apple’s operating system.
Category: Hacks
Apple quashes Palm Pre syncing with iTunes 8.2.1 [u]
July 15, 2009
When the one-time smartphone leader told the world that its hot, new handset synced seamlessly with Apple’s iTunes — which owns the critical digital music jukebox segment — it was just a question of when and not if Apple would shut them down. Now that Apple’s pulled the plug, what will Palm’s next move be?
How to: Copy Link HTML Tag in Apple’s Safari
July 11, 2009
If you work with HTML and inline links, then this tip will be a great time saver as it eliminates the need to laboriously copy and paste a URL, and manually type the associated HTML tag. Moreover, setting up your Mac to perform this touch o’ magic nets you a lot more functionality.
Psystar says, ‘When life gives you apples, make applesauce’
July 2, 2009
The Miami, Florida-based Mac clone maker says it’s ready to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy and get back to battling Cupertino. The company, which is due back in court to face likely oblivion at the hands of Apple legal, is still full of fight and chutzpah.
Palm pushes iPod impersonation plan
June 18, 2009
Palm yesterday responded to Apple’s announcement that it may shut off access to iTunes syncing from the Pre smartphone, simultaneously taking a stand on the matter and showing the Palm corporate ethic.
Apple to stop third-party iTunes syncing
June 17, 2009
Apple has given notice that even though some third-party vendors, most notably Palm and their Pre, have gained access to iTunes for syncing, that access will be short lived indeed.
Apple fixes Quicktime security flaws
June 2, 2009
In an update yesterday, Apple fixed one iTunes bug and patched ten security flaws in Quicktime, one of which had been hidden in plain sight in a hackers book published earlier this year.
Apple cloner Quo to open retail store
May 29, 2009
Quo computer, a manufacturer of Mac clones, is planning to become the first Apple imitator to open a retail store to sell its product, with a storefront opening June 1 in the Los Angeles area.
Blueprint to exploit OS X Java flaw published
May 22, 2009
One well-known security expert has grown tired of waiting for Apple to provide a fix for a Java security flaw and has published a post showing how to take advantage of the flaw.
Cyber genius claims access to Jobs’ Amazon account
May 15, 2009
Although it could simply be poor language skills or a general lack of sophistication, one gets the idea this criminal really doesn’t grasp what he’s talking about.
