Mac under attack?

[BFG]

I just came across this page - is this just a dig at mac or is it the real thing
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01/12/Mac_Safari_has_critical_vulnerability/

 

[Queso]

It's a genuine security flaw. The Open Safe files tick box in Safari is the first thing you should turn off. Every security issue with Safari has involved it.

General tab in the Preferences. Where it says Open "safe" files after downloading, untick, and this goes away.

 

[BFG]

ok thanks for that - it looks like i had mine off anyway.
With this huge uptake of macs, i hope hackers dont turn on us mac users!

 

[clevin]

is this the same one reported a month ago?

 

[Queso]

is this the same one reported a month ago?

The Secunia website doesn't list any Safari advisories for 2007. This is the one from the end of November I think.

 

[MajorTom]

If you downloaded malicious code which needed access to 'important' system files to wreak its havok wouldnt you still be asked for your password ?

 

[clevin]

If you downloaded malicious code which needed access to 'important' system files to wreak its havok wouldnt you still be asked for your password ?

u dont need password to do some damage, system files are not the only ones that are important.

 

[iMeowbot]

The Secunia website doesn't list any Safari advisories for 2007. This is the one from the end of November I think.

A new variation was found.

 

[Queso]

A new variation was found.

Good find. Thanks.

 

[emptyCup]

The Open Safe files tick box in Safari is the first thing you should turn off.

While your at it turn off Autofill as well.