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OS X Attack Code Released, and iTunes AAC Security Vulnerability Patched

zap2 said:
well since 10.4.7 stops it, no real worrys
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And iTunes 6.0.5, which just came out today. So remember to hit up Software Updates the next time you get a chance. Downloading iTunes 6.0.5 for Windows would also probably be a good idea. (Assuming you're running iTunes on Windows, of course :) )
 
i think apple should create the equivalent of a 'counter-apple' division... a group who's sole purpose is to hack and break OS X. report their findings to the folks who write the os x code so they can fix it.
 
Sign me Up!!

nxent said:
i think apple should create the equivalent of a 'counter-apple' division... a group who's sole purpose is to hack and break OS X. report their findings to the folks who write the os x code so they can fix it.
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I'd jump on that task force....That would be awesome!!:D
 
nxent said:
i think apple should create the equivalent of a 'counter-apple' division... a group who's sole purpose is to hack and break OS X. report their findings to the folks who write the os x code so they can fix it.
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They already have that. Guess they weren't doing their jobs very well. I'm not too worried, OS X is still more secure than Windows, and I run that too sometimes. Always do backups, don't download anything if you don't know where it came from, keep your software updated, run firewalls (hw and sw) and AV if you have to, you'll probably be alright.
 
michaeldmartin said:
The new itunes wasn't to fix that, shamino, it was to add nike support.
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The new iTunes does fix it. It adds a random way to generate something with something or something along those lines...

I can't remember even though I read it 2 minutes ago, but iTunes 6.0.5 DOES fix it...
 
I think releasing the code is a very stupid thing to do. For those who have not run Software Update and those who swear by 'if it aint broke dont fix it' i.e. 10.4.4 then they will all be vulnerable to attack wont they?

Dumbass
 
Already at 10.4.7 ;)

Yeah it sucks... but all the more reason to always update. I never expect apple to be perfect... just expect them to be a lot better than Microsoft. The track record shows...... they are. :D
 
Some people have way too much time on their hand. Who thought OSX (or any OS) is 100% safe from virii/hacker/trojan horses. Sheesh, get a life already.
 
Why would you do this? Make something that could be destructive to so many people and release it in the public domain. I'm so tired of these industries that create both the problems and then the solution for ...a dollar or two.

just tired of so much crap being done to people and their lives in the name of 'business'. I'll take a happy pill tomorrow I promise.:D
 
Is this confirmed to actually do anything

I could in theory write this

"I have written 14 viruses that delete all the users hardware running mac OS 7.4.1 - 10.4.6, they set fire to the hardrive and burn your house down, thing is... 10.4.7 is out now... so it doesn't work'

doesn't mean anything actually works.
 
that guy sure doesn't have anything better to do with his time ... bet he got bored trying to find flaws in windows (I wonder why? :rolleyes: )
 
Breaking News!

Not all padlocks are unbreakable!

Not all security measures are foolproof!

Mac OS X is not immune to all exploits!

Gee...
 
jriveractu said:
that guy sure doesn't have anything better to do with his time ... bet he got bored trying to find flaws in windows (I wonder why? :rolleyes: )
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Fame and fortune will surely follow for anyone who crack the appple code... yes, it is weak sarcasm, buta grain of truth exists there. The fact that one person can create something that pushes a big company to act, well that is impressive. It's good that folks push, and keep apple from being complacent. It's also scary as a user of the product, but so is driving home from work ( crazy drivers are way more dangerous than a virus) .
 
All those anti-mac people saying "See? Apple isn't invulnerable. Get Windows." should just shove it. It can be likened to Microsoft being covered in mud and then making a big deal about Apple having a little smudge on itself. :rolleyes:
 
Oh noes! The sky is falling, the sky is falling. The Mac is DOOMED! Run. Buy Windows, maybe that will appease the great computer gods. Scream. Commit Hari Kari. Kiss your loved ones goodbye.

Ahhhhhh!
 
crap freakboy said:
Why would you do this? Make something that could be destructive to so many people and release it in the public domain. I'm so tired of these industries that create both the problems and then the solution for ...a dollar or two.

just tired of so much crap being done to people and their lives in the name of 'business'. I'll take a happy pill tomorrow I promise.:D
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You express my sentiments exactly. If this yo-yo is trying to impress people with his intelligence, for me he failed the first test of common sense. Furthermore, if my company was doing business with his, I would drop them immediately after sending a letter to their stock analyst(s) and board of directors.
 
I think it was more to show that there are flaws in OS X (which is obvious) as everyone touts security as OS X's best strength but there were two major flaws unpatched for quite some time. This certainly doesn't make Windows better, but it's true that in the Windows world those flaws would have already been exploited and Windows would have been called weak in the security department.

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Uh, it's not THAT big of a deal. It's a concept 'virus' so don't get too worked up. If he hadn't shown anything then everyone would have said "SUUUUUUUUURE."
 
Onizuka said:
*yawn*

So, really, who gives a damn? I don't want proof-of-concept. I want proof that it works in the wild. Come on now. Someone do something here. Quit making all of these claims.
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Myself, I'd prefer a proof-of-concept released after it's been patched rather than zero-day unpatched exploits. But to each his own. :)
 
Anybody have that graphic from Fark handy? The one with the guy holding his head, looking pained and the caption, "Oh God, not this s*** again."
 
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