The OS X Apps Affected by Apple's Unpatched Security Flaw

The OS X Apps Affected by Apple's Unpatched Security Flaw

While Apple recently patched a major security flaw for iOS, the same vulnerability continues to affect OS X. Until Apple releases a fix—which it says will come "very soon"—here are some of the apps you should avoid using on public Wi-Fi.

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Why Apple's Recent Security Flaw Is So Scary

Why Apple's Recent Security Flaw Is So Scary

On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6, explaining in a brief release note that it fixed a bug in which "an attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS." That’s the understated version. Another way to put it? Update your iPhone right now.

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Apple admits Mac has same security flaw as patched on iOS

Apple will release a Mac update “very soon” that will address a newly-identified OS X security loophole that could allow hackers to remotely access sensitive information from users’ computers. The … Continue reading

Delete WhatsApp warns Facebook-hating German privacy chief

WhatsApp users should ditch the instant messaging service else face privacy issues and potentially seeing new owner Facebook monetize them in intrusive ways, Germany’s data protection commissioner has warned, with … Continue reading

A Tinder security flaw has been exposing users’ exact locations for several months.

A Tinder security flaw has been exposing users’ exact locations for several months. Fixed now, though!

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Tinder vulnerability provided precise user location

The dating app Tinder suffered a pretty big vulnerability that left users’ precise location open to snoops and other ne’er-do-wells. The issue was discovered by Include Security, which says users’ … Continue reading

Belkin WeMo hack hole already patched smart home firm says

Belkin had already patched the security loophole which could allow hackers to remotely take control of users’ WeMo plugs and whatever was plugged into them, the company says, as long … Continue reading

Belkin WeMo home automation products open to hackers, security researchers say don’t use them

Belkin has a number of home automation products in its WeMo line. The Belkin WeMo LED lighting products were launched in January. Belkin also offers a WeMo light switch along … Continue reading

Linksys wireless routers affected by worm called TheMoon

The SANS Institute’s Internet Storm Center discovered a worm that affects older Linksys wireless routers after receiving multiple complaints from owners. The ISC, as it is called, published a write … Continue reading

Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor: secure folders, private mode, under home

As we inch toward the Mobile World Congress 2014 reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S5, we’re seeing bits and pieces that fit together to create a smartphone that might battle … Continue reading