Apple on Monday released an updated version of Java 6 to plug a hole that can lead to malicious software being installed on an affected user’s Mac. From Oracle‘s release notes: “This Security Alert addresses security issues CVE-2013-1493 (US-CERT VU#688246) and another vulnerability affecting Java running in web browsers. Due to the severity of these […]
Starting in 2014, the Pentagon will be opening up its internal network to platforms other then BlackBerry – including Android and iOS. Speaking to web site AppleInsider.com, Lt. Col. Damien Pickart said the change“won’t be a shotgun approach, where everyone will get the same apps and devices.” Pickart also noted that it won’t be a BYOD policy just yet: “It’s not BYOD; […]
According to AppleInsider.com, yet another security hole has been found in iOS 6.1’s lock screen that could allow an unauthorized user gain access to the device’s information when someone has a security code for the device enabled. The security flaw is similar to the one found before, but the newest flaw could make the device’s […]
Late Thursday, we reported that Apple had remotely removed the latest update to Java because of security concerns. We now got word that Oracle has now patched the security holes and has issued another update. No word on when Apple will allow this update to go on their computers.
