Apple issues patch for critical Java flaw

Wombler 2013-02-20 13:39:32 UTC #1

I just posted the article Apple issues patch for critical Java flaw.

Apple has finally released a patch for the critical exploit that even affected Apple employees.

Click to read the full article here: [http://www.myce.com/news/apple-issues-patch-for-critical-java-flaw-66246/](http://www.myce.com/news/apple-issues-patch-for-critical-java-flaw-66246/)

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coolcolors 2013-02-20 17:12:33 UTC #2

Guess the bad press for their lack of fixing previous problems has them thinking a new thinking…maybe…but their lack of addressing past problems in timely manners is usually a good indication of how they view security.

olyteddy 2013-02-20 18:07:26 UTC #3

I thought Apple was immune to trojans and virii…

samlar 2013-02-20 18:09:59 UTC #4

But they not immune to worms.

olyteddy 2013-02-20 18:26:22 UTC #5

What’s worse than finding a worm in an Apple?

olyteddy 2013-02-20 18:26:46 UTC #6

Finding half a worm…

samlar 2013-02-20 20:28:09 UTC #7

not if you like meat

Mr_Belvedere 2013-02-21 02:15:42 UTC #8

[QUOTE=olyteddy;2678196]What’s worse than finding a worm in an Apple?[/QUOTE] An enchanted apple given by the witch to Snow White?

Wombler 2013-02-21 05:38:13 UTC #9

[QUOTE=olyteddy;2678190]I thought Apple was immune to trojans and virii…[/QUOTE]

Nothing’s immume to trojans, viruses, or other malware.

It just depends on whether the hackers think it’s worthwhile developing specific malware for a particular platform.

Windows is more popular so it’s targetted most.

Apple is always very reluctant to admit security problems and has been criticised widely for underplaying malware infections in the past.

This time round they didn’t have any choice though as it was a critical flaw that had to be dealt with immediately.

[B]Wombler[/B]

coolcolors 2013-02-21 07:23:54 UTC #10

[QUOTE=Wombler;2678232]
Apple is always very reluctant to admit security problems and has been criticised widely for underplaying malware infections in the past.

This time round they didn’t have any choice though as it was a critical flaw that had to be dealt with immediately.

[B]Wombler[/B][/QUOTE]

That’s if they users admit to Apple having a problem as well.

Wombler 2013-02-22 05:36:08 UTC #11

[QUOTE=coolcolors;2678236]That’s if they users admit to Apple having a problem as well.[/QUOTE]

That’s very true and was also mentioned in the original thread here.

[B]Wombler[/B]

TSJnachos117 2013-02-24 18:24:02 UTC #12

Gee, Apple comps are just as vulnerable as any other machine… who would have guessed?

Wait… I did!!!