Here we go again: Apple and Oracle issue patches for Java exploit

Views: 16Apple 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 […]

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The Pentagon is opening up its network to iOS and Android

Views: 9Starting 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 […]

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Yet another security hole found in iOS 6.1

Views: 8According 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 […]

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