Tomorrow, Apple introduces Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" - the next generation 64-bit operating system for Intel-based Mac systems. The tech website 'engadget' has a detailed review of the upcoming software, providing some pre-release insight into the installation process and on what to expect afterwards!
Apple today released Security Update 2009-004 for Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Mac OS X 10.5.8. The update addresses a critical vulnerability in the BIND DNS software on both client and server versions of the OS. Since an active exploit of this issue has been seen 'in the wild', installation of this update is highly recommended.
In an encouraging sign that Apple is getting serious about security issues in the Safari browser, Safari 4.0.3 was released today. The update addresses at least six different security issues in the software, which fixes concerns in both the Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X versions of the browser.
Adobe has disclosed a highly critical vulnerability exists in Adobe Reader 9, Acrobat and Flash Player. The vulnerability has the potential to allow remote attackers to gain control of a compromised system. According to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures website, the "[u]nspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x through 9.1.2, and Adobe Flash Player 9.x through 9.0.159.0 and 10.x through 10.0.22.87, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted Flash application in a .pdf file or (2) a crafted .swf file, related to authplay.dll, as exploited in the wild in July 2009."
The iPhone 3G S is available starting today. The new phone is said to be up to twice as fast as the previous iPhone 3G, has a built-in 3 megapixel autofocus camera that can be used as a video recording device in addition to taking still pictures.
