Apple says it was attacked by hackers, will issue malware removal tool today

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/19/4005460/apples-computers-attacked-by-hackers-says-reuters
     
    ronjor, Feb 19, 2013
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  2. Brandonn2010

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    BIG shock...:rolleyes:
     
    Brandonn2010, Feb 19, 2013
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    Report after similar report, the way it is going it will be news of those that were not breached somehow.
     
    Cudni, Feb 20, 2013
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    Apple patches the Java hole its own developers fell into - eventually:
    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/02/20/apple-patches-its-own-java-hole/
     
    TheKid7, Feb 20, 2013
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    Apple's own Macs bitten by Java-based malware attack:
    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/02/19/apples-own-macs-bitten-by-java-based-malware-attack/
     
    TheKid7, Feb 20, 2013
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    bigc73542 Retired Moderator

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    Most mac users seem to think they are immune to malware. But they are finding out.:eek:
     
    bigc73542, Feb 20, 2013
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    siljaline, Feb 21, 2013
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  8. SweX

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    Though it was the good ole Java that caused this....again LOL.

    Java is getting a prettier face day by day now :ouch:

    Edit: I'm not saying that you're wrong it's just that if JAVA wouldn't have been installed......:)
     
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    SweX, Feb 21, 2013
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    Cudni, Feb 23, 2013
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