Archive | April 11th, 2012
Kapersky Lab offers free scanning and cleanup for Flashback malware
With Apple still busying itself while trying to get a handle on the Flashback malware that’s reportedly infected upwards of 600,000 Macs, one security firm has taken it upon itself to step up to the plate and offer their own solution. Noted security research firm Kapersky Lab, which confirmed the initial findings of the Dr. […]
Continue reading...3 Publishers settle with DOJ; Apple, Macmillan, and Penguin still under fire
11. April 2012
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After suing Apple and 5 other publishers this morning for antitrust violations, it now appears that three of those publishers targeted by the initial lawsuit have settled with the government. The three publishers in question include Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster. That leaves Apple and two other publishers – Macmillan and Penguin – still […]
Continue reading...Apple developing software to scan and remove Flashback trojan
11. April 2012
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In light of the Flashback malware that has infected more than 600,000 Mac users, Apple has issued two security updates to patch the Java vulnerability that lies at the root of the malware. On top of that, Apple wrote on its website that it’s also developing software that will scan a user’s computer and remove […]
Continue reading...US DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Apple and handful of publishers
11. April 2012
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Breaking news this morning as Bloomberg is reporting that the US DOJ is suing Apple and a host of other publishers alleging that all the parties colluded together in an effort to raise this price of eBooks. The publishers taken to task include Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster. Apple and Macmillan, […]
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11. April 2012
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