Adobe patches critical PDF vulnerability

Adobe recently issued patches for Acrobat, Acrobat Reader. The fix plugs a hole that exposed Windows XP users to attackers sending PDF files containing malware. According to various reports, exploits are running rampant around the Internet in search of unpatched applications.


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Security firms warns of attacks using PDF files

F Secure, a leading security firm warned about attacks using vulnerability in pdf document files. If those pdfs are read using a vulnerable computer then it will start downloading software from malicious websites. Usually pdf documents are not scanned and filtered at email gateways so the risk is high.

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Apple imposes limit on iPhone sales

Apple Inc. imposes new limit for iPhone for sales. It no longer accepts cash for iPhone purchase. Also Apple is limiting sales of iPhone to 2 per person. Buyers have to use credit card/debit card for making the purchase. The move is to discourage people who are buying iPhone for reselling. Apple estimates about 0.3 million iPhones are unlocked.

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Mac OS X Leopard Review by WSJ

First Leopard Review by WSJ

Apple lowers price for DRM free songs

Apple computers lowers the price of DRM free songs to 99 cents. This is in response to Amazon's new music store which offers music downloads for 89-99 cents. Apple's DRM music is available at 99 cents. The DRM free songs can be played on all players.

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Apple to Release Unlocked iPhone in France

Orange is expected to introduce an unlocked iPhone in the French market. French laws forbids companies to bundle a cell phone to a specific mobile operator. Orange is expected to release a locked iPhone for $560 equivalent and an unlocked version for more. Recently Apple decided to allow third party developers to create applications for iPhone.

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Mac OS X Leopard Up-to-Date Program

If you have purchased an Apple Computer after October 1, 2007 and don't have Mac OS X leopard then you can use Apple's Up to date program for low cost upgrade to Mac OS X leopard. Apple's website claims of as low as $9.95 for upgrade. For more details click here (Apple's website up-to-date page)

Ubuntu 7.10 countdown ends tomorrow

Canonical will launch the Ubuntu 7.10 tomorrow. The new Ubuntu is packed with more punch than all previous versions with improved multimedia capabilities, Software manager, X configurator among many others. Kubuntu and Xubuntu are likely to be released along with it.

Already beta versions and Release candidate versions are available. And if you are planning to download, use torrents instead of http servers because they are likely to flooded tomorrow.

Apple to launch Mac OS X Leopard on October 26

Apple Computers is all set to launch the next big thing in Operating Systems, the Mac OS X Leopard. This major update to Mac OS X comes with a whole new Desktop, Quick Look, Spaces and Time Machine, an utility for roll-backs. Apple claims that it comes with more than 300 new features. There is also boot camp so that you can run Windows over it. If you are new to mac check this page .

If you already have a mac you can preorder the OS X leopard now through apple's website or online stores

iPod Touch hacked: Runs iPhone Applications

iPod Touch hacked. Hacker reports about iPod Touch running iPhone applications like Google maps.

Apple lists iPhone Web Apps

Apple lists 204 Web Applications for iPhone. Various categories are listed in Apple's website.They include Face book Application, ESPN podcaster and many others. The list seem to cater needs of various users.

Apple webapps link: here

Adobe says Acrobat, Reader vulnerable to hacks

Acrobat, Adobe Reader contains unpatched bugs, Acrobat admitted today. These vulnerabilities can allow malicious programs to get on to a PC without the user's knowledge. Adobe promises a patch at the end of this month. But as the programs are so popular there is a good chance of a Zero Day Attack.

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