Slashdot: AppleNews for nerds, stuff that mattersSafari "Carpet Bomb" Attack Code Released- June 11, 2008 snydeq writes "A hacker has posted attack code that exploits critical flaws in the Safari and Internet Explorer Web browsers. The source code can be used to run unauthorized software on a victim's machine, and could be used by criminals in Web-based computer attacks, security experts say. The public example of the attack code allows attackers to litter a victim's desktop with executable files, an attack known as 'carpet bombing.' In combination with bugs in Windows and Internet Explorer,...http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotApple/~3/309833299/article.pl Analyzing Apple's iPhone Strategy- June 11, 2008 Galen Gruman submitted infoworld's summary of Apple's grand strategy for the iPhone. He points out that the real important part of the new iPhone is the software, not the hardware. He talks about the new SDK stuff, the ad-hoc app distribution, and other stuff. It's a reasonable read if you have been ignoring the iPhone and want to know what the hype is about over this release, but doesn't break any new ground if you've been paying attention.Read more of this story at Slashdot.http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotApple/~3/309657160/article.pl Apple Quietly Fixes DTrace- June 11, 2008 In January we discussed a blog entry revealing that Apple had "crippled" its DTrace port. As the author notes in a followup post, to say that DTrace had been "crippled" was at least overstated: "Unfortunately, most reactions seized on a headline paraphrasing a line of the post — albeit with the critical negation omitted." In an updated entry, the poster notes that Apple has made good (so we have too): "One issue was that timer based probes wouldn't fire if certain applications were...http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotApple/~3/309583634/article.pl TransGaming Launches Mac Game Portal- June 10, 2008 Gamasutra is reporting that TransGaming, maker of Cedega, has announced the launch of the new Mac video game distribution portal, "GameTree." "GameTree Online hopes to replicate digital distribution offerings for Windows-based PC, enabling consumers to purchase and download Mac games, read gaming news, participate in promotional opportunities, and write game reviews. TransGaming plans to continually add new titles from a mix of genres to its online portal."Read more of this story at Slashdot.http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotApple/~3/309143833/article.pl Apple Cracks Down On iPhone Unlockers- June 10, 2008 An anonymous reader writes "It looks like Apple and its wireless operator partners have finally figured out a way of cracking down on iPhone unlockers by making it a requirement to sign up for a contract before you can get your hands one. "It's obvious why this has happened though. This method means you're tied into a contract, or you're paying O2 and Apple a massive wad of cash for the privilege of owning a 3G iPhone. We're disappointed about this decision, but it does make business sense."...http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotApple/~3/308825172/article.pl |