Security & Virus Definitions

Virus definition updates, security fixes, malware warnings and patches. 357 items, 1997 to 2026.

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Sep 9, 2026WARNING--CrashStealer Poses as Apple's CrashReporter; SHub Fakes a Security Update. Both Want Your KeychainMacs Only!2026
Aug 6, 2008Hands-On Report--iPhone 2.0.1, Security Update 2008-005 and MobileMe2004–09
Mar 20, 2008Brief Hands-On Report--Security Update 2008-002 v1.0Bill Fox2004–09
Dec 22, 2007Hands-On Report--Apple Security Update 2007-009 v1.1 Installation and UseBill Fox2004–09
Dec 18, 2007Hands-On Report--Apple Security Update 2007-009 Installation and Use2004–09
Dec 12, 2007Bargain Man--Upgrade to Norton Antivirus 11.0 for Mac for $20 OffDana Baggett2004–09
Nov 21, 2007Intego Issues Leopard Vulnerability Warning--Mail Attachment Quarantine Bug (Low Risk)Bill Fox2004–09
Nov 15, 2007Apple released Security Update 2007-008 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther for both Client and Server EditionsBill Fox2004–09
Nov 1, 2007Mac Trojan Horse Discovered in the WildBill Fox2004–09
Oct 15, 2007Early Warning--Pi to Offer Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Power User TrainingBill Fox2004–09
Sep 7, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released iTunes 7.4 with Security Fix, New Functionality and It removes Third-Party Ringtones from iPhone2004–09
Aug 16, 2007Microsoft updated Virtual PC 6 for Mac to v6.1.2 and Virtual PC 7 for Mac to v7.0.3--Security FixBill Fox2004–09
Aug 1, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2007-0072004–09
Jul 13, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Adobe released Security Patch for Photoshop CS3 and CS2Bill Fox2004–09
Jun 23, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple Security Update 2007-0062004–09
Jun 1, 2007Hands-On Report--Firefox 2.0.0.4, a Security UpdateBill Fox2004–09
Jun 1, 2007Apple released Security Update 2007-005 v1.1--Not necessary if 1.0 installedBill Fox2004–09
May 31, 2007Hands-On Report--SeaMonkey 1.1.2, a Security Update for the Netscape-Based Internet SuiteDana Baggett2004–09
May 30, 2007Hands-On Report--Security Update (QuickTime 7.1.6) 1.0 released by Apple2004–09
May 29, 2007Follow-Up--Bill Fox2004–09
May 25, 2007Hands-On Report--Security Update 2007-005--We had some troublesBill Fox2004–09
May 2, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released QuickTime 7.1.6, a Security Update2004–09
May 2, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 Only for Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Client) and 10.4.9 (Server)Bill Fox2004–09
Apr 20, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2007-0042004–09
Mar 21, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Mozilla released Firefox 2.0.0.3, a Security Fix2004–09
Mar 20, 2007Mozilla begins Beta-Testing Firefox 2.0 Security UpdatesDana Baggett2004–09
Mar 14, 2007Apple released Security Update 2007-003 for Mac OS X 10.3.9 Client and ServerBill Fox2004–09
Mar 2, 2007Abraham Lincoln Accelerated Learning Academy in Monroe, WI, Adds Apple Mobile Computing LabDana Baggett2004–09
Feb 24, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Mozilla released Firefox 2.0.0.2, a Security Update2004–09
Feb 16, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2007-0022004–09
Jan 30, 2007Warning--Intuit is ending Online Services for Quicken 2004Bill Fox2004–09
Jan 24, 2007Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2007-0012004–09
Dec 21, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Mozilla released SeaMonkey 1.0.7 and Thunderbird 1.5.0.9 Security Updates2004–09
Dec 20, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Mozilla released Firefox 2.0.0.1 Security UpdateBill Fox2004–09
Dec 20, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Apple released Security Update 2006-0082004–09
Dec 20, 2006Month of Apple Bugs Coming January 1Dana Baggett2004–09
Dec 8, 2006WARNING--Adobe Download/Reader Download Manager v2.1 has Security FlawBill Fox2004–09
Dec 7, 2006WARNING--Microsoft Word 2004 and Word v.X for the Mac Contain Exploited VulnerabilityBill Fox2004–09
Nov 29, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Apple Security Update 2006-007 is Out2004–09
Nov 1, 2006Apple released Xcode Tools 2.4.1 with Security FixBill Fox2004–09
Oct 26, 2006Two Security Flaws Claimed in Firefox 2.0 Disputed by MozillaDana Baggett2004–09
Oct 18, 2006Some 5G iPods with Video shipped with Windows VirusBill Fox2004–09
Oct 4, 2006WARNING!Dana Baggett2004–09
Sep 30, 2006Apple released Security Update 2006-006 for Mac OS X 10.3.9Bill Fox2004–09
Sep 22, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Apple Released Airport Update 2006-001 and Security Update 2009-0052004–09
Sep 13, 2006Brief Hands On Report--Apple Released QuickTime 7.1.3 with Security Updates2004–09
Aug 10, 2006Apple Posted Security Update 2006-004 for Mac Pro and Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 (Universal)Bill Fox2004–09
Aug 9, 2006Microsoft Office v.X for Mac Security Update (2006-08-08) is OutBill Fox2004–09
Aug 2, 2006Brief Hands-On Report--Installing Mac OS X Security Update 2006-0042004–09
Jun 15, 2006Symantec Norton AntiVirus for Mac 10.1 LiveUpdate Feature Now Works--Get the 10.1.1 UpdateDana Baggett2004–09