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Apple Releases fixes For Java Security Hole

It is long overdue and Apple finally fixes the long outstanding Java security holes reported back in August and December 2008 (Ars Technica article).

The Java update is available for Mac OS X 10.4.11 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5.7 Leopard. Apparently Apple has included the fixes in the  Developer Preview version of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Released on June 15th, 2009:

Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 9 | 80.11MB
Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 9 delivers improved reliability, security and compatibility for J2SE 5.0 and J2SE 1.4.2 on Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3593
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3633

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 | 158MB
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6, J2SE 5.0 and J2SE 1.4.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.7 and later.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3581
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3632

Java for Mac OS X updates are also available through Apple Software Update.

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Apple Releases GarageBand 5.0.2 Update

GarageBand App

Along with iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2, Apple also releases GarageBand 5.0.2 update today.

GarageBand 5.0.2 | 108MB
This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:

  • Improved purchasing experience for Artist Lessons in the GarageBand Lesson Store
  • Accessing installed Jam Packs in the loop browser
  • The update is recommended for all users of GarageBand ’09 and required to use the Lesson Store.

June 01, 2009

GarageBand 5 is a part of iLife ’09 suite. Buy iLife ’09 from Apple Store.

iLife ’09 requires Mac OS X Leopard.

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Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2

iTunes Icon QuickTime Player

One week ahead of Worldwide Developer Conference 2009, Apple releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2.

iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 are available for Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard) and Windows (XP and Vista).

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Early preview version of iTunes 8.2 was required to install iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 4 and Beta 5. Since then, no new iPhone OS 3.0 Beta has been released. It is estimated that iPhones OS 3.0 Beta 5 would expire sometimes late June 2009. That means a new build of iPhone OS 3.0 should be release in the near future. Possibly to coincide with WWDC 2009. The shipping version of iPhone OS 3.0 is expected to be released in mid-July along with the new iPhone hardware(s).

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Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is Available for Download.

Microsoft released Windows Vista Service Pack 2 on Tuesday May 26th, 2009. The Service Pack 2 is for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, 32-bit and 64-bit version.

It is now available through Windows Update or Microsoft Download Center.

Windows Vista, 32-bit versions Five Language Standalone package for English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional) | 348.3MB
Download the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Five Language Standalone (KB948465) package now.

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions Five Language Standalone package for English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional) | 577.4MB
Download the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB948465) package now.

Microsoft recommends users to download and install Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

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Apple Updates: Aperture 2.1.3, iMovie 8.0.2 and Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1

Apple releases a few updates today (April 14, 2009).

Aperture 2.1.3 | 48.11MB
This update improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to database integrity and compatibility with specific file types.

iMovie 8.0.2 | 24.5MB
This Software Update fixes an issue with projects having a size of 0 KB. This Software Update also addresses a problem where full-screen mode could not be accessed on some systems

Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1 | 92.7MB
The Server Administration Software installer package contains tools for remote server administration. These applications require Mac OS X version 10.5 or later.

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Malware Alert: Flash Player 11? I Don’t Think So!

I was searching for the term “Reno 911 cast” and I noticed a somewhat weird looking link. As I suspected the link turned out to be a malicious one.

google_search_malware_link_result

The link redirects to another site that requires Flash Player 11. Flash Player 11? There is no Flash Player 11 yet.

malware-site

It is possible that MyArtsOnline.com is set up for the purpose of spreading malware. It is also possible that the site has been compromised.

MyArtsOnline.com according to McAfee