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Apple Releases Security Update 2003-03-24

Posted by pudge on from the lolly-lolly-lolly-get-your-security-related-update-here dept.

skeeter17 writes "Apple updates security again. According the description: 'Security Update 2002-03-24 addresses a Samba vulnerability which could allow unauthorized remote access to the host system. .... OpenSSL is also updated to address an issue in which RSA private keys can be compromised when communicating over LANs, Internet2/Abilene, and interprocess communication on local machine. ... It is recommended that all users install this Security Update.' Well! There you have it folks!" It is available via Software Update.

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  1. Re:Why don't you just get a REAL operating system. by Pathwalker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft file sharing is the most secure in the world. In fact, you don't even need to use a firewall with Windows.

    That's right - all you need to do is leave your box hooked up to the network with no firewall, and in less than 5 minutes, one of a large number of dedicated volunteers will scan your system for any security flaws. If any are found, this tireless worker will log into your box, and install any necessary patches for you.

    Don't worry if the disk thrashes from time to time, or if there is a lot of network activity, these are just symptoms of the high level of careful service you are receiving from your unknown friend.

    To ensure the best service, be sure to tip him, by putting your credit card number, zip code, expiration date, SSN, and a suggested tip amount in a file called c:\tip.txt. A little gesture like this can go a long way!