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Apple iTunes Security Flaw Discovered?

Posted by Zonk on from the unfortunate-song dept.

brajesh writes "CNET News.com is reporting that a critical vulnerability has been found in some versions of Apple's popular iTunes that could allow attackers to remotely take over a user's computer, according to a warning issued by eEye Digital Security, a security research firm. The latest iTunes flaw affects all operating systems from Windows XP to Mac OS X, according to the advisory. The discovery of this latest flaw comes days after Apple issued its iTunes 6 for Windows security update."

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  1. Awesome by Khyber · · Score: 0, Troll

    Now I know I'll be sticking with WinAmp instead of switching to iTunes. Thanks for the heads-up, slashdot!

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    Still waiting on Serviscope_minor to wake up to fucking reality and realize that Jessica Price isn't going to fuck him.
    1. Re:Awesome by nxaccount · · Score: 0, Troll

      Good luck syncing your iPod with WinAmp.

    2. Re:Awesome by nxaccount · · Score: 0, Troll

      Ok then, in light of this recent news, I'll just run right out and do that. Because we all know that ANYTHING from AOL is way more secure that everything else out there.