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Where are the Safari security updates for Windows and Snow Leopard? Users...

Apple released Safari 6 as part of its new Mac operating system, OS X Mountain Lion, as well as a version for Lion that fixes a whopping 121 security vulnerabilties. But what about Windows and Snow...

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Monday review: the hot 23 stories of last week

Just in case you missed any of our stories last week, here's a little recap.

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Apple zombie malware 'NetWeird' rummages for browser and email passwords

When we write Naked Security articles about Mac malware, we often end up creating a bit of a stir. So, with a deep breath, here's some Mac malware news: this time, it's a zombie Trojan called 'NetWeird'.

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Adobe fixes 25 critical security holes in its software

Adobe released an important update for its software on Monday, fixing 25 security holes. The updates affect Flash running on Windows, Apple Mac and Linux systems. In addition, Adobe AIR users on...

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Monday review: the hot 31 stories of the week

It's time for this week's Monday review: all our stories from the past seven days. Enjoy!

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Six critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave patched

If your Windows or Mac computer uses the Adobe Shockwave Player, it's time to update your systems.

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New variant of Mac Trojan discovered, targeting Tibet

The malware threat on Macs is real, and should not be underestimated.

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Monday review - the hot 22 stories of the week

Here you go. All the stories we wrote in the past seven days, in case you missed anything (or just want to read them again).

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Monday review - the hot 23 stories of the week

It's weekly summary time. Here's everything we've written in the last seven days.

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Dockster Mac malware found on Dalai Lama-related website

Mac malware has been found on a website related to the Dalai Lama, capable of allowing hackers to steal files and spy on keystrokes.

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Apple acts against "bait-and-switch" scammers in the App Store

Apple announced today that the bait-and-switch of software screenshots in the App Store will no longer be allowed. Once you submit an app, you'll have to stick to your original marketing materlal until...

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Apple and Mozilla - 'Just say no to Java'

After the recent discovery of a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's Java Web Start plugin Apple and Mozilla are now disabling Java by default until fixes are made available.

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How do you compare to Steve Wozniak? Take our survey and (maybe) win a new...

Last year, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak showed off his travel backpack to Gizmodo readers. He needed a whopping seven containers to get through airport security! Question is how do the rest of us...

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Serious security holes fixed in Opera - but Mac App Store users left at risk...

It should go without saying that if you use Opera, you should update to version 12.13 as soon as possible. But... what if you didn't get your copy of Opera from the official website? What if, instead,...

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Apple (again) washes its hands of the Java mess

Apple's thrown in the towel on the Java mess and has, for the second time in two weeks, blocked all versions of Java on OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and later.

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More Mac malware attacking minority groups in China

A targeted Mac malware attack strikes a minority group in China, exploiting an old Microsoft Word vulnerability.

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Apple's own Macs bitten by Java-based malware attack

Apple released a statement today acknowledging that they were victims of the same attackers that Facebook talked about last week. A zero-day Java vulnerability infected Apple Mac developers through a...

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Lessons to learn from the UGNazi hacking attacks against Mat Honan and...

Technology journalist Mat Honan and Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince have something in common - they've both been hacked by the UGNazi hacktivist group. And what they told the RSA Conference spells bad...

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Adobe tells Windows and Mac users to install critical security updates for...

Computer users should be getting used to security updates for Adobe Flash by now - after all, this is the fourth in as many weeks. Make sure your computers are protected as soon as possible.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Users weighed down by multiple gadgets - survey reveals the most...

Just how many devices does the average person carry on them? Which country loves their laptops? And who will come out on top - iPhone or Android? See what our survey says about your most favorite gadgets.

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