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Kaspersky Lab to help advice Apple on Mac OS X security

It never hurts to ask for a helping hand. Per computing.co.uk, Apple has invited Kaspersky Lab to consult on potential OS X security issues following the aftermath of the largest malware outbreak on the platform. Kaspersky has begun analyzing the OS X platform at Apple’s request, the company’s chief technology officer, Nikolai Grebennikov, said in […]

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Apple releases Java updates for Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 operating systems

The fixes, they tend to help. Late Tuesday, Apple released Java update for Mac OS X 10.6 brings Java SE 5 to 1.6.0_29, providing “improved compatibility, security, and reliability.” The 75.45MB download requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 to install and run. The company also released Java for OS X Lion Update 1, which updates Java […]

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AT&T to argue need for T-Mobile resources, spectrum, in merger deal

You may not think too highly of wireless carrier AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA, but apparently it’s necessary for the company to move forward. This was the statement from company officials on Thursday, who said the deal would allow AT&T to significantly improve its mobile network capacity and give better service to its customers. Critics […]

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Apple, Google Hiring Each Other’s Employees as Tech Feud Grows

Maybe they’ll stop feuding soon, but they’ve got some good Hatfield vs. McCoy traction going here, so why would they stop now? According to AppleInsider, Apple recently hired a former Google product manager for a secretive “pretty neat role” with the company, while a new Google employee has shared harsh words about Apple’s “Disney-fied” approach […]