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Apple patches Mac OS X flaws

Apple Computer has released nearly a dozen fixes for flaws in its Mac OS operating system, including a script for preventing phishers from fooling users of its Safari browser. http://ct.zdnet.com.com/clicks?c=87670-45018394&brand=zdnet&ds=5

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Symantec study warns of more OS X attacks http://ct.zdnet.com.com/clicks?c=87671-45018394&brand=zdnet&ds=5

Insecure messaging?

When Jimmy Kuo gave his 13-year-old daughter permission to begin using America Online's AIM Express, he warned her that if she managed to download any viruses, the result would be no IM for a long, long time. http://ct.zdnet.com.com/clicks?c=87672-45018394&brand=zdnet&ds=5

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Are release schedules adequate to protect against Mac OS flaws? (voice your opinion) http://ct.zdnet.com.com/clicks?c=87673-45018394&brand=zdnet&ds=5

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