Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Apr 12 2012

Apple Updates Java for 3rd Time This Month To Deal With Flashback Trojan

Apple has released a third update to Java for both Mac OS x Lion and Mac OS X 10.6 to deal with the infections of the Flashback Trojan.  Infections reached a whopping 600,000 machines globally according to three anti-virus companies that were monitoring it (Dr. Web, the discoverer of the Trojan, Kaspersky, and Symantec) , however, that number has dropped to 270,000 in recent days.

The update on the Apple Support Website updates Java to Version 1.6.0_31.  This brings it inline with the Oracle version of Java.  You can download the latest version of Java through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or from Apple’s Support website at :

http://support.apple.com/downloads/

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Apr 2 2012

Apple Releases Update for iPhoto ’11

Apple has released an update to the iPhoto ’11 Application.  IPhoto Verison 9.2.3 addresses a host of issues and includes the following updates and enhancements:

  • Improves overall stability
  • Addresses an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly on systems with multiple user accounts

Fixes and enhancements included in iPhoto Versions 9.2 to 9.2.2

  • Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
  • Addresses compatibility with iCloud and iOS 5
  • Left and right swipe gestures can now be used to navigate between photos in Magnify (1-up) view
  • Previously imported photos are now displayed in a separate section of the Import window
  • Book/calendar themes and card categories can now be selected using a pop-up menu in the carousel view
  • Resolves an issue that could cause some pages of books to print incorrectly
  • Rebuilding a library now correctly preserves saved slideshows and books

The iPhoto 9.2.3 update requires users to have Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 or later.  You can download the latest version of iPhoto through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or through the iPhoto Support Page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1514

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Mar 28 2012

Apple Updates Safari to Version 5.1.5

Apple has released an update to their Safari Internet Browser software.  version 5.1.5 is intended to address a couple of stability issues in both Lion and Snow Leopard:

  • Fix an issue that could affect website usability when running Safari in 32-bit mode
  • Fix an issue that could affect the stability of Software Update on Mac OS X Server v10.6.8

You can update the browser through the Software Update  function under the Apple Menu or by downloading the update from the Safari Support Page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1070

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Mar 23 2012

Apple Updates Apple Software Installer for Mac OS X 10.6

Apple has released an update for the Apple Software Installer for users running Mac OS X 10.6.  Update 1.0 of the Apple Software Installer is intended to address an issue which prevented certain Apple Software packages from installing properly.  You will need to be running Mac OS X 10.6 and have updated to at least Mac OS X 10.6.8 to install this update.  The update can be installed from the Software Update option under the Apple Menu or by going to the Apple Software Installer Update support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1512

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Mar 19 2012

Apple Updates Digital Camera RAW Compatibility

Apple has updated the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility, releasing version 3.10 of the compatibility driver.  The update adds the following cameras to the compatibility list for Apple’s Apperture 3 as well as their iPhoto ’11 packages:

  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Nikon D4
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38
  • Samsung NX200
  • Sony Alpha NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-VG20

You will need at least Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Mac OS 10.7.1 installed in order to use this update.  You can install the update from the Software Update function under the Apple Menu in Mac OS X or from the Apple Support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1510

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Mar 14 2012

Apple Updates Epson Printer Drivers for Mac OS X

Apple has released an update to the Epson printer drivers for Mac OS X.  The latest version of the Epson drivers, version 2.10, requires users to have at least Mac OS X 10.6 on their machines.  You can download the drivers through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or from the Epson Printer Support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1398

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Mar 12 2012

Apple Updates Safari Web Browser to Version 5.1.4

Apple has released an update to their Safari Web Browser.  The update, Version 5.1.4, includes a number of fixes that improve the performance of the Safari Browser.  Included fixes are:

  • Improve JavaScript performance
  • Improve responsiveness when typing into the search field after changing network configurations or with an intermittent network connection
  • Address an issue that could cause webpages to flash white when switching between Safari windows
  • Address issues that prevented printing U.S. Postal Service shipping labels and embedded PDFs
  • Preserve links in PDFs saved from webpages
  • Fix an issue that could make Flash content appear incomplete after using gesture zooming
  • Fix an issue that could cause the screen to dim while watching HTML5 video
  • Improve stability, compatibility and startup time when using extensions
  • Allow cookies set during regular browsing to be available after using Private Browsing
  • Fix an issue that could cause some data to be left behind after pressing the “Remove All Website Data” button

The update is for Mac OS X users who are running at least Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or newer.     For Mac OS X Lion users, you must have at least 10.7.3 installed.  You can download the update through the Software Update feature under the Apple menu or from the Safari support page at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1070?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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Mar 6 2012

Aspyr Releases Company Of Heros Complete: Campaign Edition

Aspyr’s latest game for the Mac is the Company of Heros Complete: Campaign edition which is now available in the Mac App Store.   The game “redefines real time strategy gaming by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Beginning with the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, players lead squads of Allied soldiers into battle against the German war machine through some of the most pivotal battles of WWII. Through a rich single player campaign, players experience the cinematic intensity and bravery of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary events.”

Aspyr has included enough content in the game for over 50 hours of gameplay, with three separate armies and 6 campaigns.  The game is available for $49.99 from the Mac App Store at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/company-heroes-complete-campaign/id488724898?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Or you can alternatively download the app from the GameAgent store at:

http://www.gameagent.com/store/aspyr/pd/productID.245492800/pgm.78347700

The game requires a minimum system of:

  • Operating System: 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), 10.7.2 (Lion)
  • CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
  • Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 2600
  • Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8600
  • Video Memory (VRam): 256MB
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard

The Graphics cards supported by Company of Heros is:

  • NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600, 8800, 9600, GT 120, 320M, 330M
  • ATI RADEON HD 2600, HD 3870, HD 4670, HD 4850, HD 5670, HD 5750, HD 5770, HD 5870, HD 6630M, HD 6750M, HD 6970M
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000

You can find more information about the game at the Aspyr Company of Heros COmplete website at:

http://www.aspyr.com/games/company-of-heroes-complete-campaign-edition

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Feb 24 2012

Flashback Trojan Using Multi-Pronged Attack

A Mac Trojan which seems to build on lessons learned, is now attacking users in three ways. The Flashback.G Trojan targets two holed in Java, self installing if the latest version of Java is not installed. If neither of the holes is available, it tries a fake signed by “Apple, Inc.” certificate to install. The Trojan puts a number of files in /Users/Shared with the file extension .so. If you find these files on your machine, it is likely that your machine is infected.

You can check on this by starting the Terminal program and doing the following commands:

  • cd /Users/Shared
  • ls -al

Look for any dot (.) file that has an extension of .so.  The file also will put a .plist file at:

~/.MACOSX/environment.plist

And log files from the malware are stored at:

~/Library/Logs/vmLog

To delete the Trojan, go to ~/Library/Caches and search for a Java Applet.

  • ls -al *.jar
  • (also ls -al *.class)
  • rm (name_of_file).(.jar or .class)

The Trojan is not only able to perform the system checks but it also can self update, and seems to be targeting Mac OS 10.6 primarily which would be more likely to have the Java holes necessary for automatic installation.

One interesting aspect of the Trojan is that it will not install on machines that have any of the major Anti-Virus applications installed. This is in an attempt to keep the Trojan from being detected.

You can read more about this particular Trojan on the Integro Blog at:
http://blog.intego.com/flashback-mac-trojan-horse-infections-increasing-with-new-variant/

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Feb 21 2012

Apple Updates Printer and Scanner Software

Apple has released an update for the Printer and Scanner Software for Mac OS X Lion and Mac OS X V.10.6 based systems.  The update has fixes and patches for printers from:

  • Apple
  • Brother
  • Canon
  • Epson
  • Fuji Xeron
  • Gestetner
  • HP
  • InfoPrint
  • Infotec
  • Lanier
  • Lexmark
  • NRG
  • Ricoh
  • Samsung
  • Saving
  • Xeron, Tektronix

You can download the driver update for your particular printer by running the Software Update app under the Apple menu or by going to the driver website at:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669

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