Mirrorlure7m 11:23 AM 02-23-2014
A very important security update was released yesterday by apple. Everyone update your devices. This is something that will get worldwide news how big of a screwup apple did here.
PS More info on how important this update is:
http://gizmodo.com/why-apples-huge-s...ary-1529041062
Update: 2/23 - This is for all iOS devices. iPads, iPhones, iPods. Apple will be released a fix for there laptops, and desktops very soon.
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bighairlogo 12:02 PM 02-23-2014
stay on a secure network and you are fine.
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Mirrorlure7m 12:31 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by bighairlogo:
stay on a secure network and you are fine.
Not true.
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BlkDrew 12:34 PM 02-23-2014
Thank you, I hop on and off of servers
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bighairlogo 12:51 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by Mirrorlure7m:
Not true.
yup, secure network will be just as safe as before
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thecatch83 12:51 PM 02-23-2014
Apple is outstanding.....after going through three POS toshiba and sony windows based laptops, I finally went to the dark side and have never looked back. No email hackings, not one trojan or malware virus surfing p#*n....
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Mirrorlure7m 12:58 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by bighairlogo:
yup, secure network will be just as safe as before
If you want to feel that way no problem. Again I am here to help out by passing on info about a critical update that apple has pushed to all iOS devices and soon there OSX systems.. Read up on google just how severe this problem is if you do not update.
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bighairlogo 01:06 PM 02-23-2014
I appreciate the info as people on open networks are at risk, the flaw is in authentication from server to device. Where you will have a problem is if for instance you are in starbucks and are using public wifi, then yes someone can "slip in" between you and the server and can steal or modify emails or any information being sent. Avoid using safari, as for now it is the only browser affected. Apple mail is also vulnerable.
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Mirrorlure7m 02:41 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by bighairlogo:
I appreciate the info as people on open networks are at risk, the flaw is in authentication from server to device. Where you will have a problem is if for instance you are in starbucks and are using public wifi, then yes someone can "slip in" between you and the server and can steal or modify emails or any information being sent. Avoid using safari, as for now it is the only browser affected. Apple mail is also vulnerable.
But if you update your fine.
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Mirrorlure7m 07:28 PM 02-23-2014
kelmac07 07:30 PM 02-23-2014
Updated my Iphone and Ipad earlier today.
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Mirrorlure7m 07:37 PM 02-23-2014
The worst part is this bug has been in all iOS versions since 6.0 in 2013. So this is very serious. Thankfully it is now fixed. That is why everyone needs to update. I think Apple's stock will take a big hit tomorrow .
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pnoon 07:44 PM 02-23-2014
I'm curious, Joel.
Are you reporting what you've read? Or do you have a background in IT?
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Mirrorlure7m 07:56 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by pnoon:
I'm curious, Joel.
Are you reporting what you've read? Or do you have a background in IT?
This is what I read and also have done research and contacted a coder who used to work for apple and he explained how serious this really is. Explaining people in Sochi at the Olympics if they use a public wifi can have all there info stolen from them including credit card, personal info, passwords due to websites who posted it is all over the internet where the code was screwed up. There is actually a website that will tell you if your device is vulnerable.
http://gotofail.com
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icehog3 08:02 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by :
Safe.
We have examined your OS and browser version information and have determined you are not at risk without actually running the test. You may force the test to run anyway.
:-)
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Mirrorlure7m 08:03 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by icehog3:
:-)
You must have 7.0.6. Am I correct ? When did you update ?
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Robulous78 08:03 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by bighairlogo:
I appreciate the info as people on open networks are at risk, the flaw is in authentication from server to device. Where you will have a problem is if for instance you are in starbucks and are using public wifi, then yes someone can "slip in" between you and the server and can steal or modify emails or any information being sent. Avoid using safari, as for now it is the only browser affected. Apple mail is also vulnerable.
I have it on good authority that Tyler knows what he is talking about here...
:-)
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Mirrorlure7m 08:07 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by Robulous78:
I have it on good authority that Tyler knows what he is talking about here... :-)
I don't doubt him at all but why not use safari or use public wifi ? Just update your device so you can use all the features and be secure. That is all I am saying. I posted this just to help the brothers and sisters out here. I know the severity of this security issue and that is why it is such a big deal. If you don't trust me do some research and you will see just how serious this is.
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Robulous78 08:19 PM 02-23-2014
Didnt mean to say anything about what you said Joel, what you said is also accurate.
I guess I just assume if its a public network that it is probably unsafe... maybe I am the exception but I still am weary of making purchases on private networks even...
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Mirrorlure7m 08:25 PM 02-23-2014
Originally Posted by Robulous78:
Didnt mean to say anything about what you said Joel, what you said is also accurate.
I guess I just assume if its a public network that it is probably unsafe... maybe I am the exception but I still am weary of making purchases on private networks even...
I understand, it is sad some people are not taking this serious. At the end of the day it is there personal info that can be stolen.
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