John the Geek Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/04/30/apple.s...y.ap/index.html Self-professed security experts are on the loose again. =) EDIT: Added attachment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Callahan Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 How about using a different browser? I never liked using the default browser of any OS....I'm an Opera fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 The browser isn't a problem, but rather the way the system itself works with file extensions. That's the "Safari security hole" in a nutshell. A "safe" file is downloaded and it gets sent to the Terminal (because it's really a command) instead of Preview (or some other program that doesn't normally have the power to destroy your Mac). Then the script works its magic (after you put in a password). Regardless of the browser, if you open the critter, you got the critter. With that being said, I use Safari with Unsanity's Paranoid Android APE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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