Symantec Backtracks on Adobe Flash Warning

After warning on Tuesday that hackers were exploiting an unpatched bug in Adobe Systems’ Flash Player software, Symantec has backtracked from this claim, saying the flaw is “very similar” to another vulnerability that was patched last month.

Symantec’s initial warning described a disturbing threat — a previously unknown and unpatched flaw that was being exploited on tens of thousands of Web pages. The flaw allowed attackers to install unauthorized software on a victim’s machine and was being used to install botnet programs and password-logging software, Symantec said.

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Thursday, June 5th, 2008

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Flash support for iPhone coming soon

The lack of Flash support in the Apple iPhone and iPod touch regularly leaves gaping holes in the middle of websites featuring online animations and videos when you’re surfing the web. But now new reports are saying Flash support for Apple devices isn’t far off.

According to GearLive, support for Flash content for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch is finally on the way. “Reliable sources” have told GearLive that Flash support is coming “very, very soon”.

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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

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