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Archive for September 26th, 2013
Mailbox App Allows HTML Emails to Execute Malicious Javascript Code
Michele Spagnuolo, a well-known security expert and blogger, has recently reported about a Mailbox vulnerability that allows any Javascript contained in the body of the email to be executed in the app.
Here’s what he writes (via ):
This is bad for security and privacy, because it allows advanced spam techniques, tracking of user actions, hijacking the user by just opening an email, and, using an exploitation framework, potentially much worse things. The app also loads external images without offering an option to disable this behavior.
Mailbox developers have reacted very fast - they promise this security breach will be patched within few hours.
And here’s what you can actually do using the malicious Javascript code:
Leave a commentInstagram for iOS is Updated with Design and Performance Improvements for iOS 7
Instagram app has been updated to match the iOS 7 design. Apart from the new look, application now runs faster and works more stable.
Apple Raises Prices for Mac mini in Several Countries
As it has been spotted earlier this day, the prices for the Mac mini both is Australia and Brazil have been increased due to some unexplained reason. This is what Mark Gurman of 9To5Mac .
In Australia, the prices were formerly A$699 and A$899 for the standard configurations, and the Mac mini Server model was priced at A$ 1,099.00. Now, the machines are priced at A$749, A$999, and A$1249, respectively.
The prices for the Mac mini have also been raised in Portugal and Malaysia, multiple tipsters have noticed.
Is it still unclear why Apple has changed the pricing for the Mac mini. Hope the company representatives will explain such a step as soon as possible.
New OS X 10.8.5 Release Is Around the Corner
A new version of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 is said to be released in the coming days. According to the unidentified sources, the so-called “Supplemental Update” is already being tested by Apple - that means that very soon it will reach the end-users. As usual, the new OS X version will be available through Software Update menu on the Mac App Store.
Leaked Photos of the Space Gray and Silver iPad 5
Sonny Dickson has published some photos showing a leaked ‘space grey’ and silver iPad 5. On the images, however, you won’t see the assembled device - only its front and back panels along with some flex cables.
Wunderlist Updated with Comments, Free Trial and More
Wunderlist for iOS has been updated with the ability to add comments to the to-do lists and a bunch of other improvements. For those, who don’t know - Wunderlist is one of the most popular task managers that allows you to create, manage and share your to-do lists and important notes.
