Private Press Briefings Suggest New Apple Products This Week
Writing for 9to5Mac, Zac Hall says that Apple could be holding private press briefings this week. If this is the case then we could see new Apple product announcements as early as the middle of the week. This week appears to be one of those occasions based both on what 9to5Mac is hearing privately and suggestions by multiple public disclosures. If Apple is holding private press meetings at the start of this week, that suggests we could see the subject of those meetings announced publicly by the middle of the week. I’m looking forward to the release of Apple’s ‘Tag’ Bluetooth beacons.

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Windscribe VPN Pro 1-Year Subscription: $49
We have a deal for you on a subscription to Windscribe VPN Pro. It works with iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. The Canadian company features a strict no-logging policy and anonymous sign-up that doesn’t even require an email address. The pro subscription comes with unlimited downloads, unlimited data, and unlimited connections. A 1 year subscription is $49 through our deal, with longer subscriptions available on the full listing.

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Google’s Project Nightingale Collects Health Data on Milli...
Teaming up with Ascension, Project Nightingale aims to collect health data from millions of Americans, without telling patients or doctors.

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Tech Company Standouts for Giving Veterans Their Due
Today is Veterans Day. I got a note last week from Joe Sestak, one of the shrinking field of United States presidential candidates, reminding me that we should observe a moment of silence in recognition of our veterans today. We've asked these people to put their lives on the line for us, and we get a day to offer our thanks. Giving our thanks is the least we can do.

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The ‘Uncanny Valley’ Mac Pro – Failure on Arrival
Apple should consider dramatically cutting the price of the new Mac Pro when it announces availability, and it should be releasing a more current update within 12 months to make the Mac Pro competitive.  

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macOS Mail Stores Encrypted Emails in Plain Text
IT specialist Bob Gendler found that macOS Mail was storing encrypted emails in plain text. He first notified Apple on July 29, but only got a temporary fix from the company 99 days later on November 5. The main thing I discovered was that the snippets.db database file in the Suggestions folder stored my emails. And on top of that, I found that it stored my S/MIME encrypted emails completely UNENCRYPTED. Even with Siri disabled on the Mac, it *still* stores unencrypted messages in this database! Mr. Gendler shard a fix in his blog post.

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16-inch MacBook Pro reveal likely this week as Apple appears...
Where is the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? Apple hasn’t officially announced the larger entry in the notebook lineup, but there’s growing evidence that we could finally be on the cusp of an unveil as soon as this week. This is the MacBook Pro that’s expected to be the first to replace the failure plagued butterfly switch keyboard with more reliable scissor switch keys. The rumored MacBook Pro update also appears to have slightly slimmer bezels around the sides of the larger display and changes to the Touch Bar layout. more… The post 16-inch MacBook Pro reveal likely this week as Apple appears to be holding private press briefings appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Hyper’s compact 100W GaN USB-C charger w/ built-in wall pl...
Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is what’s making it possible for manufacturers to create more compact chargers than ever before. Now, Hyper has launched what it’s calling the “world’s first & smallest 100W GaN USB-C Charger” that features two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports and it looks like a great choice for MacBooks, iPad Pro, iPhone, and more. more… The post Hyper’s compact 100W GaN USB-C charger w/ built-in wall plug is great for MacBooks, iPad Pro, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Review: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max one ...
Apple's iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max were released just over a month ago. Here's what all three of Apple's newest iPhones are really like after intensive, daily, real-world use.

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Vance Powell’s top miking techniques
Ask four-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Danger Mouse), a question about mic placement, and you’re just as likely to get an answer about the final mix. See, for the laconic Missouri native and former front-of-house engineer, selecting and setting up microphones, and arranging how and where the players will stand during a session is all part and parcel of creating a virtual soundstage that’ll go on to form the basis of a song’s sonic image. Vance is one of my favorite engineers. I've had the opportunity to speak with him on a number of occasions and his commitment to getting things just right is impressive.∞ Read this on The Loop

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Analyst: Apple Watch Series 6 will be faster, have better wa...
In a note to clients — as noted by MacRumors — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the Apple Watch Series 6 will offer faster performance, improved water resistance, and improved wireless transmission for potentially faster Wi-Fi and cellular speeds. 

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Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air is $750, 10.5-inch iPad Pro $299 ...
Today’s best deals include Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air from $750, plus markdowns on previous-generation iPad Pro, and our roundup of all the best Singles Day deals. Hit the jump for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break and more. more… The post Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air is $750, 10.5-inch iPad Pro $299 off, and the best Singles Day offers appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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The Morning Show Episode 4 Review: Bradley Jackson Fights Ba...
Episode four of the Morning Show takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is Bradley Jackson’s first week in the co-anchor hot seat.

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Apple Removes Instagram Stalking app ‘Like Patrol’
Apple has removed a stalking app called Like Patrol from the App Store after Instagram sent a cease-and-desist order to the developers.

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Checkra1n is the first public jailbreak tool compatible with...
Developer and hacker Axi0mX announced back in September a new exploit called “checkm8” that offers the possibility to jailbreak almost every Apple A-series CPU up to A11 Bionic chip. Today they’re releasing Checkra1n, the first public jailbreak tool compatible with iPhone and iPad running iOS 13. more… The post Checkra1n is the first public jailbreak tool compatible with iOS 13 appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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‘Apple Watch Series 6’ expected to have better w...
Work on the "Apple Watch Series 6" is already underway, with Ming-Chi Kuo expecting the new model to have faster wireless connectivity, better performance, and be more water resistant.

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Mini-review: Bandly is an Apple Watch band made from real wo...
You woodn’t have thought it possible, but yes, you can actually have an Apple Watch band – something flexible that needs to wrap around your wrist – made from real wood! Bandly is the creation of Philadelphia-based designer Lorenzo Buffa, who previously used a patented technique to create the bands for analog watches. These have been sold in major museum stores like MoMA & Guggenheim, and he’s now created versions for the Apple Watch… more… The post Mini-review: Bandly is an Apple Watch band made from real wood appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple intervenes and pulls third-party app made to stalk Ins...
Back in October, Instagram removed the ability to see other users’ likes and comments within the Activity tab. However, third-party apps such as Like Patrol continued to offer a way to stalk what others are doing on the social media service. Now Apple has pulled Like Patrol from the App Store. more… The post Apple intervenes and pulls third-party app made to stalk Instagram activity appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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9to5Mac Daily: November 11, 2019 – Apple AR glasses roadm...
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Channels: Channels makes it easy to watch live TV from all of your devices. Get your first month of Channels Plus for free here. 

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Wall Street Watchdog Opens Probe Into Goldman Sachs and Appl...
An investigation into Goldman Sachs has been opened following accusations that the Apple Card credit offered a higher credit-limit to men.

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How AR App Healium Helps Veterans Manage Anxiety
Apple shared the story of an AR app called Healium. It helps veterans manage their anxiety using a blend of storytelling, neuroscience, and game design.

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iPhone 11 Pro and Max Storm Alibaba Singles Day
It’s Singles Day in China – Alibaba’s equivalent Amazon Prime Day. Apple did exceptionally well out of the event, so-called because of all the 1s in the date.  The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max were two of the best selling items during the event, Cult of Mac reported. As trade tensions ease, the new devices seem to be proving very popular in the country. This year’s 24-hour shopping event has surpassed last year’s 213.5 billion yuan (more than $30 billion) record for gross merchandise value sold. The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max were reportedly two of the top-selling items during Singles Day. 2019 marks the 11th Singles Day event. It’s a 24-hour period, held every November 11, in which Alibaba offers big discounts on its e-commerce site. Last year, Singles Day exceeded spending by consumers on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Exciting ‘iPhone 12’ concept imagines dramatic design ch...
Your brand-new iPhone 11 is about to look outdated already thanks to these exciting “iPhone 12” concept images. The renders imagine what next year’s refresh will look like based on the rumors that have surfaced so far. It takes design cues from the iconic iPhone 4 while improving on what we have today. Reliable TF […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Next Apple Watch May Have Touch ID in The Display
The next generation of Apple Watch might have antennas in the band and Touch ID in the display. That’s according to a new patent uncovered by Patently Apple. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the Patent on Thursday. Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published yet another patent application from Apple that covers moving the internal watch antennas to a future Apple Watch band – and possibly adding Touch ID to the display. Apple’s invention generally relates to antenna assemblies for watch bands, and, more particularly, to stretchable antenna elements embedded into watch bands. The watch band provides wireless communication via an antenna embedded within the watch band in a manner that protects the structural integrity and operation of the antenna. The watch bands described provides antenna assemblies that adaptably stretch, bend, and flex with the bodies of the watch bands. The embedded antenna assemblies avoid damage from applied forces while also maintaining the compliance and comfort of the watch band while worn by a user.

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HandBrake 1.3.0
Enhances the queue user interface and adds support for Ultra HD Blu-ray discs without copy protection. (Free, 19.4 MB)

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Veterans using Healium app on iPhone to combat anxiety
On Veterans Day, Apple is highlighting the use of the iPhone and augmented reality to ease stress in returning service members, and those on active duty.

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Apple AR headset launch not until 2022, according to interna...
A report today claims that the Apple AR headset launch won’t be taking place until 2022 — some two years later than has previously been suggested. The information was reportedly announced to team members at an internal presentation in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. The report suggests the Cupertino company plans a two-stage launch for the product that has been colloquially referenced as Apple Glasses… more… The post Apple AR headset launch not until 2022, according to internal presentation appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Healium iPhone app using augmented reality to help veterans ...
Apple is celebrating Veterans Day in a variety of ways including a homepage banner, Apple Watch activity challenge, and more. It’s also highlighting an augmented reality app for iPhone called Healium AR that is helping Veterans better deal with anxiety. more… The post Healium iPhone app using augmented reality to help veterans manage anxiety appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:The augmented reality app helping veterans manage anxiety

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Retailer Orvis.com Leaked Hundreds of Internal Passwords on ...
Orvis, a Vermont-based retailer that specializes in high-end fly fishing equipment and other sporting goods, leaked hundreds of internal passwords on Pastebin.com for several weeks last month, exposing credentials the company used to manage everything from firewalls and routers to administrator accounts and database servers, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Orvis says the exposure was inadvertent, and that many of the credentials were already expired.

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Study: Ransomware, Data Breaches at Hospitals tied to Uptick...
Hospitals that have been hit by a data breach or ransomware attack can expect to see an increase in the death rate among heart patients in the following months or years because of cybersecurity remediation efforts, a new study posits. Health industry experts say the findings should prompt a larger review of how security -- or the lack thereof -- may be impacting patient outcomes.

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Researchers use lasers to hack Siri, Alexa, Google assistant...
Researchers have used programmable low-powered lasers to remotely control voice-activated personal assistants like Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, and Google Assistant from up to 360 feet away. These attacks exploit a vulnerability in microphones using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), which the researchers have discovered will respond to lasers the same way they will respond to sound. The […]

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Apple updates its privacy page with sleek new look
A company’s privacy page usually reads like it was written by lawyers—because it usually is. Information is rarely presented in a way that laypeople can understand, and as for making it both easy to consume and easy on the eyes? Forget it. Apple’s new privacy page thinks different. It presents the company’s privacy info in plain […]

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iPad vs. MacBook: is iPadOS a game changer?
It took Apple more than nine years to recognize that the iPhone and iPad were different enough to warrant separate operating systems: iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. Now, with the changes in the new iPadOS, an iPad could replace a laptop for many people. iPadOS may really be a game changer for mobile computing. But just how effectively can an iPad replace a MacBook?

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Red Hat Security Advisory 2019-3513-01
- The glibc packages provide the standard C libraries, POSIX thread libraries, standard math libraries, and the name service cache daemon used by multiple programs on the system. Without these libraries, the Linux system cannot function correctly.

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of October 28, 2019
Original release date: November 4, 2019The CISA Weekly Vulnerability Summary Bulletin is created using information from the NIST NVD. In some cases, the vulnerabilities in the Bulletin may not yet have assigned CVSS scores. Please visit NVD for updated vulnerability entries, which include CVSS scores once they are available. High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info adobe -- experience_manager   Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5, 6.4, 6.3 and 6.2 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2019-8088CONFIRM apache -- thrift In Apache Thrift all versions up to and including 0.12.0, a server or client may run into an endless loop when feed with specific input data. Because the issue had already been partially fixed in version 0.11.0, depending on the installed version it affects only certain language bindings. 2019-10-29 7.8 CVE-2019-0205MISC bitlbee -- bitlbee   Bitlbee does not drop extra group privileges correctly in unix.c 2019-10-29 7.5 CVE-2012-1187MISCMISCMISCMISC cisco -- video_communications_server   Cisco Video Communications Server (VCS) before X7.0.3 contains a command injection vulnerability which allows remote, authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. 2019-10-29 9 CVE-2011-2538CONFIRM codesys -- eni_server   CODESYS V2.3 ENI server up to V3.2.2.24 has a Buffer Overflow. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2019-16265CONFIRMMISC d-link -- dir-865   D-Link DIR-865L has PHP File Inclusion in the router xml file. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2013-4857MISCMISC d-link -- dir-865l_devices   D-Link DIR-865L has SMB Symlink Traversal due to misconfiguration in the SMB service allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share. 2019-10-25 7.9 CVE-2013-4855MISCMISCMISC debian_project -- qtparted   qtparted has insecure library loading which may allow arbitrary code execution 2019-10-29 7.5 CVE-2010-3375DEBIANMISCMISC google -- chrome   browser/extensions/api/dial/dial_registry.cc in Google Chrome before 54.0.2840.98 on macOS, before 54.0.2840.99 on Windows, and before 54.0.2840.100 on Linux neglects to copy a device ID before an erase() call, which causes the erase operation to access data that that erase operation will destroy. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2016-5202MISCMISCMISCMISCMISC hot-world -- repetier-server A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in RepetierServer.exe in Repetier-Server 0.8 through 0.91 that allows for the creation of a user controlled XML file at an unintended location. When this is combined with CVE-2019-14451, an attacker can upload an "external command" configuration as a printer configuration, and achieve remote code execution. After exploitation, loading of the external command configuration is dependent on a system reboot or service restart. 2019-10-28 10 CVE-2019-14450CONFIRMMISC hot-world -- repetier-server   RepetierServer.exe in Repetier-Server 0.8 through 0.91 does not properly validate the XML data structure provided when uploading a new printer configuration. When this is combined with CVE-2019-14450, an attacker can upload an "external command" configuration as a printer configuration, and achieve remote code execution. After exploitation, loading of the external command configuration is dependent on a system reboot or service restart. 2019-10-25 10 CVE-2019-14451CONFIRMMISC intrasrv -- intrasrv   A remote SEH buffer overflow has been discovered in IntraSrv 1.0 (2007-06-03). An attacker may send a crafted HTTP GET or HEAD request that can result in a compromise of the hosting system. 2019-10-28 10 CVE-2019-17181MISCMISC jetbrains -- teamcity In JetBrains TeamCity before 2019.1.4, insecure Java Deserialization could potentially allow remote code execution. 2019-10-31 7.5 CVE-2019-18364CONFIRM k7_computing -- antivirus_premium_and_total_security_and_ultimate_security   In K7 Antivirus Premium 16.0.xxx through 16.0.0120; K7 Total Security 16.0.xxx through 16.0.0120; and K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.xxx through 16.0.0120, the module K7TSHlpr.dll improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing arbitrary registry writes in the K7AVOptn.dll module to facilitate escalation of privileges via inter-process communication with a service process. 2019-10-28 7.5 CVE-2019-16897MISC labf -- nfsaxe_ftp_client   Buffer overflow in LabF nfsAxe FTP client 3.7 allows an attacker to execute code remotely. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2017-14742EXPLOIT-DB linksys -- ea6500_router   Linksys EA6500 has SMB Symlink Traversal allowing symbolic links to be created to locations outside of the Samba share. 2019-10-25 10 CVE-2013-4658MISCMISCMISC medoo -- medoo   columnQuote in medoo before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to perform a SQL Injection due to improper escaping. 2019-10-30 7.5 CVE-2019-10762MISCMISC mikrotik -- routeros   RouterOS 6.45.6 Stable, RouterOS 6.44.5 Long-term, and below insufficiently validate where upgrade packages are download from when using the autoupgrade feature. Therefore, a remote attacker can trick the router into "upgrading" to an older version of RouterOS and possibly reseting all the system's usernames and passwords. 2019-10-29 8.5 CVE-2019-3977MISC milesight -- ip_security_cameras   Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a buffer overflow in a web application via a long username or password. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2016-2356MISCMISCMISC milesight -- ip_security_cameras   Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and access a protected resource by simultaneously making a request for the unprotected vb.htm resource. 2019-10-25 7.5 CVE-2016-2359MISCMISCMISC mitsubishi_electric_and_inea -- me-rtu_devices An issue was discovered on Mitsubishi Electric ME-RTU devices through 2.02 and INEA ME-RTU devices through 3.0. Undocumented hard-coded user passwords for root, ineaadmin, mitsadmin, and maint could allow an attacker to gain unauthorised access to the RTU. (Also, the accounts ineaadmin and mitsadmin are able to escalate privileges to root without supplying a password due to insecure entries in /etc/sudoers on the RTU.) 2019-10-28 10 CVE-2019-14930MISCMISC mitsubishi_electric_and_inea -- me-rtu_devices   An issue was discovered on Mitsubishi Electric ME-RTU devices through 2.02 and INEA ME-RTU devices through 3.0. An unauthenticated remote OS Command Injection vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the RTU due to the passing of unsafe user supplied data to the RTU's system shell. Functionality in mobile.php provides users with the ability to ping sites or IP addresses via Mobile Connection Test. When the Mobile Connection Test is submitted, action.php is called to execute the test. An attacker can use a shell command separator (;) in the host variable to execute operating system commands upon submitting the test data. 2019-10-28 10 CVE-2019-14931MISCMISC mitsubishi_electric_and_inea -- me-rtu_devices   An issue was discovered on Mitsubishi Electric ME-RTU devices through 2.02 and INEA ME-RTU devices through 3.0. Hard-coded SSH keys allow an attacker to gain unauthorised access or disclose encrypted data on the RTU due to the keys not being regenerated on initial installation or with firmware updates. In other words, these devices use private-key values in /etc/ssh/ssh_host_rsa_key, /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key, and /etc/ssh/ssh_host_dsa_key files that are publicly available from the vendor web sites. 2019-10-28 7.5 CVE-2019-14926MISCMISC philips -- intellispace_perinatal   In IntelliSpace Perinatal, Versions K and prior, a vulnerability within the IntelliSpace Perinatal application environment could enable an unauthorized attacker with physical access to a locked application screen, or an authorized remote desktop session host application user to break-out from the containment of the application and access unauthorized resources from the Windows operating system as the limited-access Windows user. Due to potential Windows vulnerabilities, it may be possible for additional attack methods to be used to escalate privileges on the operating system. 2019-10-25 7.2 CVE-2019-13546MISC php -- php   In PHP versions 7.1.x below 7.1.33, 7.2.x below 7.2.24 and 7.3.x below 7.3.11 in certain configurations of FPM setup it is possible to cause FPM module to write past allocated buffers into the space reserved for FCGI protocol data, thus opening the possibility of remote code execution. 2019-10-28 7.5 CVE-2019-11043REDHATREDHATREDHATREDHATCONFIRMMISCFEDORAFEDORAFEDORACONFIRMCONFIRMUBUNTUUBUNTUDEBIANDEBIAN pixelpost -- pixelpost   pixelpost 1.7.1 has SQL injection 2019-10-28 7.5 CVE-2009-4899MISCDEBIANMISC rconfig -- rconfig   An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.2. An attacker can directly execute system commands by sending a GET request to search.crud.php because the catCommand parameter is passed to the exec function without filtering, which can lead to command execution. 2019-10-28 9 CVE-2019-16663MISCMISCMISCMISCMISC rconfig -- rconfig   An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.2. An attacker can directly execute system commands by sending a GET request to ajaxServerSettingsChk.php because the rootUname parameter is passed to the exec function without filtering, which can lead to command execution. 2019-10-28 10 CVE-2019-16662MISCMISCMISCMISCMISCMISC rittal -- rittal_chiller_sk_3232_series   Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 ? B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems is configured using hard-coded credentials. These credentials could allow attackers to influence the primary operations of the affected systems, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point. 2019-10-25 10 CVE-2019-13553FULLDISCMISC sequelize -- sequelize   Sequelize all versions prior to 3.35.1, 4.44.3, and 5.8.11 are vulnerable to SQL Injection due to JSON path keys not being properly escaped for the MySQL/MariaDB dialects. 2019-10-29 7.5 CVE-2019-10748MISCMISCMISC sequelize -- sequelize   sequelize before version 3.35.1 allows attackers to perform a SQL Injection due to the JSON path keys not being properly sanitized in the Postgres dialect. 2019-10-29 7.5 CVE-2019-10749MISCMISC snoopy -- snoopy e Snoopy before 2.0.0 has a security hole in exec cURL 2019-10-28 7.5 CVE-2002-2444MISCDEBIANMISC sugarcrm -- sugarcrm   SugarCRM CE

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NCR Barred Mint, QuickBooks from Banking Platform During Acc...
Banking industry giant NCR Corp. [NYSE: NCR] late last month took the unusual step of temporarily blocking third-party financial data aggregators Mint and QuicBooks Online from accessing Digital Insight, an online banking platform used by hundreds of financial institutions. That ban, which came in response to a series of bank account takeovers in which cybercriminals used aggregation sites to surveil and drain consumer accounts, has since been rescinded. But the incident raises fresh questions about the proper role of digital banking platforms in fighting password abuse.

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Increase your privacy with CyberGhost VPN
If you've followed Intego's blog and podcast for a while, you may recall that we've mentioned the privacy and security benefits of VPNs—virtual private networks—several times. As a quick recap, here are just a handful of the advantages that a good personal VPN can provide: hide your personal IP address from sites you visit, apps […]

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Breaches at NetworkSolutions, Register.com, and Web.com
Top domain name registrars NetworkSolutions.com, Register.com and Web.com are asking customers to reset their passwords after discovering an intrusion in August 2019 in which customer account information was accessed.

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Facebook sues NSO Group for WhatsApp spyware attack
  Social media giant Facebook, owner of the WhatsApp messaging platform, has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli company that develops software for intelligence agencies. Back in May 2019, NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was found to have spread to about 1,400 mobile devices via a remotely exploitable vulnerability in the iOS and Android […]

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Apple has refurbished 2019 13″ 1.4GHz MacBook Pros availab...
Apple has a full line of Certified Refurbished 2019 13″ 1.4GHz 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pros available starting at $1099 and up to $230 off MSRP. Apple’s one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: – 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB Space Gray 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pro (MUHN2LL/A): $1099 $200 off MSRP – 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB Space Gray 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pro (MUHP2LL/A): $1269 $230 off MSRP – 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB Silver 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pro (MUHQ2LL/A): $1099 $200 off MSRP – 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB Silver 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pro (MUHR2LL/A): $1269 $230 off MSRP Their prices are the cheapest available for 2019 13″ MacBook Pros anywhere. See our 13″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple’s resellers, → Read More...

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2019 13″ 1.4GHz 4-Core MacBook Pros on sale for $150-$200 ...
Amazon has new 2019 13″ 1.4GHz 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pros on sale for $150-$200 off Apple’s MSRP. These are the same MacBook Pros sold by Apple in its retail and online stores: – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $1149 $150 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $1149 $150 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $1299.99 $200 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $1299.99 $200 off MSRP B&H Photo has new 2019 13″ 1.4GHz 4-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pros on sale for up to $200 off Apple’s MSRP as well. Overnight shipping is free to many addresses in the US: – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $1149 $150 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/128GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $1149 $150 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $1299.99 $200 off MSRP – 2019 13″ 1.4GHz/256GB 4-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $1299.99 $200 off MSRP See our 13″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple’s resellers, → Read More...

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11″ 64GB Gray WiFi iPad Pro on sale for $674, save $125
Amazon has the 11″ 64GB Gray WiFi iPad Pro on sale today for $674 shipped. Their price is $125 off MSRP for this iPad, and it’s the lowest price available for the 64GB model from any → Read More...

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2019 15″ MacBook Pros available for up to $420 off MSRP, s...
Apple has a full line of 2019 15″ 6-Core and 8-Core Touch Bar MacBook Pros, Certified Refurbished, available for up to $420 off the cost of new models. Each model features a new outer case, shipping is free, and an Apple 1-year warranty is standard. Apple’s refurbished prices are currently the cheapest available for 2019 15″ MacBook Pros anywhere: – 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro (Space Gray): $2039 $360 off MSRP – 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro (Silver): $2039 $360 off MSRP – 15″ 2.3GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro (Space Gray): $2379 $420 off MSRP – 15″ 2.6GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro (Silver): $2379 $420 off MSRP See our 15″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple’s resellers, → Read More...

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2019 15″ MacBook Pros on sale this week for $200-$300 off ...
Apple resellers B&H Photo and Amazon are offering the new 2019 15″ MacBook Pros for up to $300 off Apple’s MSRP including free shipping. These are the same MacBook Pros sold by Apple in its retail and online stores: B&H Photo: – 2019 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $2099.99 $300 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.3GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $2499.99 $300 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $2199 $200 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.3GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $2499.99 $300 off MSRP B&H Photo will include free overnight delivery to many locations in the US. Amazon: – 2019 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $2099.99 $300 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.3GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro Space Gray: $2499.99 $300 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.6GHz 6-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $2199 $200 off MSRP – 2019 15″ 2.3GHz 8-Core MacBook Pro Silver: $2499.99 $300 off MSRP Be sure to select Amazon as the seller rather than a third-party. See our 15″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker for the latest prices & deals from Apple’s resellers, → Read More...

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Sunday Sale: AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for $159, $...
B&H Photo has Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case on sale for $159.99 through 11:59pm ET on November 11th. Their price is $40 off Apple’s MSRP, and it’s the lowest price available for these AirPods from any Apple reseller. Shipping is free. See our AirPod Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals from Apple and → Read More...

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Details of Sams Club November 9th one day Apple sales event
Through midnight Saturday night (November 9th), Sams Club online has several Apple products on sale as part of their One Day sales event. Choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary: (1) 11″ iPad Pros (64GB & 256GB models): up to $150 off MSRP (2) 12″ 64GB iPad Pro: $200 off MSRP (3) 10.5″ 256GB iPad Air: $100 off MSRP (4) Apple Watch Series 5 models: up to $40 off MSRP (5) Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, Xr, Xs, & Xs Max with Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T: up to $650 in gift cards. Gift cards include a $400 Sam’s Club Gift Card + $250 Sam’s Club e-Gift Card. How do the gift cards work? Here is the fine print: “Up to $400 gift card per activation when purchased on installment. Gift card provided at time of activation and may not be used toward same transaction or to pay for membership fee or select services. Up to $250 value eligible with trade-in of a Samsung Note9 512GB AT&T or iPhone 8+ 256GB Verizon or newer and other select devices.” Note that a $45 annual Sams Club membership is required to qualify for these savings. Sale prices expire Saturday night, November 9th, at → Read More...

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Sprint is offering the 64GB Apple iPhone 11 for $15 per mont...
Sprint has the new 64GB iPhone 11 available for $15 per month for new lines. That’s about 50% off their standard monthly lease of $29.17. Over is valid until November 24, 2019. The fine print: “Lease the new iPhone 11 for just $15/month: iPhone 11 64GB $15/mo. after $14.17/mo. credit, applied within 2 bills. Reqs. new line and 18-mo. lease with approved credit. If you cancel early, remaining balance due.” This deal is live at → Read More...

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New Sprint November iPhone deal: Lease one iPhone 11, get a ...
Switch to Sprint and purchase an Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, or 11 Pro Max, and get a second 64GB iPhone 11 for free. Requires 2 new lines or 1 upgrade-eligible line and 1 new line. Offer is valid from November 8, 2019 to December 5, 2019. The fine print: “Lease an iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max and get a second iPhone 11 on us: iPhone 11 64GB $29.17/mo. iPhone 11 Pro $41.67/mo. iPhone 11 Pro Max $45.84/mo. Second iPhone 11 64 GB $0/mo. after $29.17/mo. credit, applied within 2 bills. Reqs 2 new lines or 1 new and 1 upgrade, 18 month leases with approved credit. If you cancel early, remaining balance due. Excludes tax.” Sprint’s deal is live on their → Read More...

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Details of Amazon’s early Black Friday 2019 HoliDeals Appl...
Amazon has several Apple sales ongoing this weekend as part of their early Black Friday 2019 HoliDeals discounts. These are the same models sold by Apple in its retail and online stores. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller rather than a third-party, and note that stock status may vary. Here’s the rundown of what Apple discounts are currently available: MacBooks: – 2019 15″ MacBook Pros: $300 off MSRP, starting at $2099 – 2019 13″ MacBook Pros: $200-$300 off MSRP, starting at $1099 – 2019 13″ MacBook Airs: Up to $200 off MSRP, starting at $899 iMacs: – 21″ & 27″ iMacs: Up to $200 off MSRP, starting at $1049 iPad Pros: – 11″ iPad Pros: Up to $250 off MSRP, starting at $649 – 12″ iPad Pros: Up to $200 off MSRP, starting at $849 iPad Smart Keyboards: – Up to $60 off MSRP, starting at $99 AirPods: – AirPods with Charging Case: $144, $15 off MSRP – AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $164.99, $35 off MSRP – Wireless Charging Case: $69, $10 off MSRP For the latest up-to-date sale prices on these items from Apple and its resellers, see our price trackers (full list in the menu at the top of → Read More...

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New 21″ and 27″ iMacs on sale for up to $200 off Apple�...
Amazon has new 21″ iMacs on sale for up to $200 off Apple’s MSRP: – 21″ 2.3GHz iMac (MMQA2LL/A): $1049.50 $50 off MSRP – 21″ 3.6GHz 4-Core 4K iMac (MRT32LL/A): $1099.99 $200 off MSRP – 21″ 3.0GHz 6-Core 4K iMac (MRT42LL/A): $1401.88 $98 off MSRP Amazon has new 27″ 5K iMacs on sale for up to $200 off MSRP. Shipping is free: – 27″ 3.0GHz 5K iMac (MRQY2LL/A): $1599.99 $200 off MSRP – 27″ 3.1GHz 5K iMac (MRR02LL/A): $1874 $125 off MSRP – 27″ 3.7GHz 5K iMac (MRR12LL/A): $2182.42 $117 off MSRP For the latest up-to-date iMac sale prices from Apple’s resellers, see our iMac → Read More...

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Google’s Android Branding, Somewhat Similar To Apple’s M...
COMMENTARY: 11.08.19- Google has been in the news spotlight lately for its extravagant expenditures, first, for a good deed done in June with its substantial donation of $1 billion towards the housing problem in the Silicon Valley where its own headquarters also calls home — although not as generous as the $2.5 billion being contributed by Apple as seen on Monday — and, second, the more recent high profile purchase of the wearable technology company Fitbit (maker of activity and fitness trackers) as announced last Friday at a cost of $2.1 billion, however, there’s no amount of money that can fix the conundrum that has arisen from the Mountain View, California-based internet search engine powerhouse’s attempt to take a page out of the Cupertino, California-based tech giant’s playbook on Mac OS X as the idea for the somewhat similar branding of its Android software: yet another stolen idea in which a simple expense won’t cover to save face for the apparent misstep committed. In a scene mocked up on top of a wooden table in a coffee house as its setting, the Android mascot, seen here on the left in a plush doll form, attempts to take a bite out of an Apple notebook computer. (Photo: wallpaperplay.com) It’s a well known fact that Apple has always been known to lead the pack while its competition in the technology sector (and other non tech related companies as well) follow suit and this is just the case with Google and the way it handled the naming conventions for each version release of its mobile operating system. For the latter entity, imitation was the sincerest form of flattery (so to speak) and in doing so? It sure fell, flat, on its face. Googles attempt to be cute and, well, sweet, with the monikers inspired by just that (e.g., jelly beans and Oreo cookies, just to name a few) for each subsequent major update to its Android software — which → Read More...

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