Year: 2010

SecureMac says trojan horse that affects Mac OS X is ‘in the wild’

Posted by | Oct 27, 2010 | , |

SecureMac says it has discovered a new trojan horse in the wild that affects Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard. The trojan horse, trojan.osx.boonana.a, is spreading through social networking sites, including Facebook, disguised as a video.

The trojan is currently appearing as a link in messages on social networking sites with the subject “Is this you in this video?” According to the folks at SecureMac, when a user clicks the infected link, the trojan initially runs as a Java applet, which downloads other files to the computer, including an installer, which launches automatically.

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Adorama announces iBoard keyboard for iOS devices

Adorama announces iBoard keyboard for iOS devices

Posted by | Oct 27, 2010 | , |

Adorama (http://www.adorama.com) has announced the Flashipoint iBoard wireless Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Macs. The US$69.99 keyboard is purportedly manufactured to the same specs as the original Apple wireless Bluetooth Keyboard but with an additional feature.

In addition to normal keyboard functions, this app-controlled mobile keyboard also provides shortcuts that allow users to open apps and web sites. The iBoard Keyboard kit includes:

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InnoPocket rolls out Transformer iPad case

InnoPocket rolls out Transformer iPad case

Posted by | Oct 27, 2010 | |

InnoPocket (http://www.innopocket.com) has launched the Transformer case for the iPad.The US$34.99 case has a 3-in-1 utility design.

Transformer’s patented swivel hinge design allows you to rotate the lid for optimum table top viewing but still securely grip the device when carrying or holding the device. It serves as a shield for protecting, a stand for viewing, and a stage for typing.

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