One of the advantages to being an Apple user is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you are protected against the viruses that plague many other machines. While Macs are far safer than most other computers, they are still susceptible to some problems. The SSL POODLE bug is a flaw in encryption software that can allow a hacker to monitor the encrypted information that is sent over a network between your browser and secure sites. This means that sensitive information such as account information that you send encrypted over the internet could be seen and gathered by others. While the SSL POODLE bug may seem scary, it really only poses a threat when using public wifi networks. Often hackers create fake public wifi networks at places like coffee shops or restaurants. When logged into these networks, hackers can gain access to the information sent via your browser. Read More...

Tags: SSL, Poodle, Hacking

Using SSL while sending and receiving mail from your mailserver is recommended. SSL is a type of encryption that makes your data unreadable to anyone that maybe eavesdropping on your data as it travels over the network between your computer and your mailserver. However, we've noticed with Apple Mail 3 ( Leopard ) a delay when sending out email to a mailserver using SSL. Read More...

Tags: macintosh, mail, SSL