Apple promises to fix OS X encryption flaw 'very soon'

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57619332-83/apple-promises-to-fix-os-x-encryption-flaw-very-soon/

By Zack Whittaker
CNET News
Security and Privacy
February 22, 2014

Apple said it will fix a bug "very soon" that allows hackers to spy on 
financial, e-mail, and other personal data on computers from its Mac 
desktop and notebook lineup.

The Cupertino, Calif.-based technology giant confirmed in an e-mail to 
Reuters that it was aware of the issue and already has a software fix that 
will be released likely in the next few days.

The severity of the bug was significant enough for Apple to issue an 
iterative update to its more popular iOS 7 software -- version 7.0.6, 
released on Friday -- instead of waiting for a larger update as the 
company does with minor or insignificant design changes.

But its desktop and notebook range of Macs was left vulnerable to 
man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, which could allow a hacker to snoop and 
surveil sensitive data due to a bug in the security layer.

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