iMessage crashing bug gets squashed in iOS beta 8.4

iOS Beta 8.4, which is available to developers, fixes the iMessage exploit that can crash the iOS Messages app once it receives specific string of Unicode characters via iMessage or SMS. Sending the string of characters to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch results in an immediate respring, causing the device to crash and quickly reboot. Apple issued a temporary workaround a few weeks ago but with iOS Beta 8.4 solves the exploit completely.

Source: Mac Rumors

MasterCard's solution to against cyber hacking of banks and processors

MasterCard unveiled SafetyNet, a global tool designed to reduce the risk of cyber hacking of banks and processors.

SafetyNet is designed to use the power of MasterCard’s global network, to identify potential attacks before they start and in some cases before the bank or processor is even aware. Leveraging a multi-layer defence we are working to ensure our partners stay one step ahead of large scale attacks, which use increasingly sophisticated ways to compromise account data and security defenses.

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SourceCode: Filemaker 12 in Focus

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Filemaker is a database suite that is wholly owned by Apple and has evolved with the needs of businesses since it was a Mac-only solution. Filemaker currently offers appications running on Mac, Windows and iOS. 

I  recently spoke to Ryan Rosenberg, VP of sales and marketing for Filemaker regarding their new versions for desktop as well as Bento for iOS and to discuss how the company has evolved in the so called "Post PC" era.

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Review: SurfEasy Secure Web Browsing Solution

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Let's face it, web surfing is messy. As we trawl the web for work or for relaxation, we leave behind cookies, breadcrumbs and a trackable history of where we've been and what we've looked at. This isn't much of an issue when we use our own computers but becomes a greater security risk when we use various public PCs. Canadian-made SurfEasy is a simple and elegant solution that keeps user's information safe and anonymous.

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