Apple in the Enterprise

Archive: 04-2012

• Reducing the risk of contracting malware on Macs

  Wil Limoges offers best practices for Mac users to reduce their exposure to malware like the Flashback trojan that has been taking its toll on the unwary.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | April 25, 2012, 11:20 AM PDT

• Mac desktop and laptops due for refreshing: Buy now or wait?

  If you need to buy new Mac systems, the question is buy now or wait and see how the rumored model refreshes go. Here’s a quick rundown of the possibilities from Erik Eckel.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | April 24, 2012, 1:16 PM PDT

• Flashback infections declining, but Mac users urged to be more vigilant

  Even as the infections from the Flashback malware decline, researchers are calling for increased vigilance among Mac users. Details emerge on the role of Wordpress-powered blogs in the outbreak.

  Posted by Selena Frye | April 20, 2012, 12:08 PM PDT

• Apple updates Configurator with bug fixes and improvements

  Wil Limoges reports on the updates and bug fixes released by Apple for its Configurator App that allows enterprises to manage Apple devices.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | April 19, 2012, 6:48 AM PDT

• MuirWebs develops private app store option

  Erik Eckel introduces one solution to the “app store problem” for those in enterprise IT who need more control in software management — the private app store.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | April 16, 2012, 11:13 AM PDT

• [Update] Apple preparing tool to detect and remove Flashback malware

  Apple is on the offensive against the Flashback botnet that struck last week. Here’s what the counter-attack looks like.

  Posted by Selena Frye | April 12, 2012, 2:05 PM PDT

• Review: Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac

  Wil Limoges took the most recent version of Parallels Desktop for a spin. Here is a summary of what it has to offer and some feature highlights.

  Posted by Wil Limoges | April 12, 2012, 8:30 AM PDT

• Watch out for Flashback trojan on Macs: Reports of over 600K infected

  A growing Mac botnet has resulted from the Flashback trojan, which targets Macs through Java vulnerabilties and is designed to steal personal information. Make sure you are patched.

  Posted by Selena Frye | April 5, 2012, 11:06 AM PDT

• How to avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads

  Erik Eckel points explains how you can avoid the most common mistakes of iPad deployments in your organization.

  Posted by Erik Eckel | April 4, 2012, 11:50 AM PDT