By creating three proof-of-concept worms last week, Kevin Finisterre started a public dialog over Mac OS X security. But he also opened a Pandora's box, giving script kiddies techniques that could be used in future Mac OS X viruses.
A critical vulnerability has been found in some versions of Apple's popular iTunes software that could allow attackers to remotely take over a user's computer, according to a warning issued on Thursday by a security research firm.