Updated: Apple subsidiary has patched security software that left Dell, Samsung, Lenovo PCs vulnerable | VentureBeat | Security | by John Koetsier
Summary
Based on a tip from a reader, it looks like Authentec actually has patched the security flaw without announcing that fact via its main website. The release note for that version includes this line: “Changed passport encryption implementation.” Unfortunately, because the product was removed from the main website and the person I spoke to at Authentec simply told me that it was discontinued — not that it was patched — I proceeded with the story. In addition, VentureBeat has discovered, Authentec has discontinued both the original security software and its replacement … and deleted the evidence from its website (though not from Google’s cache). Almost three months ago, Apple bought AuthenTec, a security company that builds sensors for PCs and phones to verify users and protect communications. But the question remains: Will Apple live up to its subsidiary’s obligations and patch the holes in its now-legacy software so that users of UPEK Protector Suite can enjoy some level of security?
