Crazy Apple Rumors explains Apple Wireless Controversy
This MacBook Wi-Fi Hack drama has been quite a rollercoaster ride over the last couple of months. Brian Krebs kicked off by publishing the controversial "Hijacking a MacBook in 60 seconds or less" story, then SecureWorks felt the need to clarify they weren't using the built-in drivers for the demo. John Gruber helped to debunk the situation and then offered a challenge to help settle it, while the entire time, SecureWorks maintained that they had submitted evidence and code to Apple, and everything would soon be revealed.
To what was likely at least a few surprised reactions, Apple ultimately released a wireless security update, patching flaws that sound similar to those that David Maynor and John Ellch claimed to have found, while telling Macworld's Jim Dalrymple that the dynamic duo didn't actually lend a hand in finding or solving the exploits, save for making quite a public stink that they might exist. Apple says the situation inspired an internal audit which led them to find the exploits on their own. As many have already pointed out: either these two hackers - one of whom has an affinity for lit cigarettes and Mac users' eyes - are lying, or Apple - an international corporation with billions staked on their reputation for security - is lying.
Fortunately, Crazy Apple Rumors is up to their humorous selves again, and this time they've found the thorn in this entire situation's side. Their conclusion is surprising, and it's unfortunate no one caught this sooner, but this can hopefully let us put the matter to rest, or at least have a laugh until the next episode.
