iOS security reigns in this issue, with Glenn Fleishman covering Apple’s security-related iOS updates, describing how using encrypted iOS backups actually reduces security slightly, and explaining how to update a changed Wi-Fi network password in an iOS device. Beyond that, security editor Rich Mogull runs down the security challenges that Apple faces with iOS and the advantages that the company enjoys. For a change of pace, Lex Friedman looks at some essential Safari Extensions, we announce the release of Sharon Zardetto’s authoritative “Take Control of Fonts in Snow Leopard” ebook, and Adam describes how we’ve moved some legacy services. Notable software releases this week include VMware Fusion 3.1.1, Things 1.3.5, and Office 2004/2008 Security Updates.
Apple has shipped iOS 3.2.2 for the iPad and 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch to fix two extremely serious exploits that could allow an attacker to control your iOS device.
Whether you wish you understood fonts better overall or you have questions about installation, organization, loading order, or typing special characters, Sharon Zardetto's new "Take Control of Fonts in Snow Leopard" has you covered.
iOS devices, once connected to a WEP, WPA, or WPA2 encrypted Wi-Fi network, retain the network's password even if it's changed. To enter a new password, forget the network and then reconnect.
The folks at password-cracking software firm Elcomsoft have updated a tool meant for testing and recovering passwords for iTunes backups of iOS devices. Oddly enough, password-protected backups turn out to be less secure for iOS devices than password-free backups.
If you still download the setext- or HTML-formatted versions of our weekly issues as static files, read on for their new locations.
There are hundreds of Safari Extensions now. But which ones are the must-haves?
The iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are completely disrupting the mobile device landscape, and while Apple faces some security challenges with the iOS devices, the company also enjoys a number of advantages over other systems.
Notable software releases this week include VMware Fusion 3.1.1, Things 1.3.5, and Office 2004/2008 Security Updates.
Just two quick bits for you this week - a hearty congratulations to the inimitable Nitrozac and Snaggy for the 10th anniversary of their Joy of Tech comic and a link to an academic paper showing that smartphone passwords could be hacked by virtue of screen smudges.