Reprinted from TidBITS#935/30-Jun-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#935/30-Jun-08 ===================== Issue link: Are you concerned about the safety and security of your data? We are, and this week's issue proves it. First, defense: Rich Mogull tells you how to protect yourself from new Mac OS X Trojan horses that have recently appeared. Next, offense: Joe Kissell, having just released major updates to his best-selling "Take Control of Mac OS X Backups" and "Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard" ebooks, looks at the surprisingly robust state of backup software - 90-plus programs! - and discovers first-hand how that preparation is useful after his MacBook Pro dies. In other news, we cover the appearance of Mac OS X 10.5.4, critical updates for Microsoft Office 2008 and Office 2004, and the release of Mac configuration software for Linksys gateways. In the TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of Apple's Pro Applications Update 2008-02 and Final Cut Server Update 1.1, Mars Edit 2.1.4, Keyboard Maestro 3.2, Dejal Simon 2.4.1, and Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. Lastly, Adam and Tonya decide to try this "vacation" thing their friends have been raving about, so our next issue will be 14-Jul-08, though we'll keep publishing on our Web site. Articles TidBITS Issue Hiatus for 07-Jul-08 Mac OS X 10.5.4 and Security Update 2008-004 Fix Bugs Critical Updates for Microsoft Office 2008 and 2004 Linksys Gateways Gain Mac Configuration Software Take Control News: Better Backups with New Ebooks and Free Content The Hole in My Backup Plan How to Protect Yourself from the New Mac OS X Trojans The Evolving World of Mac Backup Software TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 30-Jun-08 Bonus Stories for 30-Jun-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/30-Jun-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Howard Turetzky, Jim Carr, Mark Franklin, and Jerry Keller for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 makes FTP and SFTP easy! Upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site. Dozens of new features to make file transfers easier and more reliable. Get your free trial version at ! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * Make friends and influence people by sponsoring TidBITS! Put your company and products in front of tens of thousands of savvy, committed Macintosh users who actually buy stuff. More information: ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .