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TidBITS#1040/16-Aug-2010
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  Issue link: <http://db.tidbits.com/issue/1040>

  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.

Articles
    iOS Security Fixes Released for Serious Vulnerabilities
    Wrangle Your Fonts with "Take Control of Fonts in Snow Leopard"
    Recover from Changed Wi-Fi Network Passwords in iOS
    Secured iOS Backups Reduce Security, but Not by Much
    Legacy TidBITS Issue Formats Moved
    Five Essential Safari Extensions
    Apple's iOS Security Challenges and Advantages
    TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 16 August 2010
    ExtraBITS for 16 August 2010


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