If you own a Mac or an iPhone, chances are you'll need to download at least one of the security updates issued by Apple. Dozens of vulnerabilities and bugs were covered by a total of six downloads for Mac OS 10.3.9 (Panther), Mac OS 10.4.10 (Tiger) on PowerPC, and the Universal version of Mac OS 10.4.10, as well as the server versions of each of those operating systems. Each download contains several patches to correct flaws, and Apple is recommending that all users of those operating systems download the updates. In addition, Apple will make a Mac-related announcement coming Tuesday.
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Never thought I'd see the day when my mobile phone would need a security patch.. Companies used to let their engineers conduct real engineering so the product was solid, rather than rush rush to catch the hype wave.
The testing department needs a good scrubbing too I think because they clearly did a poor job given how long it took the rest of us who had to start from the beginning to figure the iPhone's innards out.
Security and penetration testing?
Well done Apple..
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@ flanque
"Never thought I'd see the day when my mobile phone would need a security patch"
With Symbian devices you actually have to wait for a new OS version, meaning, buying another phone.
With Pocket PC devices it depends on the brand and model but most of the time you are left forever with the exploits, not all brands release utilities to flash/upgrade the OS.
The reality is most of the phones out there, be smartphones or not, do need security patches, but most of the time you won't get any.
I would prefer Apple's approach anytime.
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Never thought I'd see the day when my mobile phone would need a security patch.. Companies used to let their engineers conduct real engineering so the product was solid, rather than rush rush to catch the hype wave.
My Samsung A900 mobile phone has had at least 4 patches and it's not even a smartphone.
Apple's browser has had security fixes and that should be nothing new for anyone using a browser.
It's tough to do testing when you don't realise exactly what the general public will do with your product but Apple do have a typical release a few weeks after a product is updated, once issues have been reported.
