Securing your iPhone 2.0

The iPhone 2.0 software update offers some dramatic improvements in security management, though gaps remain. Glenn Fleishman takes a closer look at iPhone security.

Researcher warns of unpatched iPhone bugsA security research warns that the iPhone’s e-mail and browser apps can be used by phisers to users into visiting malicious sites, according to Computerworld.
Momentum building for U.S. privacy policyPrivacy advocates say there's momentum in the U.S. Congress for a broad new privacy law.

Securing your iPhone 2.0
The iPhone 2.0 software update offers some dramatic improvements in security management, though gaps remain. Glenn Fleishman takes a closer look at iPhone security.
Connect: Configure Leopard’s firewall
While OS X has long included basic firewall software, Leopard introduced some significant changes to it, leaving many Leopard users confused as to how to keep their Macs secure. But though the firewall interface in Mac OS X 10.5 is indeed quite different from that in earlier versions of the OS, it’s still relatively easy to use.
Understanding and using Leopard's firewall
OS X has long included a basic firewall, but Leopard takes this fundamental security technology in a new and innovative direction. Rich Mogull looks at Leopard's firewall, how the 10.5.1 update changed things, and configuration options.
Easy online backups
You know you should back up your data. But whether it’s the cost, the setup, or the hassle of swapping discs or shuttling around hard drives, most of us find a million excuses not to get the job done. So wouldn’t it be great if you could click on a few buttons and ensure that your data was backed up regularly?
Mac 911 - Dec. 2007
In this month’s edition of Mac 911, Christopher Breen offers tips for hiding iWeb pages, copying Keychains, easy blind carbon copying option for Mail, and dealing with Safari’s regrettable memory.

Check yourself, before you wreck yourself
My concerns for safety have inspired me to pass on my knowledge and goals to you, dear readers. So this week, we have three ways for you to protect yourself from the manifold risk and dangers that this existence brings with it.

Review: IPNetSentryX 1.6.5
Even if you’re an experienced and fearless network administrator, IPNetSentryX’s complexities may give you pause. Still, considering what you can accomplish with this firewall software, the effort is well rewarded.
Review: Internet Cleanup 5.0
Internet Cleanup can simplify the job of en masse deletions of your Internet activities across several browsers. But it duplicates some features already built into Mac OS X or your favorite browser. And other Internet Cleanup features offer a mixed bag.
Review: VirusBarrier X5
If you're in the market for a fast-working antivirus program, VirusBarrier X5 10.5.2 is the gold standard. It will protect your Mac without making your other work grind to a halt.
Review: Norton AntiVirus 11
Norton AntiVirus (NAV) is the 800-pound gorilla of antivirus software, on both the Mac and the PC, and NAV 11 proves that reputation is well deserved.
LicenseKeeper 1.4
Outer Level’s LicenseKeeper is a great way to store and organize software license data.