Internet Security and Programming

Apple today issued a software update to plug at least 10 security holes in the iPhone, including at least seven fixes for Safari, the device’s built-in Web browser. The updates are available only through iTunes, recent versions of which are programmed to check Apple’s update server every week or so and download any updates. Alternatively, iPhone users can download the updates manually via the “Check for Update” button within iTunes and then docking the device to the computer. A word of caution to anyone who has installed special third-party software to “unlock” their iPhone so that it can be used with multiple wireless carriers. This update will likely turn your iPhone into an expensive paperweight, assuming this patch bundle is the firmware update Apple warned was coming earlier this week.

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