Apple patching serious SMS vulnerability on iPhone

Apple is patching a serious SMS vulnerability in the iPhone, a security researcher said.

Facebook simplifies privacy settings, calls them too complexFacebook is simplifying its privacy options and getting ready to let its members share content with anyone on the Internet if they want.
Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerableJailbreaking an iPhone leaves users more vulnerable to attack by stripping away most of its security protections.

How to secure your home network A reader writes Macworld, asking about the best way to set up a home network so both Macs and Windows PCs can securely connect to it, without letting any intruders in. Glenn Fleishman explains how.
Fifteen easy fixes for Mac security risks The Mac OS is a pretty safe platform, but no system is perfect. There are a number of security holes that are common on Mac OS X systems. Computerworld's Ryan Faas shows you how to close them.
Securely erase free space from Terminal Learn how to use Terminal to securely erase free drive space.
Do you need antivirus software? Despite constant claims that the Mac is immune to computer cooties, some folks remain unconvinced. Do or do you not need antivirus/security software? Here's my take.
Fix an error 51 with the Cisco VPN Client If you use the Cisco VPN Client, you may have occasionally been hit with an ‘error 51’ when trying to launch the program. Learn how to fix that problem without rebooting your Mac.

The truth about Apple's security issues Security expert Rich Mogull deconstructs Apple's failure to patch a Java security hole and the criticisms of those who think its security advertising rings false.
Opinion: Time for the FTC to investigate Mac security Writing for Computerworld, Ira Winkler is fed up with Apple's disregard for security.
Close the Java security hole in many browsers Rob Griffiths explains how to disable Java in many popular OS X browsers, to protect yourself from the recently-revealed Java applet security hole.
Opinion: I got yer privacy right here, pal How private is your information? Just ask Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was the subject of a law class exercise to show just how easy it is to find personal information online.
Why go to WWDC when you can go to C4? The third annual C4 independent Mac developer conference has come to a close and Dan Moren tells you what you missed.

Review: Spector Pro mac 2009 Spector Pro mac 2009 is a powerful keylogging tool with the additional capability of giving you a visual representation of everything that is being done on a monitored computer at any point in time.
Review: eBlaster 2009 Key-logging software like eBlaster can secretly record all the keystrokes on one computer and surreptitiously send those keystrokes via e-mail to another. eBlaster works, and works quite well.
GlimmerBlocker blocks Web ads GlimmerBlocker is an ad blocker that is safe to install because it doesn’t hack Safari.
Review: PicVault for iPhone John Moffett’s app is a compelling blend of privacy and functionality for keeping your mobile photos under lock and key.
Review: Password Generator 2.0 for iPhone This clever utility simplifies the task of creating difficult-to-crack passwords for you by randomly spawning strings of passcodes based on variables of your choosing.