March 2014

Apple's Security Scare and How To Keep Your iOS Device Up-To-Date
Every month or two another security scare hits the national news. A few months ago it was hackers gaining access to credit card numbers at
Target Stores (Target's data breach) and Neiman Marcus (Neiman Marcus' data breach). See my February 2014 Newsletter for more info on that issue. This month it is Apple's turn (iOS Update 7.0.6). Apparently, the SSL encryption on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) could allow strangers to monitor your online activity so they might be able to steal your log in credentials or other sensitive information.

Apple has released a software update for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch). When your iOS device has a software update you will see the number 1 in a red circle on the Settings icon. To update it is always a good idea to plug in your device to a charger before starting and then:

  

Touch the settings icon

  

Touch General

 

  

Touch Software Update

 

  

Touch Install Now

  

Touch Agree

 

  

Sometimes you will see this alternate screen. Touch Details then Install Now if you see this screen.

  

Generally it is a good idea to always install these iOS updates. Most of the time they fix security problems which you will want to do. Sometimes they are a whole new operating system (for example when iOS went from version 6 to version 7) and some people do not like the change. It is hard to know who will not like the change so I think the benefit of having the security updates outweighs the disadvantage of the changes to features. Therefore, to be on the safe side, I think it would always be best to get these iOS updates.
 


Updates/Upgrades

Click here to see if you should do an update or upgrade.

  

Newsletter Archives

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Some of my clients do not realize that my business has expanded to all mobile devices. In fact, any consumer electronic product that you can purchase I can help you with. So if you would like help setting up or syncing your new smartphone or tablet or connecting your new WiFi TV to the Internet, just let me know.

 

  

Claude Kerno

Computer/Consumer Electronics Consultant

719.650.9916

claude@kerno.biz - www.kerno.biz