Threatpost reports that iOS 4.2 ontains dozens of fixes for security holes that could have allowed attackers to compromise the popular devices using malicious PDF files, Web based attacks, and more.

Apple iPhone and iPad users are buzzing about the new features that come with the latest update to the company's iOS mobile operating system. But the update also contains dozens of fixes for security holes that could have allowed attackers to compromise the popular devices using malicious PDF files, Web based attacks, and more.

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