IPhone HACKED???

[Conveyor Belt]

ala drudge:

A team of computer security consultants say they have found a flaw in APPLE's popular new iPhone that allows them to take control of the device!

The researchers, working for Independent Security Evaluators, will report on Monday how they could take control of iPhones through a WiFi connection or by tricking users into going to a Web site that contains malicious code.

Developing...

[Bee Line]

What makes them think it was a "flaw"? Could have been by design.

[TheKing]

every other phone that has wifi/bluetooth capabilities has been hacked too

www.howardforums.com if you want to check out how its done.

CB i expect you to post a thread every time a new phone has been hacked

[Conveyor Belt]

every other phone that has wifi/bluetooth capabilities has been hacked too

www.howardforums.com if you want to check out how its done.

CB i expect you to post a thread every time a new phone has been hacked

Well, if they're posted on drudge or somewhere I frequent, I might do that, kingy... But the reason I posted this is Apple is SOOOOO proud of their 'we don't get viruses, we run perfectly all the time' mumbo jumbo, that it's nice to see that it's not always true...

[aaron]

Of course it's not true. I'm sure even they will admit that if Mac was installed on as many computers as Windows, it would be full of security flaws too. Reports like this are a good thing, because Apple can patch their software and release an update. Safari (Apple's browser) had security flaws found within 24 hours. A company just can't insure that it's totally secure and release the product in a timely fashion.

[sparrow]

From what I've read the "flaw" involves connecting through an unknown WiFi network, or malicious transfers from forum sites that don't monitor and/or control posting activity, or people opening emails that contain malware. As long as people are careful about doing these things they should be fine. Also, these vunerabilities exsist in all internet-capable phones and the computer you're on now regardless of platform. End users must ultimately use common sense in protecting their data from those hackers that would choose to steal it. Apple (and Linux) still have a much better track record when it comes to fixing security flaws in a timely manner. As Aaron pointed out, larger market share equals more security threats. But, we're all at risk, so take some personal responsibility with your data!

[TheKing]

Well, if they're posted on drudge or somewhere I frequent, I might do that, kingy... But the reason I posted this is Apple is SOOOOO proud of their 'we don't get viruses, we run perfectly all the time' mumbo jumbo, that it's nice to see that it's not always true...

youre such a poopy-pants sometimes