wraggster
August 4th, 2010, 15:23
Apple is investigating reports that its iOS, which powers the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, is vulnerable to hackers.
According to Reuters, IT security firms Symantec, Lookout and Vupen have warned that a bug in the software could enable hackers to 'enslave' target devices.
The security loophole could allow the iPhone/iPad's Safari browser to automatically download a PDF containing malicious code (disguised as a font), which can then take control of the device.
The bug is also capable of sending itself to other devices as well as installing hidden tracking software and making calls to the emergency services. Nice.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/38052/Security-firms-voice-iPhone-iPad-hacking-fears
According to Reuters, IT security firms Symantec, Lookout and Vupen have warned that a bug in the software could enable hackers to 'enslave' target devices.
The security loophole could allow the iPhone/iPad's Safari browser to automatically download a PDF containing malicious code (disguised as a font), which can then take control of the device.
The bug is also capable of sending itself to other devices as well as installing hidden tracking software and making calls to the emergency services. Nice.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/38052/Security-firms-voice-iPhone-iPad-hacking-fears